Education Resources for Women and Girls in Afghanistan
Comprehensive educational resources and programs supporting Afghan women and girls' access to learning despite challenging circumstances.
Local & Community-Based Programs
Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL)
Founded by Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, AIL operates learning centers across Afghanistan, especially for girls and women. Subjects include literacy, health, and vocational skills.
Right to Lean Afghanistan
Right to Learn Afghanistan exists to make the right to education a reality for Afghan women and girls with educational programs and access to opportunities that foster agency, dignity, and choice. ​https://www.afghaninstituteoflearning.org​
Learn Afghanistan
Offers community schools, online learning, and teacher training for girls in underserved regions.
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Vocational and Technical Education
AWAKEN Vocational Training Program
Since 2005, AWAKEN has offered six-month training programs in sewing, literacy, and hygiene to women in various villages within the Behsood District. https://www.awakeninc.org/
Afghan Women's Educational Center (AWEC)
Offers literacy programs, life skills, and training for women, especially in refugee and IDP camps.
Turquoise Mountain Institute (Kabul)
Provides vocational training in traditional Afghan arts and crafts, especially for young women.
International/Remote Education for In-Country Use
ScholarX Afghanistan
Online mentorship, language learning, and skill-building sessions tailored for Afghan students, often accessible via mobile.
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Pen Path
A grassroots movement distributing educational content via mobile devices and offline USB drives in provinces where girls can't attend school.
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Radio & TV Education
Afghanistan's "School by Radio" program offers lessons via local FM channels.
Radio Azadi and BBC Pashto/Dari also broadcast educational content tailored for women and girls.
Refugee or Remote Study Support
Education Cannot Wait (ECW)
Supports emergency education for girls in conflict zones — with ongoing programs in Afghanistan.
Afghan Girls Financial Assistance Fund (AGFAF)
Though mostly for refugee girls, they sometimes assist girls inside Afghanistan with pathways to scholarships or remote education.
Online Learning Platforms
Khan Academy Dari Version
Offers free educational materials in local languages.
Coursera
Offers free courses on topics from business to coding. Scholarships are available.
EdX
Provides high-quality online courses from top universities.
Organizations Focused on Women & Girls
Malala Fund
Advocacy and funding support for girls' education.
Code to Inspire
Coding education for Afghan girls.
Women for Women International
Offers educational training and empowerment programs for women in post-conflict areas.
Additional Support Resources
How to access resources safely?
Many programs operate discreetly to protect participants. Consider using secure messaging apps, VPNs when accessing online resources, and following security guidance from program coordinators.
What if internet access is limited?
Look for programs like Pen Path that offer offline resources via USB drives, or tune into radio education programs like "School by Radio" and BBC Pashto/Dari educational broadcasts.
How to support these initiatives?
Many organizations accept donations to expand their reach. You can also volunteer remotely as a mentor or translator for some programs, or help raise awareness about educational needs for Afghan women and girls.