Empowering Dreams, Inspiring Futures

At EmpowerHer, we believe every Afghan girl and woman has a story worth telling and a future worth fighting for. Through mentorship programs and publication opportunities, we help them find the tools, confidence, and platforms they need to raise their voices and become changemakers in their communities and beyond.

About Us

Abandoned Futures: Let Afghan Girls Learn

Since September 2021, all Afghan girls over the age of 12 have been banned from attending school.

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1.1 million

Girls have lost access to formal education.

2.5 million

School-aged Afghan girls (80%) are currently out of school.

30%

Nearly 30% of Afghan girls have never attended primary school.

Message From Our Co-Founders

We see you. We hear you. And we are with you.

EmpowerHer was born from the hope and strength that you carry within you—even in the darkest of days. You are not forgotten. Your dreams, your voices, your potential—they matter. They are powerful, and they are needed in this world.

We know that many of you are facing unimaginable challenges. Barriers to education, threats to your freedom, and a world that too often refuses to see your worth. But we believe in your resilience. And through EmpowerHer, we are building a path forward—together.

Our mission is simple: to support you, to uplift you, and to walk beside you. Whether through education, mentorship, leadership workshops, or simply being a voice when yours is silenced, we are here for you.

Please don’t give up. There is a growing community—inside and outside Afghanistan—that believes in your power to lead, to learn, and to rise. And we are proud to stand with you.

“For too long, Afghan girls have been written into history as victims. This time, let’s write our own.”
- Nahid Karimi
“WE RISE, WE RISE, WE RISE IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY”
- Mahdi Rahimi
Mahdi Rahimi & Nahid Karimi– Co-founders
Our Team

Projects

Our projects are designed to meet Afghan girls where they are—and help them grow into who they’re meant to be. Each initiative provides a safe, inclusive space where participants gain the tools, guidance, and community they need to rise. From leadership workshops to storytelling programs, every project builds confidence, sharpens skills, and encourages bold self-expression. Together, we’re creating spaces where Afghan girls can learn, lead, and shape their own futures.

Partners/Supporters

We're proud to partner with global organizations that help us amplify Afghan girls' voices and expand the reach of EmpowerHer's mission.