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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · 2d

Mahwa’s voice cuts through the noise: “Afghan youth deserve more than empty promises they deserve real opportunities and a future.”

We’re proud to share her powerful article, written by Mahwa, a 16-year-old student at LEARN.

Read her full article here:
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How to tackle Afghanistan’s youth unemployment crisis

16-year-old Mahwa from the Afghanistan Newsroom explores the reasons behind the crisis – and possible solutions

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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · 7d

Grateful for Global Citizen or having me at the #GlobalCitizenFestival last week. I’m truly honored to be part of this amazing event!

#GlobalCitizenFestival #GlobalCitizen

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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · 7d

Grateful to Lonnie for honoring LEARN and the girls of Afghanistan. Your support gives strength to their voices and dreams.

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · 14d

Aww, this gift means so much to me a reflection of the pure heart and incredible talent of a student from Mahro School.💙

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · 17d

A quiet corner where hope never ends!

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · 21d

Sama’s words resonate deeply: Afghan girls are not symbols, they’re real people with hopes, fears, and dreams.

We’re proud to share her powerful article, written by Sama, a student at LEARN Afghan.

Read her full article:

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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · 22d

I’m honored to be featured by The Fuller Project for the work we’re doing at LEARN. Together, we’re proving that every girl deserves—and can access—an education.

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#RightToLearn #WomenLead #EducationForAll

Why ask for a seat at the able when you can build your own?

An interview with Pashtana Durrani, twin empowerment and a story about invisible women

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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · 24d

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Sep 10

She reminds us that true strength is found in never giving up, no matter the challenge.

#letafghangirlslearn #girlseducation #studentsuccess #girls #letafghangirlsgotoschool #afghanistan

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Sep 7

In response to the recent earthquake, the LEARN team reached Kunar and Jalalabad to provide emergency aid and health services.
Our goal is to support affected families with care, relief, and hope during this difficult time.💪❤️

#earthquake #kunr #jalalabad #emergency #health #services #afghanistan

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Sep 6

“Lessons in the Dark: Herat’s Secret Night Schools” 🇦🇫

Teenage girls in Herat defy the Taliban’s ban by studying in secret night schools. A powerful story by Asal, 18, from LEARN’s Journalism Club. 🌙✨

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Lessons in the dark: Herat’s secret night schools

18-year-old Asal from the Afghanistan Newsroom explains how teenage girls are getting an education despite the Taliban ban

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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Sep 4

“There are three urgent needs:

1.Emergency Aid : Providing food, water, and supplies for survival.
2. Medical Attention: Treating those trapped under rubble.
3. Support for Orphans : Addressing the needs of children who have lost their families.”
#Earthquake #Kunar #Afghanistan

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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Sep 4

#learnafghan #education

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Sep 2

In the pursuit of knowledge, our LEARN students are diligently preparing for a future filled with potential💙

#learning #letafghangirlslearn #studentsuccess #girlseducation #letafghangirlsgotoschool

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Aug 28

⏳ A glimpse into the dedication of our student at @learnafghan.bsky.social , a time-lapse of learning, resilience, and hope in action. Every page turned is a step closer to the future they deserve.

#LetAfghanGirlsLearn #EducationForAll #studentvoices

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Aug 26

“Women in Afghan media continue brave mission to keep our stories alive” — written by 17-year-old Madina, a student at LEARN Afghan.

Read her full piece here 🔗👇

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Women in Afghan media continue brave mission to keep our stories alive - Observer Diplomat

Afghan women journalists risk their lives under Taliban rule to keep truth alive. Global support is vital to protect their voices and free expression.

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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Aug 24

“If you educate a man, you educate an individual. But if you educate a woman, you educate a nation.” — Dr. James

#GirlsEducation #LetAfghanGirlsLearn #EducationIsPower

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Aug 19

🇦🇫 Independence Without Freedom?
"August 19 once meant pride and progress. Today, it feels hollow. Afghan girls are still banned from schools, still silenced, still sidelined. What does independence mean when half the nation is not free?"
#AfghanistanIndependenceDay #LetAfghanGirlsLearn

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Aug 19

(2/2) #RightToLEARN #LetAfghanGirlsLearn #EducationForAll #AfghanWomen #HopeThroughEducation

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Aug 19

(1/2) My father always said the only way out of violence is education and he believed this education should not only be for his daughters, but for every Afghan girl.

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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Aug 18

🎥✨ From classrooms to making magazines, and now documentaries — our students’ voices are reaching the world. This is just the beginning of our World Advocacy Tour for the #RightToLEARN.

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Aug 17

Today, we proudly launch our World Advocacy Tour for the Right to LEARN.

A heartfelt thank you to Google for Startups & all the incredible organizers who made this launch possible. Your support helps us amplify the voices of Afghan girls and carry their fight for education.

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Aug 17

So thrilled to meet Kae and Chikashi from Ubuntu Roots in Tokyo! Grateful for your friendship and solidarity in amplifying Afghan girls’ voices and education. #GirlsEducation #Afghanistan

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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Aug 16

I remain hopeful for Afghanistan because of my students, and all who believe in education and women’s rights. The future cannot be built without girls, women, and minorities at the center.

#Afghanistan #Hope #LetAfghanGirlsLearn #AfghanWomen #Future

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Aug 16

You can’t develop a country while half its population is barred from school, work, and public life. Tourism in Afghanistan cannot erase the reality: women are oppressed, girls are out of classrooms, and foreign passports don’t change that truth.

#Afghanistan #August15 #LetAfghanGirlsLearn