Empowering Afghan youth through accessible education, skill-building, and lifelong learning opportunities for a brighter future...
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To lead transformative education programs in Afghanistan, fostering a literate, skilled, and self-reliant society...
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Dedicated to education, empowerment, integrity, inclusivity, and fostering innovation for a brighter future...
Read MoreShining Star Educational Organization of Afghanistan (SSEOA) is a non-profit, non-governmental and non-political organization registered with Ministry of Economy with registration 4388. SSEOA works in the field of education and livelihood in the remote region of Afghanistan. SSEOA envisions to create educational opportunities for girls and women to grow, thrive, and prosper. SSEOA works to empower communities of Afghanistan through literacy and education, especially for girls, promotes peace through education, and conveys the importance of these activities all around the country. SSEOA believes that without educating the girls peace and prosperity is not possible that’s why our mission is to create educational opportunities and livelihood skills that enable Afghans specially girls and women in the remote region of Afghanistan.
Early Childhood Development (ECD) – Strong Beginnings Nurturing futures from the very start. Nurturing young minds through quality early learning, play-based education, and parental support to lay the foundation for lifelong growth, resilience, and opportunity.
Read MoreExpanding access to quality education, scholarships, and tutoring support to empower every learner—bridging inequalities, fostering inclusivity, and unlocking future opportunities.
Read MoreImproving community health by ensuring clean water, safe sanitation, and hygiene awareness, protecting dignity, preventing disease, and promoting healthier, sustainable communities.
Read MoreStrengthening health and nutrition for children, youth, and families through awareness, supplementation, and preventive care, building stronger communities and healthier generations.
Read MoreCreating safe spaces for children and youth, preventing abuse, and promoting rights-based protection that restores dignity, hope, and security for every child.
Read MoreEquipping youth and women with job-ready skills, vocational training, and entrepreneurship support—empowering self-reliance, economic security, and sustainable futures.
Read MoreFostering resilience through climate-smart practices, awareness, and community-led solutions that protect natural resources, livelihoods, and generations from environmental challenges.
Empowering youth and communities to engage in civic leadership, advocacy, and social responsibility, strengthening democratic values and inclusive development.
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Maryam a young and determined 12 year old girl, a student of the 2nd grade from Koro Naw village in Asmar district, a remote and mountainous area where schools were completely out of reach. Before the CBE program began, children in her community grew up without even the basic opportunity to read or write. “I used to watch other children in nearby towns carrying books, and I wished I could be like them,” Maryam remembers. Read More...
Sema is a 12-year-old girl and a 5th grade student from Nangalam Tange, a remote village in Dara-e-Pech district of Kunar Province. She lives with her parents and three younger siblings, who are between the ages of 7 and 9. Her father works as a small vendor in the village, while her mother is a housewife.
The family faced a major tragedy when her elder brother—who had been both the breadwinner and Sema’s primary source of learning—passed away. Since then, the family has struggled both financially and emotionally.
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Naima Torakai is 24 years old. She was born and raised in Nangalam Tange village, located in Dara-e-Pech district of Kunar Province. Against many odds, Naima completed grade 12 in a rural, underserved community, where educational opportunities were scarce and challenges were plenty. Growing up in this environment, Naima developed a deep passion for education that refused to be dimmed. Driven by this passion, she began her teaching journey at a local Islamic religious school, where she taught for two years. Despite her enthusiasm and dedication, the poor condition of the school facilities and a lack of proper resources made it difficult for her to thrive as an educator. Read More...
Halima Safi was born and raised in a rural vil lage in Dara-e-Pech district of Kunar province. She lives with her parents, three sisters, and two younger brothers. Her elderly father can no longer work and is unable to support the family financially. As an unmarried young woman, Halima has taken on the role of the sole breadwinner through her job as a CBE teacher. Halima’s Father– Mohammad Agha states, “I may be old and weak, but when I see my daughter going to school with books in hand, I feel strength in my heart. She has become the hope of our home.” Read More...
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