UPDATE — 10 AUGUST 2026

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, we have now raised enough to purchase 23 of the 52 laptops needed for our students. Thank you to everyone who has supported the appeal. We are now raising funds for the remaining 29 laptops.

Girls in Afghanistan have already earned places on international Master’s programmes and secured remote internships.

Several students have already started their internships, while others will begin over the coming weeks. More students are due to start online Master’s degrees at international universities in September and October 2026.

Without a laptop, many simply cannot take up the opportunities they have worked so hard to earn.

We have also launched a separate Connectivity Fund to ensure that all 14 Masters students can remain connected throughout their studies. In addition to providing laptops, we are raising funds to install home Wi-Fi, supply power banks for use during frequent electricity outages, and cover the cost of internet access every month throughout their two-year Master’s programmes.

If you would like to support this part of their journey, you can find our Connectivity Fund here:

https://givebutter.com/keeping-20-afghan-women-connected-1rkiou

Since 2021, girls and women in Afghanistan have been banned from secondary school, university, and most forms of employment. Despite these restrictions, Victory Afghanistan now supports more than 1,200 Afghan girls and women through free online English education, mentoring, and career development, delivered by over 150 volunteers across 24 countries.

WHY 52 LAPTOPS?

We are currently raising funds for 52 laptops for students who have already secured life-changing educational and professional opportunities.

Online Master’s Programmes – 14 Laptops

14 students are preparing to begin online Master’s degrees at international universities in September and October 2026, studying subjects including Computer Science, Business, Human Resources, and Education.

International Remote Internships – 38 Laptops

38 students have secured international remote internships with companies in the UK, USA, and beyond.

Some internships have already begun, while others are starting over the coming weeks. These placements provide real professional experience and are designed to lead directly to future employment opportunities.

These opportunities have already been earned.

The only thing preventing some students from taking part is access to a suitable laptop.

WHY A LAPTOP MATTERS

90% of our students rely entirely on smartphones to study.

Many attend university seminars, complete assignments, write essays, and even join internship interviews using only a mobile phone.

A laptop enables a student to:

Complete an international Master’s degree from Afghanistan.
Attend live seminars and examinations.
Participate fully in international internships.
Build a CV with real professional experience.
Transition into paid remote employment.

A laptop is far more than a device.

It is the bridge between education, employment, and financial independence.

THE COST

Each laptop costs $760 (approximately £600).

While the retail value of the device itself is lower, technology purchased inside Afghanistan incurs significant import duties, border charges, supply shortages, and local distribution costs.

Our priority is to provide every student with a reliable device capable of supporting postgraduate study and professional work for several years.

TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Funds are allocated to a specific student.

Each laptop is purchased locally from a trusted supplier. Students provide photographs of the device and the official receipt, and all documentation is recorded by our team.

Where possible, we also request follow-up photographs to confirm that the laptop continues to support the student’s education and professional development.

This ensures complete accountability to every donor.

CONTACT

For further information, please contact our Finance Manager

zuhra@victoryafghanistan.org

Fund 52 Laptops for Afghan Women beginning Master’s Degrees and International Internships