grassroots mentoring, forged together
Applying a grassroots mentoring approach, we empower youth to realize their full potential and forge meaningful connections that will bolster their academic journeys.
We are the children of first-generation Afghan immigrants, and we've founded Dreamforge, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a supportive community through engaging and interactive mentoring sessions tailored to key developmental areas. Our doors are open to all ages, with a special emphasis on recently resettled Afghan refugees in the United States.
Key developmental areas
Four pillars, one circle of support
Academic Growth
One-on-one and small-group support with schoolwork, reading, and study habits that build lasting confidence in the classroom.
Cultural Connection
Mentors who understand the resettlement journey firsthand, helping youth hold onto identity and language while building new roots.
Social-Emotional Skills
Interactive sessions that build communication, self-regulation, and friendship skills in a warm, low-pressure setting.
Community Belonging
Group activities and family events that weave newly arrived families into a wider circle of neighbors and mentors.
Who we serve
Open to every young person, close to home for Afghan families
Dreamforge welcomes young people of all ages from any background who could use a steady mentor and a supportive community.
We hold a special emphasis on recently resettled Afghan refugees in the United States — because we know, from our own family's experience, how much a familiar face and a patient mentor can mean in the first years in a new country.
Join the circle
Get involved with Dreamforge
Become a Mentor
Share an hour a week with a young person and help guide their academic journey and personal growth.
Apply to mentorPartner With Us
Schools, resettlement agencies, and community groups: let's build this circle of support together.
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