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ABOUT US

When women lead, societies thrive.

Ascend is creating a more peaceful and prosperous world by empowering women and girls. Through transformative programming centered on physical and mental health, community engagement, environmental stewardship, and entrepreneurship, we develop leaders who are confident, courageous, and resilient, resulting in greater gender equality across the globe.

OUR HOW

Ascend co creates multidimensional programs that provide the tools and skills necessary for lifelong confidence and leadership.

  • Mountaineering & Physical Fitness

  • Leadership & Entrepreneurship

  • Mental Health

  • Community Engagement

  • Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability

Ascend works at the critical frontlines in the fight for women’s safety, autonomy, and potential—changing lives today in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and preparing to empower girls wherever the need arises tomorrow.


Since 2021, over 3 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied access to education. In Pakistan, 90% of women feel unsafe in public spaces. We are rewriting this story.

OUR WHY
 

TESTIMONIALS

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-Sughra

“CLIMBING SAVED MY LIFE”

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"THIS PROGRAM GAVE ME COURAGE"

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"I CHOOSE MY OWN WAY"

“Ascend has taught me to follow my dreams”

-Zahra

GET IN TOUCH

info@ascendathletics.org

Ascend: Leadership Through Athletics

9480 Main St., #1050, Fairfax, VA 22031

EIN 46-3380394

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© 2024 by Ascend, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization (U.S.), Afghanistan, Pakistan and Norway.

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