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50 Afghan Women in Tech
Aseel declares the current state of Education in Afghanistan as a crisis and is responding to it. Our first campaign is focused on fully remote high-level work for Afghan women. We will be launching further calls to support other areas in support of women and women's education in Afghanistan. This is an effort that everyone can take part in. It's all of us in support of Afghan women.
About the Program
50 Afghan Women in Tech will identify and support 50 women from Afghanistan to become future technology leaders. The program will enable the fellows to work directly with technology companies that are actively supporting Afghanistan.
The program works as a one-year fellowship that provides fully-remote work opportunities for Afghan women. The package includes a monthly allowance, an internet fee, a workstation, and other requirements that will enable the fellow to work full-time remotely with the organizing partners.
Why Support Afghan Women?
Afghanistan is going through an employment crisis. Hundreds of thousands of jobs have been lost since the Taliban takeover last August, with women, particularly hard hit. The U.N.’s International Labor Organization estimates in the last 20 years, Afghan women have had an active role in the global technology sector. This Program aims to provide the opportunity for more women from Afghanistan at this critical time to secure the gains and further build up to create future leaders in the technology sector who are Afghan Women.
Who can apply?
All women from Afghanistan can apply from anywhere in the world; preference is given to those that can, within a short timeframe, lead a significant technology area and/or cause mass impact for other Afghan women through technology.
Become a Partner
You can partner with 50 Afghan Women in Tech Grand Challenge initiative in three capacities
Organizing Partners
The organizations that will receive the 50 women fellows are identified as organizer partners.
Backing Partners
Organizations that want to support us in implementing the initiative and fundraising can become our backing partners.
Funding Partners
If you/your organization is interested in funding the 50 Afghan Women in Tech Grand Challenge, you can be our funding partner.
Our Organizing Partners
Our Funding Partners
Technical Workstreams
Every fellow will be assigned to a technical workstream area to work with the organizer partner organizations.
Computer Engineering
Product Development
Operation & Execution
Growth
Open Workstream
Management
Representatives of all the partner organizations will manage the Program. All partners will have full access to all the financial and operational aspects of the Program. The management team will also enable full public reporting through the grand challenge.
Funding
The Program is going to be funded by people globally. We have launched a grand challenge for this program to accept support from the broader public.
Cost
$6,000
Fellow Stipend Yearly
$800
Computer & Accessories
$600
Internet Support
$7,400
Total for one Fellow
$370,000
Total for 50 Fellow
Meet The First Cohort Fellows
Aqida Haidari
"No one's coming to save you. The moment you start expecting help, you've already started losing. Only you can change your story."
Herat, Afghanistan
Aiesha Quraishi
"Where a woman sets her hand, prosperity blooms, peace takes root, and the seeds of hope grow into forests of strength."
Kabul, Afghanistan
Arezo Mazhar
"She doesn't chase greatness—she builds it, line by line, thought by thought, moment by moment, heart by heart."
Balkh, Afghanistan
Madina Bashary
"In a land where the internet is a window to the world, I code to keep it open—because no borders should dim her dreams."
Balkh, Afghanistan
Farahnaz Osmani
"I don't wait for the world to change. I create my own revolution in silence, one bold step at a time. Through my art, and my actions."
Herat, Afghanistan
Farahnaz Karimi
"We don't inherit courage. We build it, step by step, by standing for those who can't and speaking truths that echo beyond fear."
Balkh, Afghanistan
Ruhila Mateen
"I am. With these two simple words, Ruhila embodies freedom, presence, and the infinite possibilities of becoming."
Kabul, Afghanistan
Wajiha Niazi
"Do not wait for the perfect moment, because strength is not found in waiting for life to happen, but in shaping it with courage."
Herat, Afghanistan
Maryam Timorian
"Coming from a place where opportunities are rare, I've learned to turn obstacles into motivation and dreams into plans."
Kabul, Afghanistan
Frozan Ziaee
"Empowerment begins the moment a woman believes in her ability to learn, grow, teach, and lead."
Parwan, Afghanistan
Meet The Second Cohort Fellows
Nargis Akbari
"A strong woman stands for herself, but a stronger woman stands for others."
Balkh, Afghanistan
Laila Mohammadi
"When one woman finds her strength, she lights the way for many more."
Herat, Afghanistan
Mozhdeh Marvi
"Great things are rarely built in comfort zones. where there is challenge, there is opportunity."
Herat, Afghanistan
Zakia Hussaini
"Every challenge I face is not a wall, but a doorway - an invitation to learn, adapt, and rise stronger than before."
Kabul, Afghanistan
Ramza Naikkhwah
"Empowered women become unstoppable—uplifting families, transforming communities, and shaping a better future."
Kabul, Afghanistan
Arezo Sultani
"While some count her limits, I count her potential; I code change and write our future, one algorithm and one story at a time."
Kabul, Afghanistan
Marzia Yarzada
"The true strength of a woman lies in her unwavering will to rise, create, and transform the world around her."
Herat, Afghanistan
Zainab Turkmen
"Code is my language, design is my voice—and with both, I build bridges where others see walls."
Kabul, Afghanistan
Pakiza Safi
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts."
Kabul, Afghanistan
