VATANDAR
Center for Refugee Incorporation and Integration
VATANDAR, Patriot of two homelands.
Who We Are?
VATANDAR is a French non-governmental, non-political and secular non-profit organization, officially registered in July 2023. Our mission is to support Afghan refugees and migrants in France as they rebuild their lives in safety, dignity and hope, providing guidance, information and practical assistance at every step of their integration journey.
Our Mission and Services
As a reception and integration center, VATANDAR works alongside French institutions with the support of a team of volunteers and professionals. We offer a wide range of services:
• legal and administrative assistance (asylum, residence permits, etc.)
• educational workshops and cultural events
• sports and community activities
• libraries and literary programs
• multimedia contentproduction and awareness campaigns
We believe that successful integration is built on equal access to information, services, and social and cultural opportunities.
Who We Are?
VATANDAR is a French non-governmental, non-political and secular non-profit organization, officially registered in July 2023. Our mission is to support Afghan refugees and migrants in France as they rebuild their lives in safety, dignity and hope, providing guidance, information and practical assistance at every step of their integration journey.
Our Mission and Services
As a reception and integration center, VATANDAR works alongside French institutions with the support of a team of volunteers and professionals. We offer a wide range of services:
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• legal and administrative assistance (asylum, residence permits, etc.)
• educational workshops and cultural events
• sports and community activities
• libraries and literary programs
• multimedia contentproduction and awareness campaigns
We believe that successful integration is built on equal access to information, services, and social and cultural opportunities.
Our vision
At VATANDAR, we want every Afghan refugee in France to know they are not alone.
By combining personal support, professional expertise, and digital innovation, we help people transition from a situation of extreme vulnerability to an independent, active life, fully integrated into French society.
VATANDAR – A companion for a new life.
Vatandar Application
Vatandar App Supporting Afghan Refugees in France Since 2024
Since 2021, France has been welcoming a growing number of Afghan refugees: single women, unaccompanied minors, vulnerable families, and people with disabilities. Many face significant linguistic, administrative, and cultural challenges. To address these needs, we launched the VATANDAR app in October 2024, the first multilingual digital platform designed specifically for the Afghan community in France. Available in Dari, Pashto, and French, it offers clear and accessible information on asylum procedures, rights, and social and administrative services. Key features include:
• multimedia content (video, audio) adapted for people with low literacy skills
• online and offline support (legal, administrative, social)
• appointment scheduling for drop-in sessions and registration for events
• a digital library connecting Afghan and French cultures
• news dedicated to Afghan refugees and migrants in France
• a job and vocational training section
Vatandar App Supporting Afghan Refugees in France Since 2024
Since 2021, France has been welcoming a growing number of Afghan refugees: single women, unaccompanied minors, vulnerable families, and people with disabilities. Many face significant linguistic, administrative, and cultural challenges. To address these needs, we launched the VATANDAR app in October 2024, the first multilingual digital platform designed specifically for the Afghan community in France.
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Available in Dari, Pashto, and French, it offers clear and accessible information on asylum procedures, rights, and social and administrative services. Key features include:
• multimedia content (video, audio) adapted for people with low literacy skills
• online and offline support (legal, administrative, social)
• appointment scheduling for drop-in sessions and registration for events
• a digital library connecting Afghan and French cultures
• news dedicated to Afghan refugees and migrants in France
• a job and vocational training section
- Accessible 24/7, free and usable offline for certain functions, the application facilitates quick access to essential services.
Employment & Training
Access to employment and professional training opportunities.
Social Services
Social and administrative support services.
Asylum Procedures
Asylum procedures and the rights of refugees.
- Les démarches d’asile et les droits des réfugiés.
- Les services sociaux et administratifs.
- L’accès à l’emploi et à la formation professionnelle.
The Vatandar application is an essential tool that helps every Afghan refugee integrate more easily into French society. Our orientation services cover several key areas:
Map of Service and Legal Aid Centers for Afghan Refugees
With the Vatandar application, you can easily locate nearby legal, social, and administrative aid centers. This interactive map guides each Afghan refugee to the resources they need and simplifies the Afghan asylum process. It is a practical tool to speed up access to essential services and support integration into French society.
Practical and Administrative Guidance for a New Life
Vatandar provides clear recommendations for handling your administrative procedures: opening a bank account, accessing healthcare, and understanding legal processes. At every stage of the Afghan asylum journey, the Vatandar application supports Afghan refugees in building a new life in France with dignity and confidence.
The Vatandar application is an essential tool that helps every Afghan refugee integrate more easily into French society. Our orientation services cover several key areas:
Map of Service and Legal Aid Centers for Afghan Refugees
With the Vatandar application, you can easily locate nearby legal, social, and administrative aid centers. This interactive map guides each Afghan refugee to the resources they need and simplifies the Afghan asylum process. It is a practical tool to speed up access to essential services and support integration into French society.
