Nearly 20 years after the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan, many Americans continue to focus on the country’s precarious internal security situation, the prospect of the Taliban’s return to power, and if the international community should play a role there today. Yet, Afghanistan’s challenges often overshadow its many successes — particularly the emergence of a civil […]
[Read More]JOIN US for a Webinar Special Discussion with AUAF and ISOA on Wednesday, December 2nd
Security Through Education: The Role of the American University of Afghanistan in Building Stability and Peace in Afghanistan Featuring Gen. (Ret.) John W. “Mick” Nicholson, including Guest Speakers Ambassador Kelley E. Currie, Representatives Lois Frankel (FL) and Michael Waltz (FL), and Ambassador Roya Rahmani. Registration is free! Please sign up: https://stability-operations.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1449379&group=.
[Read More]Attack on Kabul University
Friends of the American University of Afghanistan stands with AUAF to strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack on Kabul University in which many innocent students were martyred and wounded. Education is the primary tool to help build a better future for Afghanistan. Terrorists must not be allowed to determine the future of Afghanistan. AUAF President David […]
[Read More]William and Flora Hewlett Foundation grant award to develop Science, Technology, and Math (STM) Education in Afghanistan
In March 2020, Friends of the American University of Afghanistan (FAUAF) received a grant from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to develop a Full-Cycle STM Education program in Afghanistan. The Grant will be implemented at the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF).
[Read More]AUAF Celebrates the Graduating Class of 2020
AUAF celebrates the graduation of a resilient class of 2020. David Sedney, AUAF President, Victoria Fontan, AUAF’s VP of Academic Affairs, and Arsalan Lutfi, Chairman of AUAF’s Board of Trustees provide a heartfelt message to graduating students via Facebook. Watch the video below, and be sure to like and follow AUAF and Friends of AUAF on […]
[Read More]AUAF Turns Fifteen
This semester marks 15 years of AUAF history. In March 2005, U.S. First Lady Laura Bush made a historic visit to Afghanistan where she witnessed the signing of the documents that opened the door for the project that would become the American University of Afghanistan. Anita McBride, then Chief of Staff to Mrs. Bush and […]
[Read More]The Afghan Girls Robotics Team Continue to Inspire in the Pandemic Fight
The all-female robotics team, the Afghan Dreamers, are doing their part in the fight against the global pandemic. The girls continue to inspire women seeking higher education in Afghanistan after making international headlines in 2017. This time, the Afghan Dreamers are helping to build cheap, affordable ventilators out of Toyota parts. The new team — […]
[Read More]AUAF In The News: Afghan Youth Cling to What They’ve Gained
Afghan youth, many of whom grew up in the 1990s under Taliban rule, are optimistic and determined for a bright future. Leading this charge are brave Afghan women fighting for the hard-won gains for Afgan women, children, and civil society. Among this new generation of leaders is AUAF graduate, Zainab Azizi. “I‘m really proud that […]
[Read More]KBR Sponsors Sports Fields and Scholarships at AUAF
On Nov. 9, 2019, AUAF leadership welcomed KBR as they led the soccer field ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of KBR’s donation. The new “KBR Field” is a major focal point of the University — where students interact and build relationships in a healthy, active way. To read more about KBR and AUAF, follow the link.
[Read More]AUAF In The News: For Peace in Afghanistan, Women Must be Involved
With peace agreements on-going, critical to Afghanistan’s future is a continued commitment to education and women’s rights. Key to these commitments — as the article argues — is the American University of Afghanistan. Holly Kuzmich writes, “In a nation where, sadly, 88 percent of women are illiterate, women comprise 42 percent of AUAF’s student body. […]
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