Help Educate Women & Girls in Afghanistan
About
Since August 2021, the Taliban banned education for girls above 6th grade in Afghanistan. This put a stop to school projects in the region led by Sahar. Instead of giving up on the girls of the region, we have embraced new ways of working with local teachers and organizations to improve equity for girls in Afghanistan through multiple programs in partnership with local organizations. Current programs focus on literacy, computer skills, English, women's empowerment, sewing, and coding!
Need
On March 23, 2022, the Taliban reversed their decision to open girls' schools and continued the ban on girls' education above grade 6 indefinitely. Millions of girls are now banned from schools and long to resume their education. Currently, 80% of school-aged Afghan girls and young women - 2.5 million people are out of school. Nearly 30% of girls in Afghanistan have never entered primary education.
Long term impact
As the situation evolves in Afghanistan, Sahar Education continues to find innovative approaches to educate girls across the country. We have multiple programs running concurrently, including Underground TechSheroes, Threads of Change, and MPC. Graduates of our programs are able to pull their families out of poverty through the skills they learn and the community built. We are impacting communities one student at a time!
About the Organization
Sahar creates quality educational opportunities in Afghanistan that empower and inspire children and their families to build peaceful, just and life-affirming communities.
EIN
GlobalGiving Categories:
- Gender Equality
- Child Protection
- Economic Growth
- Education
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Remaining Goal
What is a Project?
Domestic and international programs and services housed within organizations, addressing specific needs of community groups.