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By: Nazia, Ascend Entrepreneurship Program Graduate For most of my life, I believed that a girl without an education had no future. I grew up in a family where my father did not support girls’ education, and I was only allowed to study until grade 7. Watching my friends continue their studies while I stayed home made me feel small, hopeless, and left behind. I wanted to do something with my life, but I didn’t believe I could. Then one day, a friend told me about Ascend. At fi

When I joined Ascend, I was nervous and unsure. I had always been introverted and avoided speaking in front of others. But Ascend was different.

Zahra was only seventeen when she joined Ascend’s programs. At first glance, she seemed calm and quiet, but behind her silence, she carried a weight that was almost unbearable.

Written by: Dr. Humaira Naziri, Master Trainer & Outreach Coordinator  At Ascend, community service is more than an activity; it's a core...

In Pakistan’s northern cliffs, a young woman climbs toward a future no one imagined — leading others up with her.

ASCEND PARTNERS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ASIA  TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC ACCESS FOR AFGHAN WOMEN Supported by the Gates Foundation, UCA’s...

Check out how your support is helping women lean into their leadership skills.