Gender Equality Afghanistan Project #59917

Defy the Taliban, Coding Classes for Afghan Girls

by Sahar Education

Defy the Taliban, Coding Classes for Afghan Girls

Project Report | Nov 14, 2023
Thank you for making A Night in Afghanistan a success!

By Allie Renar | Operations & Finance Manager

Last month, your support made a difference in the lives of Afghan girls! Thank you to everyone who donated, attended, and sponsored the annual A Night In Afghanistan benefit. The event was a success with a packed crowd, delicious food, and raising more than twice our goal!

With your generous help, we exceeded our goal of $20,000; raising $45571.77! We appreciate your fundraising efforts and recognize that we could not have reached our goal without the unwavering support of our board, friends, and you. The amount raised is enough to educate 15 girls across 12 months.

The funds raised will help expand the Stealth Sisters and Underground TechSheroes program, including adding a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to the team.

Your support for our fall event was immense, and as the year ends we hope you'll keep Sahar in mind for end-of-the-year giving.

#GivingTuesday is only 14 days away!

We need your help to reach our goal of raising $20,000 in support of girls' education programs. Boost your generosity with @GlobalGiving’s #MoveAMillion bonus match—the more you give, the larger the share Sahar Education receives out of the $1.2 million USD in bonus funds available!

If we reach our goal this year, Sahar Education will be able to educate 40 girls in the Underground TechSheroes program for all of 2024...but we can’t do it without you.

Mark your calendars to #MoveAMillion on Nov. 28: it’s almost time to help Sahar Education: Donate on November 28th!

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Oct 6, 2023
IT & Coding students look towards the future!

By Allie Renar | Operations & Finance Manager

184 Girls Study IT & Coding! The Underground TechSheroes program continued in September teaching skills in PowerPoint, Excel, and more!

Students like Yalda have learned vital computer skills in the Underground TechSheroes program and built confidence in themselves that can never be taken away.

"My awareness increased. Before, my level of awareness was low. In the women’s health program, I learned things that I had never heard of before. Before, I could not speak in front of many people in a group, but here I can speak very easily or give a seminar and easily say what I want to say in front of many people. Every day that I participated in this program, my courage increased. Overall, this program was very good for me. I was depressed before I came here. I am not used to staying at home. Because I went to school and courses every day. I felt very bad when all the places were closed for us girls. This course gave me hope. I participated in the women's health and empowerment workshop; I was inspired and it was pleasant for me. I learned that I should be a strong woman. Thanks to those who launched this program. I hope that this program will continue for other Afghan girls.”

The girls in the Underground TechSheroes class come to learn computer skills and coding to give themselves a chance at a better future. But, the Women's Empowerment curriculum and community building within the program have proven time and again to be invaluable to the future success of each student.

Now, through January 1st, GlobalGiving is matching 50% of all donations to the Underground TechSheroes program. up to $1000, through the Safer World Campaign. Defy the Taliban with us by changing the lives of Afghan girls!

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Sep 12, 2023
Underground TechSheroes Gives Hope for the Future!

By Allie Renar | Operations & Finance Manager

In August, our Underground TechSheroes students learned many valuable skills from MS Word in the IT course to Bootstrap in the Coding course. Students also participated in Women’s Empowerment workshops vital to their future success.

Hadia, who would be in 11th grade if not for the ban, says “When this course came to me, I didn't have any hope to live, and it shined like a light on my life, and now I have hope for the future.”

Girls in these programs benefit significantly from the Women’s Empowerment courses. In August, topics included women as leaders, community management, conflict resolution, women’s rights are human rights, and why women must fight and stand together against injustice.

Underground TechSheroes is currently serving 124 students across 3 secret class locations. This model allows girls to create community, expand their horizons, and learn critical skills for their futures.

Want to Support Underground TechSheroes further?

Starting September 11th, Sahar Education is participating in the Safer World campaign.

Donate to Sahar Education in September through the Safer World Campaign and your contribution will go 50% further! Donations up to $1000 per individual will be matched through January 1st, 2024. An additional 100% matching is available for new monthly donations set up during this campaign!

To participate in this campaign, donate through this project today!

Defy the Taliban, Coding Classes for Afghan Girls

Over $40,000 in matching funds are available for projects included in the Safer World Fund this year! Sahar is one of 9 organizations selected to fundraise during this campaign.

Interested in learning more about our programs and how you can support Sahar Education?

Join Sahar Education on October 25th at 6:00 pm for A Night in Afghanistan, a benefit. Enjoy Afghan culture, food, and music, and learn about the continued resistance of Afghan girls!

Hear from Executive Director, Meetra Alokozay, Program Manager, Shogofa Amini, and a special guest about how Afghan girls are resisting the strict edict of the Taliban. Experience Afghan culture without the oppressive lens of the Taliban.

100% of the $100 min donation during the event supports life-changing programs for Afghan women. Donations over $250 receive 100% matching from a generous sponsor. Matching for this event is not in connection with GlobalGiving. For questions regarding this event or sponsored matching please email Allie@sahareducation.org

Tickets are available now! Register today at the link below.

The first round of Underground TechSheroes grads!

Students in group discussion

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