Events

From film screenings to live discussions with the girls, we host and attend events across the world. Learn about our upcoming events below.

Upcoming Events

Sun 12 Dec
Yoga for a Cause / 10 a.m. East Coast time (U.S.)
Yoga for a Cause
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Dec 12, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
Yoga for a Cause
Join us on Sunday for an hour of yoga practice with our team in Afghanistan. Led by our Afghan climbing instructors. Suitable for all skill levels.
Sun 12 Sep
Yoga for a Cause / 10 a.m. East Coast time (U.S.)
Yoga for a Cause
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Sep 12, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
Yoga for a Cause
Join us on Sunday for an hour of yoga practice with our team in Afghanistan. Led by our Afghan climbing instructors. Suitable for all skill levels.
Thu 27 May
The Fate of Civil Society in Afghanistan, post-NATO
Free registration via German Marshall Fund
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May 27, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
Free registration via German Marshall Fund
Free online event. NATO forces will depart Afghanistan by 11 September, 2021. But Ascend and other organizations will carry on. Hear from Ascend and others on what the future may look like for civil society.
Sun 09 May
Yoga for a Cause / 10 a.m. East Coast time (U.S.)
Yoga for a Cause
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May 09, 2021, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
Yoga for a Cause
Join us on Sunday for an hour of yoga practice with our team in Afghanistan. Led by our Afghan climbing instructors. Suitable for all skill levels.
Wed 14 Apr
Toss Healthy Habits Into Your Routine
Online class
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Apr 14, 2021, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
Online class
A family friendly event to help you freshen up your healthy eating routine!
Sun 11 Apr
Yoga for a Cause / 10 a.m. East Coast time (U.S.)
Yoga for a Cause
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Apr 11, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
Yoga for a Cause
Join us on Sunday for an hour of yoga practice with our team in Afghanistan. Led by our Afghan climbing instructors. Suitable for all levels.
Sun 14 Mar
Yoga for a Cause / 10 a.m. East Coast time (U.S.)
Yoga for a Cause
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Mar 14, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
Yoga for a Cause
Join us every second Sunday for an hour of yoga practice with our team in Afghanistan. Led by our Afghan climbing instructors.
Sun 14 Feb
Yoga for a Cause / 10 a.m. East Coast time (U.S.)
Yoga for a Cause
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Feb 14, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
Yoga for a Cause
Join us every second Sunday for an hour of yoga practice with our team in Afghanistan. Led by our Afghan climbing instructors.
Fri 22 Jan
Climb Mountains, Move Mountains: Afghan Women Rising
Via Zoom
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Jan 22, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST
Via Zoom
Join us for this free event with Ascend! Come and hear how we plan to climb mountains and move mountains in 2021. Our team will join by video, live from Kabul! We'll also hear from Phil Powers, Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson, Emilie Drinkwater, and Marina LeGree.
Sun 10 Jan
Yoga for a Cause / 10 a.m. East Coast time (U.S.)
Yoga for a Cause
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Jan 10, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
Yoga for a Cause
Start the new year off right! Join us for an hour of yoga practice with our team in Afghanistan. Led by our Afghan climbing instructors.
Sat 12 Dec
Music for a Cause
Zoom
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Dec 12, 2020, 3:00 PM EST
Zoom
An exclusive musical performance by Gramophonic
Sun 06 Dec
Yoga for a Cause / 10 a.m. East Coast time (U.S.)
Yoga for a Cause
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Dec 06, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
Yoga for a Cause
Back by popular demand! Join our team in Afghanistan for an hour of yoga together. Led by our Afghan climbing instructors.
Sun 06 Dec
Yoga for a Cause / 9 a.m. London time
Yoga for a Cause
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Dec 06, 2020, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM GMT
Yoga for a Cause
Back by popular demand! Join our team in Afghanistan for an hour of yoga together. Led by our Afghan climbing instructors.
Sun 08 Nov
Yoga for a Cause / 10 a.m. East Coast time (U.S.)
Yoga for a Cause
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Nov 08, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
Yoga for a Cause
Back by popular demand! Join our team in Afghanistan for an hour of yoga together. Led by our Afghan climbing instructors.
Sun 08 Nov
Yoga for a Cause / 9 a.m. London time
Yoga for a Cause
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Nov 08, 2020, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM GMT
Yoga for a Cause
Back by popular demand! Join our team in Afghanistan for an hour of yoga together. Led by our Afghan climbing instructors.
Sun 04 Oct
Yoga with Ascend
bit.ly/ascendyogaforacause
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Oct 04, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
bit.ly/ascendyogaforacause
Start your day practicing yoga with our team in Kabul!
Thu 02 Jan
Ascending Afghanistan: Rising Women - Peak Experiences RVA
Peak Experiences - Richmond
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Jan 02, 2020, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST
Peak Experiences - Richmond, 1375 Overbrook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
Peak Experiences RVA and Ascend are partnering to promote the Richmond premiere of Ascending Afghanistan: Rising Women.
Sat 23 Nov
Ascending Afghanistan - Rising Women Screening
Inner Peaks Climbing
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Nov 23, 2019, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Inner Peaks Climbing, 2220 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA
Inner Peaks South End hosts Ascend for an evening featuring the award winning documentary about our work in Afghanistan. Food trucks, raffle prizes, and a great crowd. Get tickets here: http://bit.ly/2BW0lgz Tickets are $12 and get you admission to the film, one beer and one kombucha.