Welcome

Young people deserve room to learn, lead, and shape what comes next.

Moassasa Tawanmandi Sazi Jawanan Agah Afghan supports youth with practical learning, civic participation, trusted mentorship, and community-centered opportunities that strengthen confidence across neighborhoods, classrooms, and local initiatives.

Director David Harris
Focus Education, events, youth leadership, partnership
Featured Story

One community workshop became a youth-led citywide network.

A new circle of peer mentors is now helping students carry practical skills from the classroom into neighborhood action.

Youth participants in a featured leadership story
Leadership

From a small pilot in Kabul to a mentoring chain reaching new districts.

Student facilitators trained through the institute are now hosting regular confidence-building sessions, digital literacy circles, and peer referrals for girls and boys looking for structured pathways into service, study, and public participation.

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Secondary News

Updates from the field.

Recent highlights from learning labs, family outreach, and local collaboration.

Small-group community learning session

Parents and students joined an evening forum on safe study spaces.

The discussion produced neighborhood-level commitments around study support, transport coordination, and attendance follow-up.

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Youth participants gathered during a planning session

A fresh round of youth workshops opened with stronger local partner support.

New hosting partners are helping the institute expand practical training days, referrals, and volunteer-led check-ins.

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Programs

Six ways we build confidence and opportunity.

Each program blends local trust, practical guidance, and youth-centered participation.

Youth Leadership Labs

Hands-on sessions in communication, facilitation, teamwork, and public problem-solving.

Digital Skills Access

Basic digital literacy, safe online habits, and practical training for study and work readiness.

Girls' Confidence Circles

Supportive peer spaces focused on education continuity, voice, and community participation.

Mentor Match Network

Young people connect with experienced guides for advice, referrals, and long-term encouragement.

Community Dialogue Forums

Structured conversations that bring families, educators, and youth into one practical planning room.

Volunteer Action Teams

Short-term civic projects led by youth who want to serve their communities visibly and responsibly.

Upcoming Events

Gatherings designed to turn interest into participation.

Upcoming sessions welcome students, families, volunteers, and partners.

08 May

Youth Civic Voice Workshop

Karte Seh, Kabul

Interactive training on advocacy, dialogue, and local action planning.

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16 May

Community Mentor Roundtable

Shahr-e-Naw, Kabul

Meet mentors, youth leaders, and local supporters shaping the next season of programming.

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27 May

Family Learning and Support Day

Macroryan, Kabul

A welcoming session for parents and youth on study support, continuity, and safe participation.

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Community Spotlight

A member whose example keeps widening the circle.

Community spotlight member smiling for a portrait

Youth facilitator and volunteer mentor

Farzana Ahmadi

“When one girl feels prepared to speak in a room, it changes how other girls imagine their own future. That is why I came back to mentor the next group.”

Testimonials

What people say after joining the work.

“The sessions gave my daughter structure, confidence, and people she can trust for guidance.”
Parent participant, Kabul
“I came for one workshop and stayed to volunteer because the environment felt serious and welcoming.”
University student volunteer
“Their team listens first, then builds activities around what young people actually need.”
Local education partner
“The mentoring format helped me see a path from learning skills to serving my own community.”
Youth participant
Partners

Trusted collaborators who strengthen delivery.

Photo Gallery

Recent moments from sessions, meetings, and field visits.

Recent Posts

Short reads on youth, learning, and local action.

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Why small-group mentoring is creating stronger follow-through.

A closer look at what happens when youth leadership support continues after the event day ends.

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Blog post thumbnail about community partnerships

What makes a neighborhood partner valuable to young people.

Local trust, regular access, and consistency matter more than large promises with weak follow-up.

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Blog post thumbnail about girls confidence circles

Inside the rhythm of a girls’ confidence circle.

How steady facilitation, peer support, and shared routines can shift participation over time.

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Get Involved

Four simple ways to stand with Afghan youth.

Volunteer

Offer time, facilitation support, outreach help, or event-day coordination.

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Join

Take part in sessions, mentoring circles, learning labs, and upcoming community events.

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Partner

Collaborate as a school, community group, host venue, or local service provider.

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Donate

Help cover training materials, event logistics, and youth access support where needed most.

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