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Spring Friend Connections

Our trio of events this spring were delightful ways to greet old friends, meet new supporters, and spread the word about Razia's vital work in Afghanistan. To everyone who joined us, our deepest thanks!

 

“It’s a journey, and we are in the middle. I am so proud the last three years to have the school going.” ~Razia Jan

 

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Razia’s Ray of Hope Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and children in Afghanistan through community-based education. Founded with the belief that education is key to positive, peaceful change for current and future generations, the foundation strives to provide opportunities to learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment.

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Razia with students

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The Zabuli Education Center

PROGRAMS

Zabuli Education Center: Our work in the village of Deh’Subz began with the Zabuli Education Center, a school for girls that opened its doors in March 2008.

FUTURE PROGRAMS

Adult Education Program: The Zabuli Education Center will be home to an adult education program, providing vocational training and literacy education to women during evenings and weekends. The adult education center is expecting 20 to 30 women, many of them widows with children, to come to learn a trade or how to start a business. As Razia Jan observes, “There are a lot of widows with little kids they support. We want to give them a hand to help them make a living.”

Medical Clinic and Commercial Development: Afghanistan has the third-highest infant mortality rate in the world. To combat that statistic, Razia’s Ray of Hope has acquired land adjacent to the Zabuli Education Center for the site of a healthcare facility. The clinic will provide vital prenatal care to pregnant women, support for home-based labor and delivery, and neonatal care for infants. The project’s scope includes a cluster of businesses to support the village of Deh’Subz and surrounding communities within the district.

Current Program

  • The Zabuli Education Center for Women and Girls
    Our community-based education center hosts over 200 girls, providing a rich curriculum that includes academics as well as practical studies from kindergarten through grade six.

Future Programs

  • Adult Education Center
    The Adult Education Center will provide vocational training and literacy education to women — many of whom are widows with children — during evenings and weekends.
  • Medical Clinic and Commercial Development
    Afghanistan has the third-highest infant mortality rate in the world. Our clinic will provide prenatal services, support for home-based labor and delivery, and neonatal care for infants.