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Media coverage about our program and our alumnae.


Medium Story: Featuring Ascend Pakistan
In Pakistan’s northern cliffs, a young woman climbs toward a future no one imagined — leading others up with her.
Aug 121 min read


Ascend Signs Partnership with University of Central Asia
ASCEND PARTNERS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ASIA TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC ACCESS FOR AFGHAN WOMEN Supported by the Gates Foundation, UCA’s...
Jul 243 min read


Rotary Worldwide: Impact Speaker Series
Unleashing Potential: Empowering Girls Through Sports Join us for an inspiring conversation with Marina LeGree, the founding director of...
Jun 301 min read


Empowering women through mountaineering: Inside Ascend's global impact
https://townlift.com/2025/03/empowering-women-through-mountaineering-inside-ascends-global-impact/ By Rebecca Brenner, Townlift Park City...
Mar 231 min read


Forgotten Girls Become Unstoppable Women!
What's Your Kryptonite? Ascend founder Marina LeGree was featured on the What's Your Kryptonite? podcast. Recorded in Karachi, Pakistan,...
Mar 41 min read


Redefining Opportunity for Women In Afghanistan and Pakistan (For the Love Of - Podcast)
Listen to the Podcast Here: https://www.fortheloveofpod.com/episodes/marinalegree
Nov 13, 20241 min read


Adventure enthusiasts exhibit talent at Ascend Athletics’ rock climbing event (AP of Pakistan)
Read the Full Article Here: https://www.app.com.pk/sports/adventure-enthusiasts-exhibit-talent-at-ascend-athletics-rock-climbing-event/
Nov 9, 20241 min read


Patagonia Film: Ascend
Mina Bakhshi, Haniya Tavasoli and Rabia Hussain had a fair amount of latitude for women in Afghanistan, able to pursue their education,...
Apr 11, 20231 min read
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