THRIVE Afghanistan
Skills for a Brighter Future for Afghan Women
THRIVE Afghanistan is an online learning and job-matching program for women. It consists of self-paced studying on Kiron Campus, interactive weekly online study sessions, live webinars, mentoring, and job-matching.
In addition to tailored career-relevant knowledge, participants gain English, digital, and soft skills for work.
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The pilot in Afghanistan focused on English, digital skills, and e-commerce
THRIVE Afghanistan trained women from Kabul, Herat, Kunduz, Nangarhar, and Ghazni in career-relevant skills in the field of sales and digital marketing. We developed the program based on our experience from THRIVE 1.0 (Germany, Switzerland, and Austria).
Pilot: Nov, 2023 – Oct, 2024
Professional pathway: E-Commerce
English, digital, and soft skills
Community support
Mentoring & effective job-matching
The challenge
Being a woman in Afghanistan
Afghans face significant barriers to job readiness, including limited access to quality education, underfunded vocational systems, and gaps in digital and English literacy. For women and non-binary, social norms, mobility restrictions, and discrimination further hinder workforce entry.
The pilot attempt
Kiron promotes an entire community of learners
Throughout the pilot, the women showed remarkable motivation, sharing heartfelt feedback about the positive impact on their lives. Their female relatives often joined the online sessions, particularly the English classes, to learn together. This not only enriched the learning experience but also demonstrated strong community engagement and interest.
Planned re-start: May 2025
150+ on the waiting list
After the pilot, we have a waiting list of more than 150 potential participants for future program iterations. This reflects the program’s long-lasting impact and signals the need for such programs in the region.
Our Impact
Even after the learning journey ends, many participants of the THRIVE Afghanistan pilot continue to actively learn on our Campus and engage in the online community.
70%
Completed the program
28%
Secured on-site jobs, internships, or further studies
64%
Stated that their professional skills had improved
77%
Rated the program as very good
80%
Engaged in the weekly study sessions (strong community, psycho-social and career support)
What participants say
THRIVE Afghanistan is the “start of a new journey”.
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It was difficult to imagine I could start my lessons over, but when this program began, I started to believe in myself and a better future. Again, thanks for everything you are doing for us.
Tayeba, THRIVE participant
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I’m incredibly grateful to THRIVE for providing these valuable learning opportunities free of charge. In a time of uncertainty, they have given me a sense of purpose and hope for the future.
Marwa, THRIVE participant
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I believe no organization supports Afghan women quite like yours. It truly feels miraculous to have access to such a program. I cannot thank you enough for everything you are doing for us.
Zahra, THRIVE participant
Alongside skills training, THRIVE Afghanistan offers psychosocial and peer support to women during these challenging times — helping them regain hope and pursue new career opportunities.
THRIVE Afghanistan is not just a learning program – it’s a community for those who have been isolated and marginalized from public life.
Let’s work towards a shared goal
Your support matters – we invite you to jointly develop a future program.
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Let’s explore how we can make a difference in Afghanistan together!
Fundraising & Comms
Dr. Gunda Amat Amoros
International Programs Lead
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