2025 Achievements

Safe Spaces for Dialogue: 100+ youth, mostly young women, debated education, peace, and rights.

Writing & Advocacy: 120+ youth trained; over 10 women’s policy briefs published.

Mentorship for Higher Education: 40+ young women guided; 18 resumed studies abroad despite bans.

Creative Writing Voices: 30+ women learned writing and shared stories and poetry of courage and resilience.

Networking & Bridges: 10+ events connected youth online and in-person.

Youth at the UN: The 5th Afghan Youth Representative selected, leading campaigns and global advocacy.

Global Peace Conference: Afghan youth perspectives shared at the EU Youth, Peace & Security Conference in Brussels.

Monthly eBooks: 400+ youth received reading materials to keep learning alive.

Impact in Numbers

Stories of Change

From creative writing workshops where young women shared poetry of resilience, to mentorship programs that helped Afghan girls apply to universities abroad, APT’s initiatives gave youth the tools to dream and act. At the UN and EU conferences, Afghan youth voices were heard globally, proving that even in the hardest times, their perspectives matter.

Upcoming Programs and Events 2026

In 2026, APT will expand mentorship, advocacy, and networking programs in Afghanistan and Canada, ensuring Afghan youth continue to learn, connect, and inspire change.

Pathways to Education (Canada)

Refugee and newcomer students will explore ways into college and university.

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Advocacy Program (Canada)

Afghan youth in Canada can join workshops to build skills in public speaking and community engagement.

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Mentorship for Higher Education

APT is welcoming mentors to guide Afghan women preparing university and scholarship applications.

Apply here

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APT Newsletter 2025: Highlights & Achievements