Cohorts

Our cohort successfully navigates challenges involved in supporting marginalised groups in Afghanistan - from delivering education for women and girls to strengthening protections for LGBTIQ+ and other communities at risk of human rights violations. Their efforts help to ensure the safety and dignity of those enduring extreme discrimination, and to secure a brighter future for Afghanistan.

ALO

Afghan LGBT Organisation (ALO) is the first non-governmental organisation dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of LGBTIQ+ individuals in Afghanistan.

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Charmaghz

Charmaghz operates Afghanistan’s largest network of mobile libraries, bringing books and learning opportunities to some of Kabul’s most deprived neighborhoods.

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Development Research Group

Development Research Group (DRG) is a research and evaluation organisation specialising in development policy and practice in Afghanistan.

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Empowerment for Her

Empowerment for Her is a women-led organisation rooted in the belief that every woman deserves to live in freedom, dignity, and equality.

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Learn Afghan

LEARN Afghan innovates to address the severe lack of access to education for girls and young women in Afghanistan.

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Nimrokh Media

Nimrokh Media is a pioneering digital platform for women’s voices in Afghanistan, dedicated to addressing urgent issues such as civil and political rights, gender apartheid, and the ongoing struggles of women’s movements.

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OSED

The Organisation for Social and Economic Development (OSED) is dedicated to ensuring access to legal aid and legal advocacy for women and displaced people across Afghanistan.

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Rahayb

The Rahyab Initiative builds on the legacy of the Organisation for Rahyab Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, established in Afghanistan in 2008, continuing its mission to support individuals with visual impairments.

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SAGE

Support for Afghan Girls’ Education (SAGE) exists to protect and advance the educational journey of girls and young women in Afghanistan.

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Zan Times

Zan Times is an investigative newsroom that covers human rights violations in Afghanistan with a focus on women and LGBTIQ+ community.

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