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Our Mission
Understand AFSO’s commitment to expanding education opportunities for Afghan women worldwide.
Our mission is to break down barriers to education for Afghan women by offering online courses, mentorship, and support to help them succeed in university and beyond. We are passionate about creating a supportive community that fosters learning and growth.
Our Programs
Explore tuition-free courses designed to prepare Afghan women for university and professional careers.
Afghan Female Student Outreach is a collective of volunteer professors teaching online courses and creating a pathway forward for university women in Afghanistan . Education is the key to empowerment, and we are committed to making it accessible to all qualified Afghan women.
Get Involved
Join a global community supporting education through volunteering, partnerships, and advocacy.
There are many ways to get involved and support our cause. Whether you are a student, educator, or passionate individual, you can make a difference. Join us in creating a brighter future for Afghan women through education.
IMPACT IN NUMBERS
Mahsa, Global Leadership Fellow, Duke University
“I would love to extend my heartfelt gratitude for everything you have done for me to help me get here and begin my educational journey at DKU. You support is truly appreciated."
Madeena,
Bard Global Degree
"In these dark and difficult times, when we are not even allowed to step outside our homes, you brought a beam of hope and light straight into our lives. You gave us wings when we were trapped. No amount of thanks—even millions of times—would ever be enough for what you have done for me."
Shaista, Writer
“I am writing this email to thank you for your efforts and AFSO team that they are always helping us with every steps toward our education. I know most of these are unseen to us, but we Afghan girls never forget how AFSO turned light in our heart in the darkest moment.”
AFSO IN THE NEWS
 The creators of the TOEFL interview AFSO President Lucy Ferriss about testing and our students' future. "AFSO’s work highlights the transformative power of education when paired with timely access to assessment, preparation, and global partnerships." |  America is still the shining city on the hill for a lot of people growing up in remote areas. . . . This is a blow on top of other blows. But we can tell our students: there are other avenues to your future. |  We began the way children are sometimes taught to swim: We threw ourselves into the water of the emergency that was the plight of Afghan women barred from education. The suicide rate among these women, we knew, had been skyrocketing. Depression was rampant. We were college professors, and thousands of these women were — had been — college students. We felt a particular call to hel |
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 It's not just about learning computer code or another skill. It's about lifting others up and creating a more inclusive and empowering environment for all women in my community. |