Affan, a regular contributor in Huffington post, Hindustan Times, The Tribune, DailyO, The Quint, Speaking Tree, & First Post has been an avid writer on various social issues. He has also presented papers and delivered many lectures in various international conferences.

Affan founded a non-profit organization, The Inner Call – The Forum for Evolution, Development and Awareness in 2009. In 2011, Affan founded the Yasawi Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting research and aesthetic development in Sufi world heritage. Yasawi Foundation has been actively conducting Sufi workshops and research in mysticism. His efforts have been largely viewed as an instrument of the global message for peace, tranquility and brotherhood. He is a young award-winning social activist from Kashmir who was facilitated with India’s Top 100 Young Leader’s Award 2017.