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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.

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