RECENT NEWS

During the CSO-UN Dialogue on Peacebuilding, Ajmal Ramyar, Executive Director of APT, briefed the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) on Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS). Drawing from discussions across various themes, Ajmal highlighted critical gaps in youth participation, emphasizing the need to move beyond symbolic inclusion and tokenistic approaches. He called for stronger accountability mechanisms, intergenerational collaboration, […]

On June 6th, 25 young Afghan women proudly graduated from our B2 English Program. This milestone marks the successful completion of their training, equipping them with essential language skills and opening new educational doors. We celebrate their achievements and look forward to their bright futures!

On June 12th, our debate club members attended a dynamic networking event aimed at forging connections and sharing insights. Participants engaged in meaningful discussions on societal issues and future aspirations, enhancing community bonds and fostering a spirit of collaboration and support.

In July, APT released a powerful collection of stories from our Creative Writing Program participants. These narratives showcase the resilience and experiences of young Afghan women under Taliban rule, aiming to raise awareness and amplify their voices. Each story offers a unique perspective on their lives and challenges.  Stay tuned for more updates!

APT recently hosted an online Mentorship Program for 30 Afghan women, focusing on conflict analysis, critical thinking, and reflective writing. Participants are now using their skills to create research articles on key issues affecting women in Afghanistan, which will soon be featured on our website.

We’re pleased to announce that we published the policy briefs from our Leadership Program participants in September 2024. These comprehensive briefs address critical community issues and provide actionable recommendations. This publication not only underscores the exceptional work of our emerging leaders but also delivers valuable perspectives on tackling pressing challenges in our communities. To Get

Our Creative Writing Program has successfully concluded its four engaging sessions, spanning from November 9th to November 30th, with the participation of 17 talented young Afghan women, led by the expert instructor Sharbari Ahmed. This program aimed to nurture the creative minds of these individuals and empower them to express thoughts, emotions, and stories through

On 9th of November, we started our Creative Writing Program with a group of 17 young women across Afghanistan, who got the opportunity to boost their ideas and imaginations and put them into words. In the future this program will have total of four sessions held every week. Additionally, the program will cover wide range

We are pleased to announce the publication of our leadership program pamphlet. This pamphlet contains eight policy briefs which is written by the young men and women who participated in the series of online sessions delivered by expert international instructors. Moreover, each of the eight policy briefs focuses on a specific topic, contains an analysis

Our Youth Advocacy Workshop commenced on the 13th of October 2023 to unite youth in Afghanistan and Canada to foster collaborative advocacy networks among them. We had 20 youth participants from Canada and also 15 young women who participated online from Afghanistan. During this workshop, we had guest speakers, panel discussions, and group discussions and