Our students work hard every day to succeed at school and make their communities a better place. So we were excited – but not surprised – to see 12th grade Kabul students publish a magazine about women’s rights, all on their own. “We published this magazine because women are victims of violence and we want… READ MORE
In December, 40 of AAE’s Kabul students took a field trip to Bagh-e-Babur in Kabul. Bagh-e-Babur, or the Gardens of Babur, is a historic park and the final resting-place of the first Mughal emperor, Babur. It was built sometime around the year 1528 AD (935 AH). Bagh-e-Babur is a popular tourist attraction and many people… READ MORE
Salma’s husband was killed in a suicide bombing. Najia’s uncle trapped her in the house starting from a young age, forbidding her from going to school. Considering the years of war that have wracked Afghanistan, it’s sad but not surprising that just about every woman and girl has experienced more than one type of violence… READ MORE