Practical and Administrative Guidance for a New Life
Vatandar provides clear recommendations for handling your administrative procedures: opening a bank account, accessing healthcare, and understanding legal processes. At every stage of the Afghan asylum journey, the Vatandar application supports Afghan refugees in building a new life in France with dignity and confidence.
By offering simplified access to essential services, the Vatandar application helps every Afghan refugee succeed in their journey within the framework of the Afghan asylum process. Our services include:
Quick Access to Legal and Social Aid for Afghan Refugees
With the Vatandar application, you can find specialized lawyers in Afghan asylum, support associations, and social services dedicated to Afghan refugees in France in just a few clicks. This intuitive platform simplifies administrative procedures and allows every Afghan refugee to integrate with confidence into French society.
Educational Services and Access to the Job Market
Vatandar offers Afghan refugees free or subsidized French language courses, along with personalized career advice to find employment. Through the Vatandar application, every Afghan migrant is connected to educational and professional opportunities that transform the Afghan asylum journey into a concrete success.
By offering simplified access to essential services, the Vatandar application helps every Afghan refugee succeed in their journey within the framework of the Afghan asylum process. Our services include:
Quick Access to Legal and Social Aid for Afghan Refugees
With the Vatandar application, you can find specialized lawyers in Afghan asylum, support associations, and social services dedicated to Afghan refugees in France in just a few clicks. This intuitive platform simplifies administrative procedures and allows every Afghan refugee to integrate with confidence into French society.
Educational Services and Access to the Job Market
Vatandar offers Afghan refugees free or subsidized French language courses, along with personalized career advice to find employment. Through the Vatandar application, every Afghan migrant is connected to educational and professional opportunities that transform the Afghan asylum journey into a concrete success.
The Vatandar application is an essential tool that helps every Afghan refugee integrate more easily into French society. Our orientation services cover several key areas:
Map of Service and Legal Aid Centers for Afghan Refugees
With the Vatandar application, you can easily locate nearby legal, social, and administrative aid centers. This interactive map guides each Afghan refugee to the resources they need and simplifies the Afghan asylum process. It is a practical tool to speed up access to essential services and support integration into French society.
Practical and Administrative Guidance for a New Life
Vatandar provides clear recommendations for handling your administrative procedures: opening a bank account, accessing healthcare, and understanding legal processes. At every stage of the Afghan asylum journey, the Vatandar application supports Afghan refugees in building a new life in France with dignity and confidence.
By providing clear and accessible resources, the Vatandar application helps every Afghan refugee succeed in their integration journey in France as part of their Afghan asylum process. Our services include:
Visual and Multilingual Resources (Dari, Pashto, French) for Afghan Refugees
With the Vatandar application, you gain access to visual guides and information translated into Dari, Pashto, and French. These resources allow every Afghan refugee to better understand their rights and obligations in France. All content is specifically designed to meet the needs of the Afghan asylum process and support newcomers in their integration journey.
Legal and Citizenship Guides for New Afghan Arrivals
Vatandar provides comprehensive information on the steps of the Afghan asylum application, the rights of every Afghan refugee, and the necessary procedures to obtain residency in France. Our simplified guides support refugees in their integration and give them the confidence they need to build a new life in safety and dignity.
By offering simplified access to essential services, the Vatandar application helps every Afghan refugee succeed in their journey within the framework of the Afghan asylum process. Our services include:
Quick Access to Legal and Social Aid for Afghan Refugees
With the Vatandar application, you can find specialized lawyers in Afghan asylum, support associations, and social services dedicated to Afghan refugees in France in just a few clicks. This intuitive platform simplifies administrative procedures and allows every Afghan refugee to integrate with confidence into French society.
Educational Services and Access to the Job Market
Vatandar offers Afghan refugees free or subsidized French language courses, along with personalized career advice to find employment. Through the Vatandar application, every Afghan migrant is connected to educational and professional opportunities that transform the Afghan asylum journey into a concrete success.
By offering a complete range of services, the Vatandar application helps every Afghan refugee integrate more easily into French society throughout their Afghan asylum journey.
Simplified Access to Legal and Social Aid for Afghan Refugees
Through the user-friendly Vatandar application, you can quickly find specialized lawyers, support associations, and social services dedicated to Afghan refugees in France. This tool makes the Afghan asylum process clearer and more accessible, allowing each user to follow their legal and social procedures with confidence.
Educational Services and Professional Integration for Afghan Refugees
Vatandar provides Afghan refugees with free or subsidized French courses, along with personalized advice for entering the job market. By connecting every Afghan migrant to educational and professional opportunities, the Vatandar application facilitates success in the French labor market and transforms the Afghan asylum journey into a path toward successful integration.
