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Welcome to Rahela Trust

At Rahela Trust, we are committed to transforming lives through education and cultural exchange. We provide university scholarships and leadership mentoring programs for talented, underprivileged women in rural Afghanistan. Additionally, we support secondary school education to empower young women with the tools they need to succeed.

In the UK, we foster inclusivity and mutual understanding through cross-cultural community activities and language programs, building the foundation for a progressive and cohesive future society.

 

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 An urgent message from Rahela Trust


With deep regret, semi-higher educational institutions that trained midwives and healthcare specialists have also been shut down following the ban on girls’ education in schools and universities. This action will have profound and destructive impacts on the future of Afghan women and the overall public health of the community. 
 Rahela Trust has believed since its inception that education is a fundamental right for every individual. No society can achieve progress and prosperity without the participation of women in the fields of education, healthcare, and development. Denying girls access to education not only violates human rights but also challenges Islamic and humanitarian values, putting the future of millions of Afghan women and children at risk. 
 We call on the international community, human rights organizations, religious leaders, and the honorable people of Afghanistan to respond to this concerning situation and unite in advocating for women’s and girls’ right to education. Educating women is a religious, ethical, and social responsibility that must be upheld. 
 Rahela Trust remains committed to continuing its efforts to support Afghan women and girls.

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 To date, we have provided 55 young women with higher education scholarships, supported 100 secondary school students, and offered mentoring to both groups, with guidance from internal and external mentors, both inside and outside of Afghanistan.

If additional funding is secured, we plan to increase this number to 255 women over the next 4 years.

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Our Strategic Goals

1. Expand networks of educated and mentored women who contribute to Afghanistan’s positive and progressive development

2. Engage diaspora and ally communities in national development

3. Influence the international community to support the education of women and girls in Afghanistan

4. Strengthen and grow Rahela Trust to increase impact

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Rahela Sidiqi

Rahela is the Founding Director of Rahela Trust. 

She is the former Senior Advisor of Afghanistan’s Civil Service Commission and Senior Social Development Advisor of UN-Habitat Afghanistan. Since 1993, she has worked as a women’s rights activist at the grassroots and policy levels in Afghanistan. 

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OUR STRATEGIC GOALS 

  1. Expand networks of educated and mentored women who contribute to Afghanistan’s positive and progressive development
  2. Engage diaspora and ally communities in national development
  3. Influence the international community to support the education of women and girls in Afghanistan
  4. Strengthen and grow Rahela Trust to increase impact

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Rahela Trust Trustees’ Annual Report

Rahela Trust Trustees’ Annual Report & Financial StatementAPRIL 2023 – MARCH 2024 Follow the link below to download the report Trustees’ Annual Report & Financial Statements- April 2023-March 2024

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Call for Scholarship Applications 2024

اعلان بورسیه تحصیلی راحله ترست برای زنان افغان راحله ترست با  همکاری دانشگاه گوهَرشاد قرار است تا بورسیه‌های آنلاین لیسانس برای زنان افغان واجد شرایط که در حال تحصیل در مقاطع لسانس، ارائه دهد. این سازمان در سال 2015 توسط فعال حقوق زنان افغان، خانم راحله صدیقی، تأسیس شد و در تاریخ 26 فوریه 2016 […]

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Afghan UK Community Event ~ Education & Mentoring for Women in Afghanistan

We’re excited to host, alongside the South London United Nations Association (SLUNA), our next UK Afghan community event. Event details:Date – Friday 1st December 2023Time – 7:30 PM – 21:15 PMLocation – The Community Church, Werter Road, London, SW15 2LLExpect a mix of Afghan and vegetarian food, engaging conversation, and an update on the current context […]

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Call for Scholarship Applications 2023

اعلان بورسیه تحصیلی راحله ترست برای زنان افغان راحله ترست با  همکاری دانشگاه گوهَرشاد قرار است تا بورسیه‌های آنلاین لیسانس برای زنان افغان واجد شرایط که در حال تحصیل در مقاطع لسانس، ارائه دهد. این سازمان در سال 2015 توسط فعال حقوق زنان افغان، خانم راحله صدیقی، تأسیس شد و در تاریخ 26 فوریه 2016 […]

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The Woman & Girls Match Fund 2023

Despite marking two years since the Taliban banned women’s education in Afghanistan, we aren’t giving up hope. Our belief that positive change is still possible has earned us a spot in The Big Give’s Woman & Girls Match Fund 2023. Some key information:  Between Wednesday 11th October to Wednesday 18th October, Rahela Trust aims to raise £5,000.  […]

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2 Years Since the Taliban Takeover

Today marks two years since the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. Our work providing university scholarships and mentoring to women in Afghanistan continues. Afghan women are not deterred from fighting for their rights and they do this in so many ways. Today, alongside our partner The Circle NGO we shine a light on one of our […]

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