2024-09-23T12:07:23-07:00 2023-12-31 872635810 Tovella Dowling PC 600 W Broadway Ste 660 San Diego San Diego CA 92101 990 2023-01-01 823792356 Afghan-American Community Organization AFGH 5104499601 600 W Broadway Suite 660 San Diego CA 92101 Omar Aziz Executive Director 2024-09-23 true true Julie U Nguyen Esq P01881055 6199309332 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z X Mohammad Ali Aziz-Sultan MD 600 W Broadway Suite 660 San Diego CA 92101 308167 false X aa-co.org X 2017 CA To advance the Afghan-American community through education and outreach, and promote civic and social engagement. 8 8 2 35 0 306677 308167 0 0 -37520 -39615 269157 268552 440000 71000 0 16662 0 0 112640 122789 552640 210451 -283483 58101 308202 366303 0 308202 366303 X To advance the Afghan-American community through education and outreach, and promote civic and social engagement. false false 59926 In 2023, AACO hosted its 8th annual Afghan-American Conference (AAC) in Washington D.C., attracting 408 participants from 23 states and 3 countries, including 276 new attendees. Since 2015, AAC has engaged 2,652 participants, serving as a valuable forum for empowering Afghan-Americans and addressing pressing issues within the diaspora community. The 2023 conference featured 56 breakout sessions, with 17 new topics that reflected the community's diversity and fostered an inclusive environment. Led by 94 expert facilitators, the event provided a safe space for candid dialogue, professional development, and relationship-building across six learning blocks: culture & connection, leadership & skill-building, community, diaspora dialogues, brave spaces, and civic engagement. Beyond the annual conference, AACO organized regional events throughout the year, engaging nearly 600 community members. 32400 22500 In 2023, AACO continued supporting healthcare capacity building in Afghanistan, expanding on its investment in spine and cranial trauma equipment for 9 public hospitals. The organization focused on enhancing medical infrastructure and expertise to increase access to quality healthcare. AACO funded WiFi technology in these hospitals, enabling knowledge sharing and remote collaboration between Afghan and international medical professionals. Dr. Ali Aziz-Sultan, AACO Board Chair, conducts weekly clinical meetings with Afghan doctors, providing crucial education and support. This global network has facilitated professional development opportunities, including fellowships abroad for 3 Afghan neurosurgeons. The WiFi connection has also enabled augmented reality-assisted surgeries, offering remote support during operations. AACO provided $15,000 worth of cutting-edge healthcare technology to Afghan neurosurgeons. A significant milestone was reached with the publication of the first academic article on Neurosurgery in Afghanistan in the World Neurosurgery Journal, laying a foundation for future research and initiatives. 28500 28500 In 2023, AACO continued its scholarship program, awarding scholarships to 7 Afghan-American students, helping to subsidize their college tuition and educational expenses. It introduced 2 new scholarships: the Sophia and Sabrina Scholarship, honoring the AACO Scholarship program founders, and the Afghan-American STEM Scholarship, initiated by an AAC participant. AACO awarded 5 Afghan-American Community Organization Scholarships, 1 Sophia and Sabrina Scholarship, and 1 Afghan-American STEM Scholarship. The program has now awarded over a quarter of a million dollars to 54 students since its inception. 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The organization focused on enhancing medical infrastructure and expertise to increase access to quality healthcare. AACO funded WiFi technology in these hospitals, enabling knowledge sharing and remote collaboration between Afghan and international medical professionals. Dr. Ali Aziz-Sultan, AACO Board Chair, conducts weekly clinical meetings with Afghan doctors, providing crucial education and support. This global network has facilitated professional development opportunities, including fellowships abroad for 3 Afghan neurosurgeons. The WiFi connection has also enabled augmented reality-assisted surgeries, offering remote support during operations. AACO provided $15,000 worth of cutting-edge healthcare technology to Afghan neurosurgeons. A significant milestone was reached with the publication of the first academic article on Neurosurgery in Afghanistan in the World Neurosurgery Journal, laying a foundation for future research and initiatives. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A copy of the Form 990 was provided to the Executive Director for review and comment prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Upon engagement, election, or hiring, directors, officers, and key employees agree to comply with the conflict of interest policy and to disclose any conflicts of interest, which are then handled in accordance with the policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a It is the organization's policy that compensation of any director, officer, or key employee is reasonable. Determination of reasonableness entails gathering relevant market data followed by review, deliberation, and written approval by a disinterested board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b See response to Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 1023 AND FORM 990 RETURNS ARE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL CHARITIES REGISTRY. THE ORGANIZATION CAN ALSO MAKE SUCH DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Documents subject to public disclosure or inspection are available upon written request made to the organization.