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Amanah Foundation is preparing for the third cohort of its Leadership Workshop, creating an opportunity for young Afghan leaders to strengthen their leadership, communication, strategic thinking, and community engagement skills.
We look Forward to welcoming our next Cohort
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Where Potential Meets Opportunity
Amanah Foundation is an international nonprofit founded in 2025 and based in Fairfax, Virginia, dedicated to empowering Afghan youth and creating pathways to opportunity.
Through leadership development, education, mentorship, and partnerships with universities and global experts, we connect young people to the knowledge, networks, and opportunities they need to shape their futures, strengthen their communities, and contribute to a more hopeful world.
Leadership & Personal Development
Empowering young leaders to grow, lead, and make a difference.
Joint Educational Opportunities
Connecting learners with meaningful educational opportunities.
Mentorship & Career/University Readiness
Guiding students toward academic and career success.
Mission
Amanah Foundation builds pathways to opportunity for young people whose potential exceeds the opportunities available to them. By connecting youth with education, leadership development, mentorship, institutions, and global networks, we create access where access is limited and help emerging leaders develop the skills, relationships, and confidence to shape their own futures and strengthen their communities.
Vision
We envision a generation of young people whose potential is not constrained by circumstance and who have the access, agency, and opportunity to shape the future of their communities and the world.
What We Do
Joint Educational Opportunity
We connect youth with educational opportunities, partnerships, and learning experiences that expand their knowledge and future pathways.
Leadership Programs
We develop young leaders through leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Skill & Capacity Building
Amanah provide practical training and learning opportunities that help youth strengthen their skills and build their capacity.
Youth Advocacy
Amanah empower young people to raise their voices, advocate for their rights, and create positive change in their communities.
Admission & Scholarship
Amanah support students in accessing educational opportunities, admissions guidance, and scholarship resources.
Mental Health Programs
We promote mental well-being by creating awareness and providing supportive opportunities for young people.
Finacial Aid
Amanah connect individuals with financial support and resources to help reduce barriers to education and development.
Innovation For Change
We encourage innovative ideas and solutions that address community challenges and contribute to positive social change.
Our Impact
3000+
People Engaged
Through Amanah’s workshops, classes, summits, events, competitions, and educational initiatives
15+
Countries Represented
Participants have joined Amanah programs from Afghanistan, the United States, and communities around the world
60+
Programs and Workshops
60+ Learning Sessions and Initiatives Delivered
26+
Afghan Provinces Reached
Young people from across Afghanistan have participated in Amanah’s programs and competitions
Empowering through our programs
Amanah Leadership Workshops are designed to empower Afghan youth, especially young women, with the confidence, knowledge, and leadership skills needed to create positive change in their communities
Amanah Foundation organized its first essay writing competition to encourage Afghan girls to express their ideas, experiences, and hopes through writing. The competition created a space for young women across Afghanistan to reflect on their rights, challenges, and aspirations for the future.
what we offer
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Guidance on university admissions processes
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Support with scholarship applications
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Mentorship on preparing strong academic profiles
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Advice on personal statements and essays
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Resources for international education opportunities
Who This Support Is For
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Afghan students applying to universities
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Students seeking international scholarships
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Young people preparing for higher education opportunities
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Applicants looking for mentorship during the admissions process
