AFGHANISTAN

At our Ascend Center in Kabul, our women instructors cultivate wellness and leadership every day through mental health care, physical health and nutrition, community engagement, and environmental stewardship.

We deliver programs face to face through an agreement with the Ministry of Public Health. ​

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SHE Program (Strong, Healthy, Empowered)

Ascend's original 5-pillar program is designed for adolescent girls, building a foundation of confidence and competence in life skills, communication, and leadership. Participants gain tools and knowledge to care for their mental and physical health, and practice leadership through community service projects. 

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ALL Program (Advanced Leaders & Learners)

Graduates of the SHE program may enroll in the ALL program to access higher-level training opportunities, including degree programs (online) and professional development courses (in person). ALL participants are very actively engaged with community outreach, delivering training to underserved people across Kabul and beyond.  

Ascend Entrepreneurship Program 

In 2025, we launched a new partnership with the University of Central Asia, expanding our reach to thousands more women in Kabul and Badakhshan province through entrepreneurship training and mental health support.