Fostering leadership, dialogue, and education while improving mental health support for women and girls across the country, and building bridges between youth inside and outside of Afghanistan.
Afghans for Progressive Thinking (APT) is a youth-led nonprofit in Afghanistan working to empower the next generation, with a special focus on Afghan girls and women. Through debate, mentorship, policy advocacy, and mental health awareness, we aim to create equal opportunities and amplify the voices of marginalized groups.
Our mission is to build an inclusive and peaceful society by fostering leadership, education, and resilience among Afghan youth — with particular emphasis on girls and women in every corner of Afghanistan.
Empowering Afghan Youth Through Education, Advocacy, and Support
Enhances public speaking and critical thinking through structured debates and respectful discourse.
Empowers young women to advocate for human rights and influence policy changes.
Develops leadership skills by shifting focus from power to service and peace.
Connects Afghan women with mentors to support their higher education journey.
Provides trauma healing and coping strategies to support Afghan youth’s mental well-being.
Represent Afghan youth on the world stage. The Afghan Youth Representative to the United Nations (2025) program empowers young leaders to advocate for Afghanistan’s future.
