Frequently asked questions

PEN AF (Professionals and Experts Network for Afghanistan) connects Afghan professionals, experts, and partners across borders to advance knowledge, opportunity, and long-term development.

Anyone with relevant professional or academic experience who shares our mission is welcome to apply as a member, volunteer, or partner.

No. Membership is free — our network and programs are open to qualifying professionals at no cost.

Complete the application form on our Join page. We review each application and respond within five business days.

Members access the network and opportunities; volunteers contribute time and skills to programs; partners are organizations that collaborate with PEN AF on initiatives.

Yes. Organizations can apply as partners to collaborate on programs, research, and events.

We run capacity-building, research fellowships, and leadership training, among others. Browse the Programs page for the current portfolio.

Each program lists its eligibility and how to apply on its detail page. Some also accept expressions of interest through the Contact page.

Many of our programs and events are available online or in a hybrid format so members can participate from anywhere.

Yes. Our research, reports, and resources are freely available to download from the Publications page.

Publications are available in English, and many are also translated into Dari and Pashto.

Open the event's detail page and use the Register button, or follow the join link for online events.

Yes. You can browse previous events on the Events page.