Since 2022, IANGEL has been in direct contact with Afghan women educators and advocates inside the country, providing financial and emotional support for their brave efforts to continue to educate girls and women, despite the bans. Their work includes direct advocacy for rights and education, and teaching the students to use art to express their humanity in the face of stifling restrictions, which continue to worsen each day. By investing in the education of girls and young women in Afghanistan, we are providing them with the tools to survive this crisis, and maintain hope for the future.
One of the teachers we have been supporting, Freshta (pseudonym), runs four schools called the Freshta Educational and Handicrafts Organization. Her schools emphasize financial stability, emotional well-being, and personal growth for young girls and Afghan women through art and education. Her schools teach English, Quran studies, Math, Panting, reading, chemistry, and social science, while the handicrafts section includes tailoring, leather embroidery, and textile weaving. In 2024, over 1,400 of Freshta’s students are above 6th grade.
On behalf of Freshta’s educational institutions, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support toward the education of Afghan girls.your commitment to funding our initiatives has made an incredible difference in the lives of so many young girls who, despite facing significant challenges, now have the opportunity to access quality education. She recently shared this letter of gratitude with us in the new year:
On behalf of Freshta’s Educational and Handicrafts Organization, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support toward the education of Afghan girls. Your commitment to funding our initiatives has made an incredible difference in the lives of so many young girls who, despite facing significant challenges, now have the opportunity to access quality education.
Thanks to your support, we have been able to provide a safe and conducive learning environment for Afghan girls, and offer essential educational materials and resources. The positive impact of your contribution is already evident, as more girls are enrolling in our institutions, developing vital skills, and becoming empowered to shape their futures.
We are thrilled to share that with IANGEL funding, we have not only been able to continue and expand educational programs but also strengthen our communities by fostering a culture of learning and inclusion. Your partnership is crucial in helping us overcome the barriers that Afghan girls face in accessing education.
We look forward to continuing this journey with you and working together to create even greater opportunities for Afghan girls. Once again, thank you for your unwavering support, and for making a lasting impact on the future of Afghan girls.
Best regards,
Freshta