Orientation
L’application Vatandar est un outil essentiel qui aide chaque réfugié afghan à s’intégrer plus facilement en France. Nos services d’orientation couvrent plusieurs domaines indispensables :
Carte des centres de services et d’aide juridique pour les réfugiés afghans
Avec l’application Vatandar, vous localisez facilement les centres d’aide juridique, sociale et administrative proches de chez vous. Cette carte interactive oriente chaque réfugié afghan vers les ressources nécessaires et facilite le processus de demande d’asile afghane. C’est un soutien concret pour accélérer l’accès aux services essentiels à l’intégration dans la société française.
Conseils pratiques et administratifs pour commencer une nouvelle vie
Vatandar fournit des recommandations claires pour gérer vos démarches administratives : ouverture d’un compte bancaire, accès aux services de santé, compréhension des procédures légales. À chaque étape du parcours d’asile afghan, l’application Vatandar accompagne les réfugiés afghans afin de bâtir une nouvelle vie en France avec dignité et confiance.
Pour accéder à ces services et obtenir plus d’informations sur la demande d’asile afghane, téléchargez dès maintenant l’application Vatandar ou visitez notre site web.
Information
En offrant des ressources claires et accessibles, l’application Vatandar aide chaque réfugié afghan à réussir son parcours d’intégration en France dans le cadre de sa demande d’asile afghane. Nos services incluent :
Ressources visuelles et multilingues (dari, pachto, français) pour les réfugiés afghans
Grâce à l’application Vatandar, vous accédez à des guides visuels et à des informations traduites en dari, pachto et français. Ces ressources permettent à chaque réfugié afghan de mieux comprendre ses droits et ses obligations en France. Tous les contenus ont été conçus spécifiquement pour répondre aux besoins liés à l’asile afghan et à l’intégration des nouveaux arrivants.
Guides juridiques et citoyens pour les nouveaux arrivants afghans
Vatandar fournit des informations complètes sur les étapes de la demande d’asile afghane, les droits de chaque réfugié afghan, ainsi que les démarches nécessaires pour obtenir un titre de séjour en France. Nos guides simplifiés accompagnent les réfugiés dans leur intégration et leur donnent la confiance nécessaire pour construire une nouvelle vie en toute sécurité.
Services
En offrant un accès simplifié aux services essentiels, l’application Vatandar aide chaque réfugié afghan à réussir son parcours dans le cadre de sa demande d’asile afghane. Nos services incluent :
Accès rapide aux aides juridiques et sociales pour les réfugiés afghans
Avec l’application Vatandar, vous trouvez en quelques clics des avocats spécialisés dans l’asile afghan, des associations de soutien et des services sociaux dédiés aux réfugiés afghans en France. Cette plateforme intuitive simplifie les démarches administratives et permet à chaque réfugié afghan de s’intégrer en toute confiance dans la société française.
Services éducatifs et accès au marché du travail
Vatandar propose aux réfugiés afghans des cours de français gratuits ou subventionnés, ainsi que des conseils personnalisés pour trouver un emploi. Grâce à l’application Vatandar, chaque réfugié afghan est connecté à des opportunités éducatives et professionnelles qui transforment le parcours d’asile afghan en une réussite concrète.
Culturel
En proposant une gamme complète de services, l’application Vatandar aide chaque réfugié afghan à s’intégrer facilement dans la société française tout au long de son parcours d’asile afghan.
Accès simplifié aux aides juridiques et sociales pour les réfugiés afghans
Grâce à la plateforme conviviale de l’application Vatandar, vous trouvez rapidement des avocats spécialisés, des associations de soutien et des services sociaux dédiés aux réfugiés afghans en France. Cet outil rend le processus de demande d’asile afghane plus clair et plus accessible, permettant à chaque utilisateur de suivre ses démarches juridiques et sociales en toute confiance.
Services éducatifs et intégration professionnelle pour les réfugiés afghans
Vatandar propose aux réfugiés afghans des cours de français gratuits ou subventionnés ainsi que des conseils personnalisés pour accéder à l’emploi. En connectant chaque réfugié afghan à des opportunités éducatives et professionnelles, l’application Vatandar facilite leur réussite sur le marché du travail français et transforme leur parcours d’asile afghan en une intégration réussie.
Vatandar Application Services
Multimedia Content for Afghan Refugees
The Vatandar application provides multimedia content (videos, audios) for illiterate Afghan refugees, making the Afghan asylum process easier and more accessible.
Legal and Social Assistance for Afghan Refugees
The Vatandar application provides online and offline assistance to Afghan refugees for legal, administrative, and social procedures, simplifying the Afghan asylum process.
