Your Gift Keeps a Girl in School.

Behind every girl who logs on to class is a network of people who made it possible. Whether you give a one-time gift, sponsor a student, volunteer your time, or bring your company's resources to the table, your support keeps learning within reach for girls who have been told they cannot go to school. Find your way to get involved below.

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Events

We’re excited to share that Alekain hosts a bi-monthly online event series as part of our commitment to advocating for justice for women and girls in Afghanistan! This initiative brings together passionate experts, advocates, and courageous survivors to engage in meaningful discussions.

You can watch our inspiring past events, all archived in our library.

We warmly invite you to join our upcoming sessions. Click the button below to sign up. Together, we can make a difference!

Prospective students

Are you a girl, 16 years old or above, and currently residing in Afghanistan, interested in continuing your education in an accredited American high school?

If so, Alekain’s fully-funded Claim Your Diploma Initiative is designed for students like you. Our secondary school program is fully online, free of charge, and designed for your safety and success.

  • Fully accredited secondary diploma
  • Flexible, self-paced online curriculum
  • Dedicated mentor for every student
  • Necessary tech support, including a laptop and monthly data bundles.

Prospective Mentors

Our peer mentorship program pairs Afghan students with U.S. college students for weekly one-on-one sessions — providing academic support, encouragement, and a window to the wider world.

1 hour/week — flexible scheduling across time zones

Open to college students, recent graduates, and young professionals, primarily girls and women

Fully remote — all sessions held via video call

Impact in Just Two Years

3,161 Applicants

Applied within the first two weeks of launch.

81 students

11 provinces; 6 ethnic groups

9 graduates

Completed Grades 9-12 in less than 2 years

Student Voices

“Pursuing my high school in Smart Schools International, supported by the Alekain Foundation, is a golden opportunity for me.”
--Fatima
“Ever since I started my Alekain journey, I have a really good feeling—it is like I am going to school again and experiencing student life once again.”
-- Tabasum
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