UPDATES AND BLOGS

A Reflection on Afghanistan: One Year Later

On April 14, 2021, US President Joe Biden announced that after a 20-year war in Afghanistan, the US would begin to remove troops from May...

Aug 15, 20227 min read

by Sara Nazari In August 2021 Ascend and our generous supporters worked tirelessly to evacuate from Afghanistan as many Ascend staff and...

Jul 11, 20224 min read

July 2022 Newsletter

Jul 6, 20221 min read

Despite being forced to take a pause in Afghanistan, our commitment to empowering girls through sports is unwavering. For the past...

Jun 29, 20221 min read

Ascend Summer 2022 Newsletter

Jun 8, 20221 min read

Leaving Afghanistan and starting a new life in the United States by Haniya Tavasoli On August 31, 2021, the Taliban took control of...

Feb 21, 20222 min read

Over the last 24 hours, flights have taken off from Mazar carrying foreign nationals and visa holders. Around 1000 people remain grounded...

Sep 12, 20212 min read

Can you help us?!! The Chilean government has extended support to Ascend and has granted 20 visas for a number of the girls and families....

Sep 10, 20211 min read