Afghans for Progressive Thinking (APT) is pleased to announce the next cycle of our Advocacy & Writing Program, a unique opportunity for young Afghan women to strengthen their voices and become effective advocates for social change. The program aims to support youth, particularly young women activists, who are working to protect vulnerable communities, advocating for improving access to education, and raising their voices to remove barriers to women’s participation in the economy.

During the three months of the program, participants will not only be equipped with important skills and knowledge in advocacy and writing, but also contribute to drafting policy briefs to highlight their challenges and propose recommendations.

  • Topics covered
  • Understanding Advocacy
  • Advocacy vs. Activism.
  • Stakeholder Analysis & Power Mapping.
  • Writing Skills for Advocacy.
  • SMART Goals.
  • Strategy & Tactics.
  • Care & Safety.
  • Assessment & Evaluation.
  • Resilience in Advocacy.
  • Benefits for Participants
  • Internet support (Top-Ups provided throughout the program).
  • Certificate of Completion.
  • Membership in APT’s Alumni Network of Young Advocates which offers opportunities for collaboration and international advocacy.
  • Practical experience in raising awareness and advocating for human rights.

Who Can Apply

We welcome applications from young Afghan women who are motivated to take part in advocacy for issues such as:

  • Women’s rights and empowerment
  • Access to education for girls and women
  • Youth employment and opportunities
  • Freedom of expression in Afghanistan

Do not use AI tools to generate your answers. Incomplete or AI-generated responses may affect your eligibility.

All fields are required except the graduation year.

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