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. […]
[Read More]AUAF In The News: Andrea Mitchell Reflects on Women in Politics
Courtesy Christopher Dilts/MSNBC In this thoughtful article, MSNBC reporter Andrea Mitchell reflects on the impact that women in politics have had on her life. Andrea is no stranger to Afghanistan and Afghan women, having reported from Afghanistan under Taliban rule in 1998, and sees the importance of AUAF as a co-ed institution of higher education. […]
[Read More]Congressional Support for AUAF
Representatives Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Lois Frankel (D-FL) crafted a letter of support to urge the Department of State to provide AUAF with the funds needed to continue operations after May 2020 as directed by the Congress in P.L. 116-94. In a truly bipartisan effort, AUAF obtained the support of 41 House Members, and Senators.
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