Who We Are
Afghans for Progressive Thinking (APT) is a youth-led nonprofit organization in Afghanistan that actively addresses human rights crises, with a specific focus on women’s rights, while simultaneously promoting girls’ access to education through creative and impactful initiatives. Since its inception in 2010, APT activities have impacted and inspired over 60,000 youth and children to build a vision for a just and inclusive society.
RECENT NEWS
https://youtu.be/nvgFqyfIYh0 Highlighting the Barriers: Ajmal Ramyar Advocates for Afghan Girls’ Education at UNESCO Ajmal Ramyar, Executive Director of Afghans for...Read More
Recently, we conducted a mental health program designed to help Afghan women given the uncertainty of the current situation. This...Read More
https://youtube.com/shorts/KD_av3ZlKvA?feature=share CSO-UN Dialogue on Peacebuliding During the CSO-UN Dialogue on Peacebuilding, Ajmal Ramyar, Executive Director of APT, briefed the Peacebuilding...Read More
On June 6th, 25 young Afghan women proudly graduated from our B2 English Program. This milestone marks the successful completion...Read More
Two years on: Messages and stories of young women under the Taliban rule. 2nd Edition
On August 15th, 2023, Afghanistan marked the second anniversary of Taliban rule, which has drastically impacted the lives of Afghan women. They face severe restrictions on work, education, freedom of movement, and societal participation, including bans on NGO employment, park and gym visits, and strict dress codes when leaving their homes...
