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Media coverage about our program and our alumnae.

The Irish Times: ‘When the Taliban came, I lost everything. I found Ireland like paradise’

A powerful new profile in The Irish Times highlights the resilience of Afghan refugees who rebuilt their lives in Ireland after the Taliban’s return to power — including an Ascend alumna evacuated in 2021 whose journey from danger to safety reflects the broader experience of many displaced Afghan women.

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19 hours ago1 min read

Dr. Anita Afzali Joins Ascend’s Board of Directors

Dr. Afzali will support Ascend’s mission to empower women and girls in Afghanistan and Pakistan through strategic leadership, fundraising, and program development.

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Dec 15, 20253 min read

Ascend Taps Former Ambassadors, CNN Journalist For Advisory Roles: Ronald E. Neumann, Beth Jones, and Tammy Thorp join a roster of experts working for gender equity across the world.

Ascend has named former U.S. Ambassadors Ronald E. Neumann and Beth Jones, as well as award-winning journalist Tammy Kupperman Thorp to its advisory board.

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Nov 19, 20255 min read