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6/2010 Grant
We're thrilled to announce that Razia's Ray of Hope has been awarded a $45,000 grant from the Khaled Hosseini Foundation. This grant will fund tuition, books, and teacher salaries at the Zabuli Education Center. We cannot overstate the impact this grant will have on the lives and futures of our students.

4/2010 Spotlight
What Tomorrow Brings, Beth Murphy's film about the Zabuli Education Center, was awarded a Cinereach grant!

1/2010 Release
ARZU STUDIO HOPE Unveils Women's Community Center in Afghanistan; Razia Jan Program Director. (PDF)

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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

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.