Asia Culture House خانه فرهنگ آسیا

05/05/2026

“Stone in the Chest” is a collection of real stories gathered from the heart of society, voices that are often unheard, experiences that are rarely written down, and truths that deserve to be seen.
Now available on Google Play Books, this work brings together narratives of struggle, resilience, and the quiet courage of ordinary people living through extraordinary circumstances.

These stories are not fiction, nor personal memoir. They are drawn from real lives, from conversations, testimonies, and moments witnessed in communities shaped by conflict, tradition, and social change. Each chapter reflects a fragment of collective memory, offering readers a window into realities that are powerful, painful, and deeply human.

For readers who seek authenticity, social insight, and storytelling rooted in lived experience (even if not the author’s own), Stone in the Chest offers a meaningful and thought‑provoking journey.

We may not have a large network of readers yet, but we believe these stories deserve to travel beyond the borders where they were born. If you discover this book, I invite you to read it, share it, and help these voices reach the world.

https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=GOrQEQAAQBAJ&fbclid=IwY2xjawRmhMhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBnSHdrNTBQTXJ1SWlOT3dJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmk1ECoj9_Ju-h1-mBYAwridcDlIT6-sNCt3BmcRd9EnPIUBN_2q6pAUfvyp_aem_SfBTiP0Z6Px1MqRBbBYB-Q&pli=1

STONE IN THE CHEST - Ebook written by Najeeb Farzad. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read STONE IN THE CHEST.

23/03/2026

We are pleased to share that a novel by Najeeb Farzad, STONE IN THE CHEST, is now published and available on Amazon. This story follows Parwana, a woman shaped by years of silence, fear, and the heavy weight of tradition, yet she rises to reclaim her voice. Much of her journey is not imagined; it is born from long years of witnessing the social challenges faced by women, from stories heard in whispers and scenes observed in daily life. Every chapter carries the echoes of real struggles, transformed into a narrative that honors their courage. Parwana’s path reminds us that strength grows from pain, and hope survives even in the darkest corners of society.

At the heart of this book is Parwana, a girl who refuses to break or be defined by the limits placed upon her. Her journey is a powerful reminder that even in the harshest circumstances, courage grows quietly inside those who dare to dream of a different life. She stands for every woman who has been silenced, every soul who has fought unseen battles, and every reader searching for a spark of hope.

STONE IN THE CHEST is more than a novel, it is a call to believe in inner strength, to honor the resilience of those who rise from pain, and to remember that even the heaviest burdens can become the foundation for a new beginning. I hope Parwana’s story inspires you as deeply as it inspired Najeeb Farzad to write it.

We also want to express our deepest gratitude to the editor, Mr. Elias Warren, and to Natalia, for the layout and graphic design. Your dedication, careful eyes, creative vision, and unwavering support helped transform this story into something we are truly proud to share with the world. Every page carries your effort, your patience, and your belief in this project. Thank you for standing beside us, refining every detail, and bringing STONE IN THE CHEST to life with such care and artistry. This book exists because of your talent and your trust.

📘 The book is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTLCXLV7

08/10/2024

صحت و سلامت روان مان را اولویت بدهیم زیرا سلامت روان به اندازه ی سلامت فزیکی مهم است.

یک بخش پادکست "بیایید در مورد صحت و سلامت روان صحبت کنیم" را می توانید با کلیک کردن روی لینک ذیل، بشنوید. درین برنامه ی خوب، همکاران ما، سهیلا سفری و مرضیه وفایی در مورد شناخت صحت روانی صحبت کردند.

Let's prioritize our mental health as mental health is as important as physical health.

You can listen to this episode of our podcast "Let's Talk about Mental Health and Wellness" by clicking on the link below. In this good program, our colleagues, Suhaila Safari and Marziye Vafayi talked about understanding mental health.

My name is ⁠Suhaila Safari⁠, an SFU alumna, and I manage the Let’s Talk about Mental Health webinar series. ⁠Marziye Wafayi ⁠– a psychologist, and I discussed mental health. We talked about the importance of mental health in the Afghanistan community, the stigma, and options to care for ...

23/08/2024

مرضیه وفایی و سهیلا صفری به تاریخ 11 سنبله یا 1 سپتامبر، ساعت ۹:۳۰ شب به وقت کابل در‌ وبیناری، در‌ مورد افسردگی معلومات ارایه خواهند داد.

مرضیه فوق لیسانس اش را‌ در رشته ی روان شناسی عمومی از دانشگاه تهران تمام کرده است. سهیلا دانشجوی رشته ی اداره تجارت و علاقمند مباحث سلامت روان است.

اگر دوست دارید در مورد علایم و راهکارهای درمان افسردگی بدانید، با کلیک کردن روی لینک ذیل در روز و ساعت معینه، درین برنامه ی رایگان اشتراک کنید.
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/9938858257
Meeting ID: 993 885 8257
Passcode: Kabul
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Our next mental health webinar series will focus on “understanding depression”. Join Marziye Vafayi and Suhaila Safari on September 1, at 9:30 pm (Kabul Time) to know more about depression.

Marziye Vafayi, is a psychologist and has a master’s degree in general psychology from Tehran University. Suhaila Safari is a BBA student at Simon Fraser University and an enthusiast of mental health discussions. Participation is free of charge.

