AMPLIFY Afghan Women 

'Advocating for Marginalized People and Liberating the Ideas of Female Youth'

We are a collective dedicated to supporting and amplifying marginalised voices in hopes of shedding light on narratives that challenge preconceptions. We firmly believe that representation matters and our platform aims to create a space for individuals whose experiences have been overshadowed by mainstream representations of the global landscape.

Through genuine curiosity and in-depth research, we aim to leverage our platform by bringing together voices from different backgrounds, ensuring a diversity of viewpoints that not only enrich academic discussions but also facilitate opportunities that can inform practical solutions. 

At AMPLIFY Afghan Women (AAW), we recognise that personal narratives are valuable to academic discourses. Through engagement with marginalised communities, we hope to establish meaningful connections with those keen on dismantling the political and social systemic barriers in place. This is in hopes of creating an inclusive environment that champions the intersectionality of identities. 

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If you are interested in becoming one of our contributors, please email amplifyafghanwomen@gmail.com 

We note that we are volunteer run and any financial support we receive has been sourced through small, inconsistent donations. We run all our services for free but that means we don't tend to have access to any money, and are an education organisation and are unable to provide personal funding given we do not have the money to do so. Read more here. 

Our Mission 

To platform marginalised voices to provide hope and empowerment, prioritising localised impacts of activism to influence social and academic structures. 

Our Vision 

Amplify Afghan Women  is working to create accessible structures for change, fighting gender inequality at the source by promoting the inclusion of gender in policy, flipping the power structures of academia, and building networks and communities between women and marginalised groups. We aim to ensure women are taken seriously and are not left behind in scholarly, political, and social dialogues. 

Our Core Values 

Curious 

Transparent

People-driven 

Kind

Cautiously-academic 

Determined

Wadia F 

My name is Wadia, a dedicated educator, journalist, and law student. I hold a degree in Dari Literature and completed two intensive journalism programs at a professional academy. I am currently a second-year student in the Department of Judiciary and Prosecution at an woman online university. With over six years of teaching experience, I now work as as online reporter at Hama News Agency. I am passionate about writing, especially on women’s rights,and enjoy reading a wide range of books in my free time.

Mozghan H

My name is Mozhgan, and I am a committed advocate for women’s rights, education, and peacebuilding in Afghanistan. I am currently studying International Law and Human Rights through the American University of Afghanistan’s online program. From 2019 to 2023, I studied Public Policy and Administration at Kabul University, but I was unable to complete my degree due to the Taliban’s restrictions on female education. I have participated in several national and international training programs. I earned certificates from the Salam Peacebuilding Workshop, organized by the Afghan New Generation Organization and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, and from GIZ in areas like nonviolent communication, project management, and gender equality where I also served as a trainer. I was selected for the Blossom Hill Foundation Fellowship and completed training in entrepreneurship, leadership, and teaching methodology. In 2016, I joined a youth solidarity and English language camp in Antalya, Turkey. I currently supervise the Green Smile Social Team. I was also featured in the book You Will Not Break Us by Katri Merikallio and Roosa Himma, which highlights the resilience of Afghan women under Taliban rule.

Zainab A

My name is Zainab, a 21-year-old from Kabul, Afghanistan. I am a passionate member of the Amplify Afghan Women Advisory Board. I graduated from high school in 2022 with top honors (99%) and have a strong interest in medicine, education, and women's empowerment. I am committed to using my voice to support Afghan girls and create opportunities for their development. My English is at an intermediate level, and I am continuously working to improve it. I believe in hard work, resilience, and the power of education.

Rahila H

Rahila is a youth leader from Afghanistan passionate about girls’ education and empowerment. She is the founder of Girls Beyond Tomorrow, an initiative supporting young girls through skill-building workshops, resource sharing, and mentorship. Despite barriers to education following the Taliban’s return, Rahila continued her learning through international online programs including the AFS Global STEM Accelerators, Civic Innovators Fellowship, and HundrED Youth Ambassador Programme. Her academic interests lie in Business Administration with a focus on social impact. In her free time, Rahila enjoys volunteering, practicing yoga, and learning new languages.

Hadia H

My name is Hadia, a high school student originally from Afghanistan. I studied for eight years in-person in Afghanistan before schools closed, and I am currently continuing my education online. I recently completed Grade 9 at Derakht-e Danesh School and I’m now studying Grade 10 at Ontario Virtual School in Canada. I am deeply passionate about education, women’s rights, and using my voice to help create a brighter future for Afghan girls. It is a great honor for me to join the Amplify Afghan Women Advisory Board and be part of this meaningful journey.

Zainab H

My name is Zainab, and I live in Kabul. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Science from Kabul University and work as a teacher at a private school. I write freely—my pieces focus primarily on women’s issues—and I publish them online on women’s platforms. At home, I tutor underprivileged students in mathematics. Currently, I am also studying Literature at an online university.

Marwa M

I am Marwa, a 19-year-old woman and passionate advocate for girls’ education, youth empowerment, and social justice in Afghanistan.

As a Co-Founder of She Leads Tomorrow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing Afghan women through education, leadership training, and mentorship, I work tirelessly to help young women access opportunities for higher education and personal growth. My commitment extends beyond the digital classroom—I have volunteered as an English teacher and mentor and played a key role in establishing a community library in Kabul through Code Green Afghanistan. The library now houses over 1,500 books and serves as a safe space for learning and connection.

As a writer and poet, I strive to be a voice for those who have been silenced. My life story has been featured in international media, including news articles in English and Finnish, and a documentary in France. Through creative expression and unwavering dedication, I continue to inspire hope, resilience, and meaningful change within my community and beyond. For me, education is not only a personal sanctuary—it is a powerful tool for liberation, transformation, and the betterment of future generations.

Neda S

My name is Neda S, and I am a Chemical Engineering graduate from Kabul Polytechnic University. I have a deep passion for writing, poetry, and painting, and through my art I express the feelings and stories of Afghan women. Growing up in Afghanistan, I have witnessed the struggles that girls face in seeking education, freedom, and equal rights.

These experiences inspired me to become a voice for change and to support other women in any way I can even through small actions. I believe creativity and kindness can bring hope and light to others. My dream is to see an Afghanistan where every girl can live freely, learn without fear, and enjoy her fundamental human rights.