WHAT WE DO
About Pazhwak Foundation/پژواک بنسټ/ بنیاد پژواک
به یاد بود گفتار، کردار و اندیشۀ آزاد استاد عبدالرحمان پژواک
د استادعبدالرحمان پژواک ژوند، ویناوی او آزادی اندیښی ویاړنه
Organizing, disseminating and exploring the Pazhwak legacy and spirit
Mission
Pazhwak Foundation is dedicated to exploring and deepening the understanding of Afghan literature, history, and intellectual traditions. Our mission is to make the life and works of Afghan statesman, scholar, and poet Abdul Rahman (Abdur Rahman) Pazhwak (1919–1995) accessible to audiences worldwide who are interested in Afghanistan’s rich, complex, and diverse cultural heritage.
Vision
We envision the Pazhwak Foundation as a hub of scholarship and cultural preservation, fostering collaboration with universities, organizations, and individuals who wish to study Pazhwak’s legacy. By digitizing manuscripts, collecting archival materials, and translating his works into English and other major languages, we seek to add to global knowledge and human wisdom.
Purpose & Activities
Preservation & Access: Digitizing original manuscripts and gathering media, documents, and reviews that illuminate Pazhwak’s intellectual, political, and philosophical contributions.
Dissemination: Publishing books, eBooks, and digital content across multiple platforms, including the Pazhwak Foundation website and social media channels.
Scholarship & Dialogue: Encouraging research and education in Afghan literature by organizing hybrid events, lectures, and scholarly discussions.
Translation & Cultural Exchange: Rendering Dari and Pashto works into English and other languages, ensuring Pazhwak’s voice resonates with a global audience.
Meaning of “Pazhwak”
The word pazhwak means “echo” in both Pashto and Dari/Farsi—an echo of Afghanistan’s cultural spirit, history, and resilience.
Why Pazhwak?
Abdur Rahman Pazhwak’s career on both the national and international stage—particularly during the 1950s–1970s—along with the compelling force of his pen, offers an independent and authentic Afghan perspective. His works embody reflections on faith, life, love, loss, war, peace, human dignity, and freedom—universal themes that strengthen human bonds and advance global understanding.
Farhad Pazhwak
President, Pazhwak Foundation
