By Allie Renar | Operations & Finance Manager
Stealth Sisters Update
August marked the 5th month of the current Stealth Sisters cohort! The girls have advanced in all areas including English, computers, and women’s empowerment.
Last month, Program Manager Shogofa Amini began interviewing students in this program to get their perspectives on classes. Currently, we are working on producing a documentary in partnership with the on-the-ground program leaders to share more about the brave girls in these courses.
In August, girls in the Stealth Sisters program learned about domestic violence and depression. These hot-button issues led to many debates and discussions which further improved the English and critical thinking skills of the students. Additionally, girls learned about menstrual hygiene and developed strategies for improving mental health.
One of the important impacts of this program is that these topics help girls cope with the situations they face at home and prepare them to have difficult conversations with their friends and families, advocating for themselves and each other against violence, early marriage, and the isolating effects of depression.
Underground TechSheroes Update
In August, our Underground TechSheroes students learned many valuable skills from MS Word in the IT course to Bootstrap in the Coding course. Students also participated in Women’s Empowerment workshops vital to their future success.
Hadia, who would be in 11th grade if not for the ban, says “When this course came to me, I didn't have any hope to live, and it shined like a light on my life, and now I have hope for the future.”
Girls in these programs benefit significantly from the Women’s Empowerment courses. In August, topics included women as leaders, community management, conflict resolution, women’s rights are human rights, and why women must fight and stand together against injustice.
Underground TechSheroes is currently serving 124 students across 3 secret class locations. This model allows girls to create community, expand their horizons, and learn critical skills for their futures.
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Defy the Taliban, Coding Classes for Afghan Girls
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