UPDATES AND BLOGS

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

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...

Two years ago, Ascend extended its reach to Pakistan, bringing women’s empowerment programming to a country where the quest for women’s rights is as complex as it's ever been. Today, journalist and friend Hadia Arif takes a look at why Ascend is so needed within the country, and how our programming is “not just about scaling mountains.” Read on to learn more. 

Two women who seldom receive acknowledgement for all of their efforts during resettlement but who are true inspirations to Ascend deserve...

Press Release Event Launch December 10th, 2022 Ascend Athletics organized a launch event at a local hotel in Islamabad. Begum Samina Arif...

We are humbled by your past generosity and excited to have you join us for new beginnings in 2023. Support Ascend as we restart...

Ascend's Executive Director visited our group of evacuees in Chile in October 2022, marking just over a year since their arrival in...