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We create pathways for Afghan women to access the higher education that has been denied to them

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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.

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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.

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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.

DOLLARS

RAISED

STUDENTS ENROLLED

1000+

50+

COURSES OFFERED PER TERM

MILESTONES

From the Carr-Ryan Center at Harvard University

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.

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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

From the Springfield Republican

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.

    Online Webinar
    On December 10, 2025, in conjunction with the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU), Fairfield University's PAGEA Club held an informational webinar on AFSO partnership opportunities, featuring AFSO's Board President.
    Virtual Platform Zoom
    A career fair connecting female students with NGOs, and corporations offering educational and career opportunities for Afghan women.

Student Testimonials

“A soldier's biggest support is his weapon. For Afghan women, education is the weapon that is going to save our lives.”

— Sadia G., AFSO student

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© Afghan Female Student Outreach is a 501(c)(3) organization.

All contributions are fully tax-deductible.

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