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

Sat, Aug 19
Ascend's Patagonia Film Screening
Brooklyn
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Aug 19, 2023, 7:00 PM EDT – Aug 20, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT
Brooklyn, 70 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA
Join Brooklyn Patagonia on Saturday, August 19th at 7 pm for a screening of Patagonia's film: Ascend followed by a Q&A with Ascend Alumnae. Register Here: https://worldclimbingparty.splashthat.com/
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Sun, Jun 04
Hike-For-Her 2023 Ascend Fundraiser
Delaplane
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Jun 04, 2023, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
Delaplane, 11012 Edmonds Ln, Delaplane, VA 20144, USA
Hike with Ascend in beautiful Sky Meadows State Park to empower the women of Pakistan and Afghanistan . Join us Sunday, June 4 at Sky Meadow State Park near Paris, VA for a 5k, 10k, or longer out-and-back trip. Dinner and drinks Saturday night.
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Wed, Nov 09
Festival de Films Femmes en Montagne
Annecy
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Nov 09, 2022, 7:00 PM
Annecy, Annecy, France
Festival de Films Femmes en Montagne: Join us in Annecy, France on November 9th for a showing of the award winning film about Ascend’s groundbreaking pilot year: Ascending Afghanistan: Women Rising. [Provide the link to register: https://femmesenmontagne.com/]
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Sat, Sep 24
Chilterns UK Trek: In-person
Henley
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Sep 24, 2022, 6:00 AM
Henley, Henley, Ipswich IP6, UK
Join us in person for this 25k or 50k trek in the beautiful English countryside to support Ascend.
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Sun, Dec 12
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.
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Sun, Sep 12
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.
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Thu, May 27
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.
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Sun, May 09
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.
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Wed, Apr 14
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!
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Sun, Apr 11
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.
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Sun, Mar 14
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.
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Sun, Feb 14
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.
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Fri, Jan 22
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.
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Sun, Jan 10
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.
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Sat, Dec 12
Music for a Cause
Zoom
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Dec 12, 2020, 3:00 PM EST
Zoom
An exclusive musical performance by Gramophonic
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Sun, Dec 06
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.
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Sun, Dec 06
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.
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Sun, Nov 08
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.
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