NATIONS FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY
About Us
We Work Together for a Better Tomorrow
At Nations Friendship Academy (NFA), we believe that education is a fundamental human right and the strongest foundation for building peaceful, empowered, and sustainable communities. NFA was established with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by marginalized and underserved communities. As a fully online non-profit humanitarian educational organization, NFA is committed to providing free learning opportunities for individuals who have limited or no access to quality education, especially in Least Developed Countries with a special focus on Afghanistan’s Girls Education, who are deprived from Official Educational Services since More than 4 Years.
Through the dedication of volunteer experts from different countries and professional fields, we work together to empower women, support persons with disabilities, protect minority rights, and inspire future leaders by sharing knowledge, skills, and opportunities that create lasting positive change. We also believe in the transformative power of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create new pathways for education, employment, and inclusion. NFA aims to educate marginalized communities on how AI and digital technologies can open doors to remote work opportunities, entrepreneurship, innovation, and global networking helping them build independent and sustainable futures from their own homes.
Vision
To become a leading global online humanitarian educational academy where every individual regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity, social background, or economic condition has equal access to free education, digital opportunities, and personal development to build a brighter, more inclusive, and sustainable future.
Mission
- Provide free, accessible, and high-quality online education for underserved communities.
- Empower individuals through entrepreneurship, leadership, management, and digital skills development.
- Promote women empowerment, disability inclusion, and minority rights advocacy.
- Raise awareness about environmental protection and climate change action.
- Educate marginalized communities about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and modern technologies.
- Support learners in accessing remote work, online employment, and global opportunities through networking and partnerships.
- Encourage lifelong learning, innovation, equality, and sustainable community development.
Who We Are ?
Nations Friendship Academy (NFA) is a fully online non-profit humanitarian educational organization founded in 2025 by Ghulam Shafiq Rasuli, a war victim and an advocate for inclusion who personally has lost his leg due conflicts at the age of two years old. hence, he understands the barriers faced by vulnerable communities and persons with disabilities. The academy was then supported academically by a group of dedicated volunteer experts who strongly believe that knowledge should be shared with everyone without discrimination.
NFA was created to provide equal educational opportunities for people who are unable to access quality learning due to poverty, conflict, social barriers, disability, or geographical limitations. Our work is especially focused on supporting women, persons with disabilities, minority communities, and vulnerable populations in Least Developed Countries, particularly Afghanistan.
As an online academy, NFA uses digital platforms and global collaboration to connect learners with volunteer educators, mentors, professionals, and organizations worldwide. We believe that modern technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can become powerful tools for social change, empowerment, and economic independence. Through education and awareness, we help marginalized groups understand how to use technology to improve their lives, gain new skills, connect with international networks, and access remote work opportunities from home.Our academy is built on the values of humanity, equality, diversity, collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning.
What We Do ?
At NFA, we provide free online educational services, training programs, awareness initiatives, mentoring, and capacity-building opportunities designed to help individuals develop practical knowledge and life-changing skills. Our programs are delivered by volunteer professionals and experts from different sectors who are passionate about sharing their knowledge for the benefit of humanity.
Our educational and humanitarian activities focus on:
- Business Start-up and Entrepreneurship
- Management and Leadership Development
- Women Empowerment Programs
- Disability Support and Inclusion
- Minority Rights Awareness and Advocacy
- Employment Skills and Career Development
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Literacy Awareness
- Remote Work Readiness and Online Freelancing Opportunities
- Networking and Career Connections with Organizations and Companies
- Cultural and Arts Education
- Environmental Protection and Climate Change Action
- Community Development and Social Awareness
Through workshops, webinars, online training sessions, mentoring programs, awareness campaigns, and collaborative projects, we strive to empower individuals to become confident, skilled, and active contributors to their communities.
The Founder
Biography
Ghulam Shafiq Rasuli “Shamal”
Gh. Shafiq R.S., known artistically as “Shamal,” is the founder and Director of Nations Friendship Academy. He was born in Afghanistan, he overcame the profound challenges of a childhood physical disability sustained during conflict in Afghanistan, despite all the barriers, he started homeschooling under his mother mentorship, followed by beginning formal schooling at age ten. His academic journey includes secondary schooling in Afghanistan, a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) in India, and a Master’s degree in Management from Russia. He has dedicated More than seven years of his life for educating the Young generations of divers communities. Currently, He serves as Director of NFA. Beyond his professional dedication to education and research, Shamal is an accomplished Persian poet whose literary works have been adapted into official songs.
The Founder's Vision
He states that “there are many people around the world who want to learn and be educated, but aren’t able. Hence, there should be someone to open the doors for those deprived individuals”.
We work together for a better tomorrow.
Meet Our Team
Managerial Board
Mr. Gh. Shafiq Rasuli.S
Position: Director
Speciality: Master of Management
Major: Social Science
Dr. Mohammad. A.S
Position: Deputy Director
Speciality: B.A in international Relation
Major: Political Science
Miss. Yaraam. A.M
Position: Cultural Affairs Manager
Speciality: B.A in Journalism
Major: Social Science
Miss. L. Ahamdi
Position: Students Affair Manager
Speciality: B.A in Communications & Journalism
Major: Social Science
Mr. Hasib.M.A
Position: Office Manger
Speciality: B.A in technical Science
Major: Technical Science
Board of Lecturers
Asist. Prof. Md. Munirul Islam
Position: Lecturer
Speciality: PhD (Aspirantura) Diploma in Economics, UrFu
Major: Economics
Mr. Mahdi Ghafari
Position: Lecturer
Speciality: PhD Candidate in Engineering
Major: Engineering
Mr. Abdullah Haidari
Position: Lecturer
Speciality: PhD Candidate in Computer Science
Major: Engineering
Miss. Nazyar . Kh
Position: Lecturer
Speciality: PhD Candidate in psychology
Major: Social Science
Mr. Murad .Md . Sharifi
Position: Lecturer
Speciality: Master of Linguistics
Major: Social Science
Mr. Hayat Sayedi
Position: Lecturer
Speciality: Master of Business Administration
Major: Social Science