Appointments and Events for Afghan Refugees
The Vatandar application makes it easy for Afghan refugees to book appointments for consultations and register for events, supporting their Afghan asylum process.
Library for Afghan Refugees
Library for Afghan Refugees The Vatandar application provides Afghan refugees and Afghan migrants with access to educational and cultural books supporting their Afghan asylum journey.
News for Afghan Refugees
News for Afghan Refugees The Vatandar application delivers updates, resources, and guidance to support Afghan refugees and Afghan migrants during their Afghan asylum process.
Employment and Training for Afghan Refugees
The Vatandar application offers a dedicated space for employment and training, supporting every Afghan refugee in their Afghan asylum process.
Accessible 24h/24 et 7j/7, l’application VATANDAR garantit un accès rapide et gratuit aux services essentiels pour une intégration réussie.
Programs for Afghan Women
With the Vatandar application, Afghan immigrant and Afghan refugee women receive special attention through tailored initiatives, including support for those in the Afghan asylum process:
Annual “Sun-Woman Festival” celebrating International Women’s Rights Day.
Solidarity markets encouraging female entrepreneurship and supporting the projects of Afghan refugee women.
Women’s Night – safe and welcoming events exclusively for women.
Family workshops, personal development, and psychological support, designed to strengthen the resilience of Afghan refugee women.
Cultural outings and leisure activities to promote autonomy and integration in France.
These initiatives offered by the Vatandar application make social and cultural integration easier for every Afghan refugee woman, while supporting them throughout their Afghan asylum journey
Programs for Afghan Women
With the Vatandar application, Afghan immigrant and Afghan refugee women receive special attention through tailored initiatives, including support for those in the Afghan asylum process:
Annual “Sun-Woman Festival” celebrating International Women’s Rights Day.
Solidarity markets encouraging female entrepreneurship and supporting the projects of Afghan refugee women.
Women’s Night – safe and welcoming events exclusively for women.
Family workshops, personal development, and psychological support, designed to strengthen the resilience of Afghan refugee women.
Cultural outings and leisure activities to promote autonomy and integration in France.
These initiatives offered by the Vatandar application make social and cultural integration easier for every Afghan refugee woman, while supporting them throughout their Afghan asylum journey.
Programmes pour les femmes afghanes
Avec l’application Vatandar, les femmes immigrantes et réfugiées afghanes bénéficient d’une attention particulière grâce à des initiatives spécifiques, adaptées aussi à celles en demande d’asile afghane :
Fête annuelle « Femme-Soleil » pour célébrer la Journée internationale des droits des femmes.
Marchés solidaires pour encourager l’entrepreneuriat féminin et soutenir les projets des femmes réfugiées.
Nuit des femmes, événements sécurisés et conviviaux exclusivement réservés aux femmes.
Ateliers famille, développement personnel et accompagnement psychologique, pensés pour renforcer la résilience des réfugiées afghanes.
Sorties culturelles et activités de loisirs pour promouvoir l’autonomie et l’intégration en France.
Ces initiatives de l’application Vatandar facilitent l’intégration sociale et culturelle de chaque réfugiée afghane, tout en soutenant leur parcours d’asile afghan.
Cultural and Social Life with the Vatandar Application
The Vatandar application is committed to preserving the richness of Afghan culture while building strong bridges with French culture. For every Afghan refugee, these initiatives are essential to strengthen social integration within the framework of the Afghan asylum process.
Each year, we organize major events dedicated to the Afghan community and Afghan refugees:
Nowruz, the Afghan New Year celebrated collectively.
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, moments of sharing and solidarity.
Harmony of Love, a cultural and spiritual tribute to Jalâl ad-Dîn Rûmî (Mawlānā).
Through the Vatandar application, every Afghan refugee can take part in these activities and experience a harmonious cultural integration between Afghanistan and France, while progressing in their Afghan asylum journey.
Vie culturelle et sociale
L’application Vatandar s’engage à préserver la richesse de la culture afghane et à créer des ponts solides avec la culture française. Pour chaque réfugié afghan, ces initiatives sont essentielles pour renforcer l’intégration sociale dans le cadre de la demande d’asile afghane.
Chaque année, nous organisons des événements marquants dédiés à la communauté et aux réfugiés afghans :
Norouz, le Nouvel An afghan célébré collectivement.
Aïd al-Fitr et Aïd al-Adha, moments de partage et de solidarité.
Harmonie de l’amour, un hommage culturel et spirituel à Jalâl ad-Dîn Rûmî (Mawlânâ).
Grâce à l’application Vatandar, chaque réfugié afghan peut participer à ces activités et découvrir une intégration culturelle harmonieuse entre l’Afghanistan et la France, tout en avançant dans son parcours d’asile afghan.
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