Registered charity 1219589

Breaking the cycle of poverty

We fund education, livelihoods, and emergency relief in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Grants go to local organisations. People reach that support through a referral.

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Where should you start?

For a person or family

Get support

Refer yourself, a relative, or someone you work with.

For an organisation

Apply for a grant

The first round is open until 30 November 2026.

For your time

Volunteer

Help in Slough, online, or with languages and fundraising.

For a gift

Donate

Give once or monthly. UK taxpayers can add Gift Aid.

How to get support

We give grants to organisations. We do not pay grants straight to individuals. If you need help for a person or a family, use the referral form.

Step 1Name the needLiteracy and learning, a skill that can earn an income, or relief after a flood, drought, or other crisis.

Step 2Send a referralTell us the area and what is needed. Do not send identity documents.

Step 3We replyIf a funded partner covers that area, we pass the referral on. If we cannot help, we say so.

We are not an emergency service. If someone is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services.

What we fund

Literacy and learningReading, writing, and basic education for people who missed out on school. Livelihoods and skillsPractical skills that help a household earn a steadier income. Emergency and climate reliefHelp when flood, drought, earthquake, or conflict takes away the basics.

First year fund

We registered in September 2026. Gifts this year are used as grants to prevent and relieve poverty in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Donate Fund a partnership

Contact Information

info@aa-foundation.org

Wellesley Road
Slough
SL1 1UP