Provide Care for Afghanistan's Abandoned Children

Dear supporters,

We are excited to share an inspiring story from our Children’s Garden Program (CGP) in Afghanistan. Your support is making a huge impact on the lives of girls like 14-year-old Farhangiz, who was forced out of school three years ago.

Farhangiz’s success story

Imagine being 11 years old and having your dreams of becoming a doctor shattered overnight. This was the harsh reality for Farhangiz, an ambitious girl living in Diwana village, Shahada district, Badakhshan province. In 2022, girls were banned from attending school beyond the sixth grade. Instead of attending school and playing with friends, Farhangiz spent her days sewing clothing for eight hours, helping her family make ends meet.

But Farhangiz never lost hope. She dreamed of a miracle that would allow her to return to school. In 2024, her prayers were answered when she was accepted into Global Roots' Children’s Garden Program. This program, a beacon of hope for girls like Farhangiz, offers not only agricultural training but also lessons in Math and English. For Farhangiz, it was a lifeline.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of our local partner, Global Roots for Life (GRLO), and your generous support, the dreams of 400 girls like Farhangiz have been revived.

 A Day CGP School

Every morning, Farhangiz wakes up early, eager to begin her two-hour walk to the CGP school. Classes start at 9:30 am, but her excitement propels her out the door long before then. She is deeply grateful for the school uniform, textbooks, notebooks, bag, pen, and other learning materials provided by the CGP school team.

The CGP schools operate in shifts, with two classrooms grouped by gender. The curriculum includes Math and English, essential subjects that rekindle the academic flame in students like Farhangiz. Additionally, the girls engage in greenhouse activities, learning to grow cucumbers and other vegetables, which they take home to their families.

These daily garden products not only provide nourishment but also instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. For girls like Farhangiz, the CGP schools and garden programs are a sanctuary and a stepping stone towards a brighter future.

 Impact and Sustainability

 Education is the passport to the future for children in Afghanistan, yet millions of teenage girls are denied this fundamental right. This year, Global Roots is supporting 413 children in Northeast Afghanistan—73% of them girls aged 11 to 18—through the Children’s Garden school and food security programs.

Your generous contributions are the bedrock of these efforts. They ensure that our critical services continue, offering safe havens where girls can learn and grow. 

Gratitude

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your unwavering dedication to our cause. Your support is enabling us to continue our vital work and empower girls like Farhangiz to build brighter futures. Together, we are making a tangible difference in their lives, contributing to a more equitable and just society.

Thank you for being champions for change.

Warm regards,

The Global Roots Team