Provide Computer Instruction for 120 Afghan Girls

A microproject by Sahar Education
Provide Computer Instruction for 120 Afghan Girls

Project Report | Oct 13, 2017
Equipping Afghan girls with technology

By Ginna Brelsford | Executive Director

Thank you for your generous donation to Sahar - you are making digital literacy a reality for thousands of girls in Balkh province, Afghanistan! 

Tania is in grade 11 and studying at one of our computer centers. She shares her story: “I remember when my teacher told me to do my homework by computer some time ago, but I was not able to because I did not know how to use a computer. I asked my brother to help me and he tried to help me. When this happened, I was very sorry for not knowing how to use a computer to do my homework by myself and wished to learn it someday. When I was informed about a free computer class in our school, I became very happy and joined this class. Now, I am very happy for coming to this course and learning computer programs. Now, I can use computer and solve many of my problems. I like how I feel about myself. I think learning the computer is a must, because we live in the age of technology. We need computer skills to live. When we have access to the  internet, we can solve our problems without asking others to help us, and find a lot of information. When we graduate, we can get good jobs because of our computer knowledge. I want every other girl to attend to this class because it is so important." 

Our Computer Centers

We’ve had a total of 2,651 students graduate from our computer centers as of the end of 2016. Because the computers centers are inside schools, they provide a great avenue for female students to gain valuable training.

Why Literacy Includes Computers

If a girl is proficient in applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and if she is able to navigate the Internet, she will be better prepared to enter the workforce or continue on to some form of higher education. This is the power of a single computer for girls in Afghanistan. They are joining a world that is becoming increasingly interconnected and where information is easily accessible. A computer has allowed these girls to learn about international events and has promoted cross-cultural understanding and respect. A Long-Lasting Impact

Training Afghan students in this modern technology not only offers them much-needed jobs skills, but also enhances their education by encouraging creative thinking and broadening students’ perspectives and worldviews.

Sahar is currently expanding our computer programs to include a pilot coding project for outstanding graduates of our computer centers. The girls will learn basic computer coding concepts, design a project and learn about employment opportunities for girls in technology.

Thank you again for supporting our innovative program of providing girls in northern Afghanistan with vocational skills while broadening their worldviews with computers. Your dollars will shape the lives of hundreds of Afghan girls who dream of advancing their skills to become more productive and involved in the political, economic, and social life of their country.

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Organization Information

Sahar Education

Location: Seattle, WA - USA
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Project Leader:
Ginna Brelsford
Seattle , WA United States

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Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.
   

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