“I’m tired, depressed, and alone. FIA is the only reason I get up in the morning.” - Sohailia S, 19, Cabin City, Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, girls are told NO.
NO to school.
NO to opportunity.
NO to freedom.

But they keep FIGHTING.

Forward International Academy (FIA) is an international school providing American education to middle and high school students around the world regardless of their circumstances.

Today, FIA serves students from Afghanistan, Algeria, China, Nigeria, Pakistan, Portugal, and Ukraine. Upon graduation, our students earn an American high school diploma, opening pathways to universities in the U.S. and beyond.

For this fundraising campaign, we are focusing on one of the countries we proudly serve: AFGHANISTAN.

Government restrictions ban Afghan girls from schooling beyond 6th grade. At FIA, we believe every girl deserves a chance to learn, so we have partnered with local institutions and non-profit organizations in Afghanistan to provide approved and safe educational opportunities.

With 90% of the population living below the poverty line, paying $100 for school is impossible.

WITH YOUR SUPPORT:

Any amount helps provide education and hope for Afghan girls
$50 provides 1 semester of school for 1 girl
$100 sponsors 1 girls for a full year of school at FIA
$500 sponsors 5 girls
$1,000 sponsors 10 futures transformed

Currently, FIA sponsors 18 Afghan girls, and our goal is to sponsor 200 Afghan girls to study at FIA. Please donate today!

“FIA and the staff are not just teachers. They are the hope and light in so much darkness.” - Zahra A, 15, northern Afghanistan

There’s a Persian word: AZRAKHSH — a beautiful light in the darkness.

That’s what FIA is.
That’s what YOU can be.

Be the reason a girl dares to DREAM.
Be the LIGHT in the darkness.

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At FIA, We Believe Education Is A Right For All

Change a Life: Sponsor an Afghan Girl's Education at Forward International Academy