Be the reason a young woman’s dreams can continue
Afghanistan is the only country in the world where women and girls are denied education.
Graduating from high school should not be the end of an Afghan girl’s education. Every Afghan girl should have to opportunity to attend college and build a meaningful career.
“Someone once invested in my education when my future seemed uncertain. Today, I am investing that same hope in the next generation of Afghan girls. Every lesson I teach, every student I encourage, and every opportunity I help create is part of the ripple effect that began when someone believed in me.
“Education does far more than prepare us for jobs. It gives us confidence, independence, purpose, and the courage to dream beyond the limits placed before us. It transforms girls into women who can strengthen families, mentor younger generations, and help shape a more hopeful future for Afghanistan.”
“I think about many Afghan girls my age. When their education ends and there are no opportunities to continue studying or work, people often ask, "What will she do now?" Too often, the only answer becomes marriage, not because it is what the girl dreamed of, but because no other path seems possible.”
“I have seen friends pressured into early marriages simply because there seemed to be no other path available to them.”
Afghan College Program FAQs
In August of 2021, the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, halting all secondary education for girls. The anguish these girls have experienced is beyond comprehension.
Afghanistan is the only country in the world where women and girls are denied education. Afghan women and girls live under what is considered to be the world’s most repressive set of restrictions. They are prohibited employment and educational opportunities, and ordered to hide their faces and voices in public.
Our students are young Afghan women who have completed their secondary education and are ready for college-level study. Our sister school, Living Wisdom International Online High School, provides online high school education to Afghan girls who otherwise have no access to secondary school.
Ananda College gives graduates an opportunity to take the next step and continue their education.
Ananda College provides online college courses that students can access from Afghanistan. Because many young women face severe restrictions on their movement—including limitations on leaving home without a male relative—online education provides a way for them to continue learning from home.
Courses are offered at no cost to the students.
Through our online college, these these young woman are becoming Education for Life Teachers, Business Entrepreneurs and Life Coaches.
At our college, education is more than earning a degree—it is an education that prepares students for a life of purpose and service. Our curriculum integrates ancient wisdom, critical thinking, and applied learning to equip graduates with the skills and character needed to thrive in today’s evolving world.
Besides academics, the core values we teach all our students is based on the Education for Life philosophy.
Education for Life is an approach to learning that focuses on educating the whole person. Along with academic and practical skills, students develop qualities such as self-awareness, creativity, resilience, cooperation and a sense of purpose.
These principles are at the heart of an Ananda College education and are woven throughout the Afghan College Program.
There are currently 24 young Afghan women enrolled in the Afghan College Program—and many more would like the opportunity to attend.
Our ability to welcome additional students depends on the financial support we receive.
These young women have no money for education or for devices like laptops. They have severe restrictions on their movement, many not being allowed to leave their homes without accompaniment by a male relative.
Through your donations, our program is able to pay teachers and offer these young women tuition-free college courses To continue offering tuition free schooling for four more years requires your help.
It takes $2,000 per year to support one Afghan student.
Hundreds of Afghan young women want to go to college.
You can help by making a donation to the Afghan College Program.
Through your donations, our program is able to pay teachers and offer these young women tuition-free college courses To continue offering tuition free schooling for four more years requires your help.
Give the gift of education today!
Your generosity helps Afghan women become Education for Life Teachers, Life Coaches, Business Entrepreneurs, and more—leaders who uplift their families, communities and nation.
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