Smog viewable over Afghanistan. Afghanistan is one of the countries most vulnerable to the risks and consequences of climate change. Here's how Ascend is partnering with Green for Girls to empowering young Afghan women to step up for climate action. When people think about climate change, they often picture melting glaciers, rising sea levels, or devastating wildfires. But for Afghanistan, climate change is much closer to home. It affects the water families depend on, the cro

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...

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

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