Our Mission
Right to Learn Afghanistan exists to make the right to education a reality for Afghan women and girls.
We uphold the fundamental human right to a quality education by providing purposeful educational programs and access to opportunities that foster agency, dignity, and choice.
Our Vision
We envision an equitable and peaceful world where all women and girls are empowered with the freedom and opportunity to learn.
Our Values
Why Education?
Right to Learn Afghanistan began advancing women’s empowerment across various sectors in 1998, including education, healthcare, advocacy, and economic development. Through years of practical experience and global research, we consistently found that education — particularly the education of women and girls — is the key factor in creating profound and lasting benefits for present and future generations.
Education for women and girls results in:
Right to Learn Afghanistan
Right to Learn Afghanistan is a registered charity and not-for-profit organization.
Right to Learn Afghanistan is an NGO in official partnership with UNESCO (consultative status) and an organization in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council since 2023.
Right to Learn Afghanistan is formerly known as Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan. Visit our 25 Years of Impact Timeline to learn about the history of our organization.
