"Empowering the Future Through Education"
Welcome to "Legacy Learning," a cornerstone of "Hewad" magazine dedicated to spotlighting educational initiatives and resources that foster growth and development in Afghanistan.
Despite the significant restrictions imposed by the current government on women's higher education and public participation, various international bodies and local groups are taking creative and courageous steps to ensure that education remains accessible to Afghan women. "Legacy Learning" is committed to highlighting these initiatives, emphasizing the resilience of the Afghan people, and the global community's efforts to support the rights and education of all Afghan women.
Overview: With the closure of most educational institutions for women, there has been a significant pivot to online platforms by international organizations to continue education remotely.
Confirmed Initiative:
Programs such as "Women's e-Learning Hub" have been developed by international educational NGOs in collaboration with tech companies. This platform provides comprehensive courses from primary to university level, specifically tailored for Afghan women, accessible via smartphones and computers.
Overview: In response to the ban on formal education for women, secret schools have emerged across Afghanistan. These clandestine operations are supported by local educators and international NGOs committed to women's education.
Confirmed Initiative:
"Hidden Classrooms" is a movement that has gained momentum, with numerous undisclosed locations in major cities where women and girls continue their education in subjects ranging from literature to sciences, taught by qualified Afghan women teachers.
"Legacy Learning" remains dedicated to advocating for and supporting the continued education of Afghan women through all available means. By showcasing these initiatives, we aim to keep our readers informed about the enduring efforts to ensure that Afghan women receive the education they deserve. Education is a fundamental human right, and through collaboration, resilience, and innovation, we support the fight to keep this right accessible to all Afghan women.
Overview: Several countries and international universities have stepped up to offer scholarships specifically for Afghan women, facilitating opportunities to study abroad where they can pursue their education freely.
Confirmed Project:
The "Global Scholarship Program for Afghan Women," initiated by a consortium of educational institutions in Europe, North America, and Asia, offers full scholarships for Afghan women in a wide array of disciplines, ensuring that the current political climate in Afghanistan does not stifle their educational aspirations.
Overview: NGOs within and outside Afghanistan are organizing workshops and informal learning sessions in safe houses and via online platforms that focus on basic literacy, vocational training, and rights education.
Confirmed Initiative:
"Empower Through Education," a series of workshops conducted in undisclosed locations across Afghanistan, focusing on empowering women through education in areas such as basic rights, health, and vocational skills.
"This section focuses on promoting educational resilience, featuring confirmed upcoming projects that embody hope and progress."
Overview: Recognizing the critical role of literacy in personal and national development, a new nationwide campaign aims to significantly increase literacy rates across all demographics by 2030.
Impact: With a special focus on remote and underserved communities, this campaign plans to utilize mobile classrooms and digital platforms to deliver educational content, ensuring access even in the most challenging environments.
Overview: To bridge the skills gap in the Afghan workforce and provide more practical career paths for youth, the government, in collaboration with several NGOs, is expanding its TVET programs.
Upcoming Project: A series of new vocational training centers are set to open in major cities including Kabul, Mazar-i-Sharif, and Herat, focusing on trades like carpentry, electronics, and healthcare.
Overview: To counter the educational challenges posed by the current political climate, particularly for women and girls, international partnerships are being formed to create digital learning platforms that can be accessed from home.
Confirmed Project: "Education Without Borders," a digital initiative supported by global education NGOs, will provide comprehensive K-12 curricula through an app that also features community support forums and tutoring services.
Overview: In an effort to ensure that Afghan students can continue to pursue higher education, several new scholarship programs have been established, focusing on studies abroad.
Featured Program: The "Future Leaders" scholarship, starting in 2024, will enable hundreds of Afghan students to study at universities in Europe and Asia, covering fields such as Engineering, Medicine, and Business Administration.
Overview: Understanding the importance of quality educators, this initiative focuses on training and empowering teachers with modern pedagogical skills and resources.
Confirmed Project: An annual training program funded by international educational foundations will be launched, offering both in-person and online workshops to ensure that Afghan teachers are equipped with the latest teaching methodologies and digital tools.
