Identified Problem

The Literacy Crisis

As poverty and conflict persist, millions of Afghan children remain out of school—especially girls. Deep gender inequality, limited resources, and systemic restrictions block access to education. These barriers trap children in generational poverty, forcing many into early marriage or labor. Without literacy, their futures are defined by hardship. We believe education is the key to breaking this cycle.

53%

of Afghan children are out of school — most of them girls.
Without access to education, they face early marriage, child labor, and a lifetime of limited opportunity.

1M

children in Afghanistan — some as young as six — are working to help their families survive. With food scarcity and rising poverty, school becomes a luxury few can afford.

23%

of women in Afghanistan can read, compared to 52% of men.
The gender literacy gap is one of the largest in the world, leaving millions of girls behind.

Identified Problem

The Literacy Crisis

o As poverty and conflict persist, millions of Afghan children remain out of school—especially girls. Deep gender inequality, limited resources, and systemic restrictions block access to education. These barriers trap children in generational poverty, forcing many into early marriage or labor. Without literacy, their futures are defined by hardship. We believe education is the key to breaking this cycle.

53%   of Afghan children are out of school — most of them girls.
Without access to education, they face early marriage, child labor, and a lifetime of limited opportunity.

1M   children in Afghanistan — some as young as six — are working to help their families survive. With food scarcity and rising poverty, school becomes a luxury few can afford.

23% of women in Afghanistan can read, compared to 52% of men.
The gender literacy gap is one of the largest in the world, leaving millions of girls behind.

What We Do

Student Sponsorships

Keep children in school and out of labor or early marriage by covering school costs and supporting their families.

Girls’ & Women’s Online Education

Equip girls and young women with the tools to access online learning, pursue higher education, and build brighter futures.

Classroom Infrastructure & Technology Access

Build safe, functional classrooms and provide learning tools—like desks, textbooks, and computer labs—to ensure full participation in modern education.

Youth Workforce Training

Prepare older students with job skills, career guidance, and digital training to help them transition from school to employment and break the cycle of poverty.

ALF STATISTICS

BY THE NUMBERS

$250K+

In Educational Support

Invested in tuition, supplies, technology, and programming for underserved students.

10,000+

Students Reached

Through literacy programs, classroom investments, and educational outreach since inception.

400+

Students Currently Sponsored

With full coverage for school fees, uniforms, and essential supplies.

350+

Classrooms Equipped

With desks, books, and technology to create safe, functional learning environments.

1,500+

Women Educated

Through digital literacy, vocational programs, and job-readiness coaching.

Watch Us on The CBS Morning Show

Afghan Literacy Foundation was recently interviewed on CBS