Core team members supporting planning, delivery, and participant follow-up.
At A Glance
A compact team with a shared local mission.
Each role is designed to keep programs practical, welcoming, and responsive to youth and families.
Primary work areas: leadership, outreach, safeguarding, and partnerships.
Shared commitment to youth-centered programming rooted in local trust.
Coordination across sessions, family contact, mentor support, and field logistics.
Directory
Meet all eight team members.
From facilitation to outreach, each person helps create stable opportunities for young people across Afghanistan.
Farzana Ahmadi
Youth Leadership Coordinator
Farzana leads leadership labs and mentors new facilitators so participants can build confidence in public speaking, teamwork, and civic engagement.
Abdul Qadir Rahimi
Programs Manager
Abdul Qadir coordinates schedules, trainers, and local partners to keep workshops running smoothly and aligned with community priorities.
Laila Noori
Girls' Circle Facilitator
Laila creates supportive peer spaces focused on confidence, educational continuity, and helping girls stay connected to trusted guidance.
Hamid Stanikzai
Community Outreach Officer
Hamid builds relationships with families, neighborhood leaders, and host venues so young people can access programs through trusted local channels.
Shabnam Sediqi
Training and Curriculum Lead
Shabnam shapes practical lesson materials and activity guides that make sessions accessible, structured, and relevant to youth needs.
Najibullah Wafa
Mentor Network Officer
Najibullah matches youth with volunteer mentors and follows up on referrals to keep encouragement and practical advice consistent over time.
Mariam Azizi
Safeguarding and Wellbeing Focal Point
Mariam supports safe participation practices, participant wellbeing, and careful follow-up when young people or families need extra support.
Esmatullah Sahar
Partnerships and Communications Officer
Esmatullah manages partner communication, event visibility, and external coordination that helps the institute widen access and sustain collaboration.
How We Work
The team stays close to participants and the communities around them.
Planning is collaborative, delivery is practical, and follow-up is built into the structure of every program cycle.
Staff gather input from youth, families, and local partners before shaping activities or changing schedules.
Sessions focus on usable communication, digital, and leadership skills that can transfer into daily life.
The team keeps contact after workshops through mentor check-ins, outreach, and referral support.
Strong relationships with host communities help programs remain welcoming, consistent, and safe.