About Us

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Introducing Farsi Action Foundation, a beacon of goodwill founded in November 2014 by a group of dedicated professionals. United by a common purpose, we extend a helping hand to those in need, offering free advice in both Persian/Farsi and English through the Farsi Helpline, accessible to individuals across England and Wales.

At our welcoming office and cultural centre nestled in the heart of Uxbridge, London, we go beyond mere words. Here, we not only provide face-to-face guidance and support but also cultivate the rich tapestry of Farsi culture and heritage. This nurturing embraces age-old traditions, such as poetry and annual celebrations, radiating their magic within both the Farsi-speaking and broader communities.

Our commitment extends to illuminating Farsi history and culture, fostering understanding, encouraging academic inquiry, facilitating Farsi language lessons, publishing books, and orchestrating cultural events and seminars.

In a spirit of benevolence, we also lend a helping hand to remote students and graduates in Afghanistan, paving their path to higher education and a brighter future. Our mission transcends borders as we establish cultural centres and libraries in underserved areas, bridging gaps in access to essential resources.

As proud members of 'Advice UK' and the 'National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA),' we uphold the highest standards of service.

We are predominantly a volunteer-driven organisation, passionately committed to giving back to society. Our goal is to inspire the next generation of altruists, nurturing a culture of compassion and philanthropy. Together, we stand united under the banner of Farsi Action Foundation, where kindness knows no boundaries.

 

 

 

Our Team

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Magnus Marsden

Magnus Marsden is Professor of Social Anthropology and Director of the Sussex Asia Centre at the University of Sussex. He is a specialist of Muslim Asia and has conducted long-term research in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan. His research has been funded by the Leverhulme Trust, a European Research Council Advanced Grant, Research England and the AHRC. His publications include Living Islam: Muslim Religious Experience in North West Pakistan (Cambridge, 2005), Fragments of the Afghan Frontier (Hurst, 2012, with Benjamin D. Hopkins), Trading Worlds: Afghan Merchants across Modern Frontiers (Oxford, 2016) and Beyond the Silk Roads: Trade, Mobility and Geopolitics across Eurasia (Cambridge, 2021). He has recently conducted intensive archival research on the history and development of the Karakul fur trade and is working on two monographs that explore the insights of this material for understanding the ongoing legacies of Afghanistan and Central Asia’s history of urban cosmopolitanism.

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