The Situation in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is facing a deep social, economic, and cultural crisis. Millions of children are growing up without access to education. Girls are banned from attending school, young boys disappear into radical madrassas, and the country’s cultural heritage is under threat
Nour believes education is the most powerful tool to break this cycle
The 8 Major Challenges
Refugee Crisis
7 million Afghans live in exile.
Poor Infrastructure
No roads, no schools in rural areas.
Ethnic Division
Lack of social cohesion or national unity.
Illiteracy
1 in 2 children cannot read or write.
Religious Fundamentalism
Rise of Deobandi and Salafist education.
Gender Inequality
Girls banned from school after grade 6.
Lost Diaspora Generation
Child labor, no access to education.
Cultural Erosion
Traditions and language are vanishing.
What Nour is Doing About It
Education as a Bridge
Digital education that helps overcome ethnic divides and gender inequality.
Preserving Culture Through Learning
Lessons in Dari and Pashto on history, poetry, tradition, and tolerance.
Alternative to Radicalization
E-learning as a safe, culturally sensitive alternative to madrassas.
Quotes & Real Stories
Voices from youth in the diaspora and rural Afghanistan
After we returned from Pakistan, there was no school. I learned to read through Nour.
I taught my little sister how to read using a USB stick with Nour lessons.
Further Reading & Downloads
Download: Brochure 2025–2030
Our strategic vision and educational roadmap for the next five years
PDF: Background Analysis – Why Education Matters Now
A data-based insight into the impact of education in post-crisis Afghanistan