I created Voice of Hope because I believe education should never be a privilege — it must be a right for every girl, regardless of circumstances. After the fall of Kabul in 2021, Afghan girls were banned from attending secondary schools. As a girl from Afghanistan, I witnessed how dreams were crushed and futures were put on hold. It was heartbreaking to see so many talented girls lose access to education overnight.
Rather than accepting this injustice, I decided to act. Voice of Hope was born from the urgent need to create alternative educational opportunities for Afghan girls. Our innovation offers free online language courses, mathematics, and mental health support, all designed to empower girls who have been marginalized by the current system.
Our mission goes beyond teaching subjects — we aim to rebuild confidence, nurture resilience, and give girls the tools they need to advocate for themselves and their communities. We work to ensure that no girl feels forgotten or invisible simply because she cannot attend a physical classroom.The project reflects my belief that education is the most powerful tool for change.
Voice of Hope stands as a light during dark times, showing girls that no matter the obstacles, their voices, dreams, and futures still matter.
Through this innovation, I want to inspire not only Afghan girls but also the world — proving that even small efforts can ignite hope and transform lives. My project will become successful.
In practice, Voice of Hope is an online educational platform designed to provide Afghan girls — who have been banned from attending traditional schools — access to quality education. Our innovation focuses on delivering English language courses from beginner to intermediate levels, as well as mathematics, digital literacy and mental health awareness workshops.
Students register through a simple application process and attend live online classes via platforms like Google Meet or Zoom. The courses are carefully structured, combining speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills, while also promoting confidence and communication abilities.
Our volunteer instructors from around the world are committed to creating an interactive and supportive learning environment. Besides live lessons, students are given access to free digital resources such as e-books, homework assignments, and recorded videos for flexible learning, especially considering the challenges many face with unstable internet connections. Every month, we also conduct mental health sessions to support the emotional well-being of the students, helping them cope with the difficulties they experience in their daily lives. Our aim is not only academic development but also personal growth and hope-building.
We work to ensure our program is flexible, accessible, and consistent, creating a safe space where Afghan girls can continue to dream, learn, and prepare for a brighter future.
Voice of Hope has been spreading primarily through social media, and word of mouth. We began by reaching out to Afghan girls through local online communities where education bans had left many disconnected. Through platforms like Instagram, and WhatsApp groups, we introduced our project and invited students to join our free courses.
The excitement around a safe, accessible educational space created momentum quickly. Students started sharing the opportunity with their friends and family members, helping the initiative grow organically. In addition, we collaborated with youth leaders who helped us identify girls who needed educational support but lacked resources.
We also presented the project in online forums, webinars, and global youth conferences, which brought attention from international organizations. Some educators from different countries volunteered to teach English or offer digital training sessions, expanding our teaching team and allowing us to serve more students.By consistently creating engaging content — including success stories, student testimonials, and snapshots of online classes — we built trust with our audience.
In the future, we plan to enhance our reach by partnering with NGOs, educational platforms, and community centers that focus on girls' education. We believe that through consistent communication, partnerships, and student advocacy, Voice of Hope will continue to grow and empower many more girls to overcome limitations across Afghanistan.
Since launching Voice of Hope, we have continuously adapted and improved our innovation based on the needs of our students. At first, our primary goal was simply to provide basic English classes. However, as we engaged more deeply with the girls, we realized they needed more holistic support to thrive.
We expanded our curriculum to include computer skills training, mental health awareness workshops, and confidence-building activities. Recognizing that internet access was a major barrier, we also want to create an online school for girls that they can complete their high school.
Feedback from students led us to make our courses more flexible, offering recorded sessions for those who might miss live classes due to electricity cuts or family restrictions. We also created small study groups to encourage peer-to-peer learning and a sense of community among students.
In addition, we began collaborating with mental health professionals to offer online counseling sessions and stress management tips, helping girls cope with the emotional challenges of living under restrictive conditions. We have also worked to strengthen our teacher team by offering training workshops for volunteer instructors, ensuring they are equipped with strategies for teaching in low-resource environments.
Overall, Voice of Hope has evolved from a simple online course into a comprehensive educational and emotional support system, continually growing based on the real needs and dreams of our students.
If you would like to join or try Voice of Hope, the process is simple and welcoming. First, you need to go to our Instagram page and fill out our online registration form, where you will provide some basic information about yourself — such as your name, age, education level, and what subjects you are interested in (like English, computer skills, or mental health workshops). After registering, you will receive a welcome email with all the details about available classes, schedules, and how to access our online platform.
We primarily conduct classes through Google Meet and share learning materials through
Google Classroom and WhatsApp groups to make it easy for everyone to stay connected, even with limited internet access. Before starting the courses, we also host a short orientation session to introduce you to your teachers, classmates, and the structure of the program.
Throughout your journey with us, you will also have access to mentorship, study groups, and personal development workshops. And if you ever need emotional support, our team is ready to connect you with counselors or mental health resources.
Joining Voice of Hope is not just about attending classes — it’s about becoming part of a supportive community that believes in your potential. We are excited to welcome you and support your dreams for a brighter future. But if you want to try our online school it has not been created yet you should wait for that or contact with us and say your interest in school.