To join, click on the following link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/9938858257
Meeting ID: 993 885 8257
Passcode: Kabul

20/08/2024

Our next mental health webinar series will focus on “understanding depression”. Join Marziye Vafayi and Suhaila Safari on September 1, at 9:30 pm (Kabul Time) to know more about depression.

Marziye Vafayi, is a psychologist and has a master’s degree in general psychology from Tehran University. Suhaila Safari is a BBA student at Simon Fraser University and an enthusiast of mental health discussions. Participation is free of charge.

To join, click on the following link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/9938858257
Meeting ID: 993 885 8257
Passcode: Kabul

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مرضیه وفایی و سهیلا صفری به تاریخ 11 سنبله یا 1 سپتامبر، ساعت ۹:۳۰ شب به وقت کابل در‌ وبیناری، در‌ مورد افسردگی معلومات ارایه خواهند داد.

مرضیه فوق لیسانس اش را‌ در رشته ی روان شناسی عمومی از دانشگاه تهران تمام کرده است. سهیلا دانشجوی رشته ی اداره تجارت و علاقمند مباحث سلامت روان است.

شما می توانید با کلیک کردن روی لینک ذیل، درین برنامه ی رایگان اشتراک کنید.
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/9938858257
Meeting ID: 993 885 8257
Passcode: Kabul

17/08/2024

مرضیه وفایی و سهیلا صفری به تاریخ 11 سنبله یا 1 سپتامبر، ساعت ۹:۳۰ شب به وقت کابل در‌ وبیناری، در‌ مورد افسردگی معلومات ارایه خواهند داد.

مرضیه فوق لیسانس اش را‌ در رشته ی روان شناسی عمومی از دانشگاه تهران تمام کرده است. سهیلا دانشجوی رشته ی اداره تجارت و علاقمند مباحث سلامت روان است.

شما می توانید با کلیک کردن روی لینک ذیل، درین برنامه ی رایگان اشتراک کنید.

Meeting details:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/9938858257...
Meeting ID: 993 885 8257
Passcode: Kabul

03/08/2024

Suhaila Safari has recently been awarded a four-year scholarship to study Bachelor’s in Business Administration at Simon Fraser University in Canada. SFU is top-tier in research and innovation. The scholarship is a testament to her dedication and community work. Suhaila has been an active volunteer with Asia Culture House on a few projects. She is organizing and managing the Mental Health Awareness Webinar series in association with Asia Culture House these days. Many congratulations, Suhaila!

“Suhaila encourages girls who want to follow a similar path to chase their goals of studying at the universities of their choice. She believes that this process, although difficult and long, is possible. Suhaila hopes that the ban on education for girls in Afghanistan will be lifted one day so that Afghan girls can achieve their dreams. She also wishes that countries like Pakistan and Iran provide opportunities for refugees to continue their studies at the bachelor's level and beyond.”

16/06/2024

وبینار سلامت روان
خانه فرهنگ آسیا ویبناری را امشب ساعت ۹:۳۰ به وقت کابل برگزار می‌کند. قرار است یکی از همکاران ما و مهمان برنامه راجع به سلامت روان و راهکارهای برای داشتن روان سالم صحبت کند. علاقه‌مندان این برنامه آنلاین و رایگان می‌توانند از طریق لینک زیر از برنامه مستفید شوند.

لینک زوم و جزئیات بیشتر در ذیل درج است.

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/9938858257?pwd=ZUVQU2duS3hPeVlBU29WT3E4Um5mZz09&omn=84759054122
Meeting ID: 993 885 8257
Passcode: Kabul

15/06/2024

بیایید در مورد"سلامت روان" صحبت کنیم.

اگر به موضوعات روان‌شناسی علاقمند هستید، مرضیه وفایی و سهیلا صفری در این جلسه‌ آنلاین قرار است درباره‌ی سلامت روان صحبت کنند.

این جلسه در زوم برگزار می‌شود. برای اشتراک روی لینک زیر کلیک کنید:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/9938858257?pwd=ZUVQU2duS3hPeVlBU29WT3E4Um5mZz09&omn=84759054122

زمان برگزاری همین یکشنبه ۲۷ (جوزا) / 16 Jun

افغانستان: ساعت ۹ شب
ایران : ساعت ۸ شب
اروپای مرکزی: ساعت ۶:۳۰ عصر
ونکوور: ۹:۳۰ صبح

برخی از محورهای گفتگو این‌هاست:

صحت و سلامت روان به چه معناست؟
چطور می‌توانیم متوجه شویم سلامت روان ما در چه وضعیتی است؟
برای مردم جامعه‌ی ما چقدر سلامت‌روان اهمیت دارد؟
مردم نسبت به بیان مشکلات روان‌شناختی‌‌شان چقدر راحت هستند؟
آیا مراجعه به روان‌شناس گزینه‌ی اول آن‌هاست؟
یا هنوز مراجعه به روان‌شناس نوعی استیگما [ داغ یا ننگ اجتماعی، نوعی عیب و شرم اجتماعی] است؟

اگر در این مورد سوالاتی دارید می‌توانید کامنت بگذارید یا برای ما پیام خصوصی بفرستید.


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