Reduce Poverty; Educate Street-working Children

Dear Family and Friends of AAFE,

We are committed to bringing lasting change to the most impoverished families in Afghanistan, and you are a vital part of this mission. At Aid Afghanistan for Education (AAFE), our goal has always been to uplift the most vulnerable individuals and families through education, breaking cycles of poverty and illiteracy. The testimonials of our graduates, available on our website, stand as proof of the transformation your support makes possible.

With your help, we are changing lives—one child at a time.

Let us introduce you to Mahnaz, a seven-year-old girl who, before joining our program, spent her days weaving carpets. Like her 17-year-old sister—who never had the opportunity to attend school and remains illiterate—Mahnaz believed that her future was already decided. She expected to spend her life weaving carpets, earning barely enough to survive.

But with your support, Mahnaz successfully completed first grade and is now eagerly preparing to enter second grade. She no longer sees a future limited by poverty; instead, she dreams big. She says: "I want to open a shop where my sister and mother can sell the carpets they make instead of weaving for others."

She adds: "I also want to teach other girls so they can learn instead of weaving carpets."

 Your generosity is not just educating children—it is changing mindsets, empowering girls, and giving entire families a new future.  Join us in making an even greater impact! Donate today and help bring education to more children like Mahnaz. Every contribution creates a ripple effect of hope and opportunity.

 Give now: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/educating-street-working-children/

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Stay with us and witness the transformation you are making possible.

Warmly

Hassina Sherjan

Links:

• Mahnaz weaving carpet

Dear Friend and Family of AAFE, 

I’m thrilled to share that our students are thriving in their studies and never miss a day of school! Our second graders have become more focused, and while they eagerly embrace their learning, the girls are already facing the harsh reality of being banned from education beyond the sixth grade.

One of our incredible students, Aysha, a bright and determined 8-year-old in second grade, recently shared a powerful message. In a video we received, she confidently recites a poem, declaring that no one can stop her from pursuing her education,
https://youtu.be/4D3Zd3sQNv4

I like to share another one of our students' inspiring journey with you. Manija used to sell pens and plastic bags on the streets to help her family, earning just $0.71 to $1 a day. Now, she proudly says, "I am not a pen and plastic seller anymore. I am a student. Coming to school in my uniform fills me with joy. Every day, I thank God for this opportunity."

Her family’s struggles are real—her father is ill, and her mother works washing clothes in people’s homes to make ends meet. Despite these challenges, Manija is determined to continue her education. “I want peace in my country, I don’t want people to be killed, and I want to keep learning,” she says with a hopeful heart.

This story is just one example of the life-changing impact your support is making.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible generosity. Your support is truly changing lives, giving children like Manija the chance to dream of a future beyond the streets. Together, we are building a brighter, more hopeful tomorrow for these children and their families.

We couldn't do this without you, and we are deeply grateful for your continued commitment to their education and future. Let's keep working together to make sure no child is left behind. Thank you again for being a part of this life-changing journey!

Warmly

Hassina Sherjan

Links:

• Aysha reciting a powerful poem