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Ascend Leadership Through Athletics

Org #101893
Vetted since 2024
2014
year founded
$5,663
raised on GlobalGiving
2
years fundraising
1
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

Ascend is galvanizing a generation of young women to become leaders in their communities, addressing the crisis of gender inequality. Through transformative experiences in mountaineering, health education, and community engagement, Ascend helps girls and young women build self-confidence and courage.

Project Leaders
Kelly Pokharel
Kelly Pokharel
Marina LeGree
Marina LeGree
Farwa Ali
Farwa Ali
Dzenana Julardzija
Dzenana Julardzija
Team
Marina LeGree
Organization Information
9480 Main St. #1050
Fairfax, VA 22031
United States
202-403-9901
Organization Information
9480 Main St. #1050
Fairfax, VA 22031
United States
202-403-9901

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

April 2026 Project Report

By Kelly Pokharel | Director of Operations

Pakistan Program Update We’re excited to share continued progress from Ascend’s programs in Pakistan, even as we navigated a slower operational period at the end of the year and during... Read the full report ›

January 2026 GlobalGiving Quarterly Impact Report

By Kelly Pokharel | Director of Operations

Overview This quarter, Ascend continued to advance its mission of empowering women and girls through health, leadership, and community service across Afghanistan and Pakistan. Thanks to the consistent... Read the full report ›

Shabana's Journey to Lead Her Community

By Azra Maqsood | Country Director

Shabana, and young women like her in Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan) are trying to create powerful, generational change --- not just learning skills --- they are becoming leaders and inspirations in their... Read the full report ›
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