Transform Lives of 70,000 Afghan Adolescent Girls

AIL helps adolescent girls reach their potential through its remote learning through TV and radio, Learning Centers classes, workshop program and the Yacoobi Private Schools.

Girls and young women are a focus for AIL’s programs. Girls want to reach their potential and improve their lives and opportunities in life. Girls that attend school can come to AIL’s Learning Centers to gain extra tuition in subject they are studying. This helps them succeed in the school system. 

Some girls are unable to continue their education and are able to access the remote learning of  Meraj Academy on Dr. Yacoobi’s TV Meraj. This provides daily, high school level classes for grades 7-12.

Radio Meraj is also an educational resource for adolescents as it provides education, news and information. Girls can learn about what is going on in their communities and nationally and about topics such as women’s health, hygiene, leadership and entrepreneurship. 

Good health is central to the success of girls and women in work and study. AIL has a focus on reproductive health education through its network of 12 health clinics. This program teaches girls about their bodies and how to take proper care of themselves and what to expect from bodily changes in life. So far in 2023, 70,930 people have attended health education sessions, many of these are female patients or female family members of patients who attend a clinic for care. Everyone is invited to attend a session whether they are their to see a doctor or nurse or just a companion. The information gains is then relayed to the rest of the family when back home. 

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Many girls are unable to go to school due to family circumstances and the political situation in Afghanistan.  Girls want to continue their education and are tuning into Meraj Academy on Dr. Yacoobi’s TV Meraj which provides daily, high school curriculum for grades 7-12. Teaching takes place 4 times a day in one- hour lessons.  Radio Meraj is another education resource for adolescents as it provides education, news and information. Girls learn about health, hygiene, community activities and activism from the radio broadcasts. 

Girls who cannot get to school also attend learning centers where they are able to study academic subjects, income generating skills and modern skills such as computing and English.  So far in 2023, 5,230 women and girls (including 2,030 adolescent females) have attended learning centers during the difficult and harsh winter months. 

AIL’s network of 12 health clinics provide health care to adolescent girls as well as vital health education. Girls learn from an early age how to care for themselves and the particular health concerns of their gender, especially related to reproductive health.  Education empowers them to take control of their health journey. 

Your support makes all the difference! Thank you.