As Winter Nears, Afghanistan’s Women-Led Families Face a Harder Choice: Heat or Other Essentials?

As winter approaches, many Afghan families, particularly women-led households, face difficult choices between heating fuel, warm clothing, food and other essentials. Rising costs and limited income opportunities can affect children’s nutrition, school attendance and safe living conditions. The situation reflects Afghanistan’s broader Read More

Forced and Underage Marriage in Afghanistan: A Growing Concern for Girls’ Futures

Introduction Child marriage remains a serious concern in Afghanistan, where poverty, limited educational opportunities, and social pressures can force girls into marriage before they are physically and emotionally ready. For many girls, early marriage means losing their childhood, leaving education behind, and Read More

No Name, No Face, No Fear: The Afghan Women Running the World’s Most Dangerous Newsroom

Rukhshana Media, founded by Zahra Joya in 2020, operates from exile with a network of women reporters working secretly inside Afghanistan. The journalists use pseudonyms, encrypted communications, and other security measures after the Taliban barred women from public speaking and sharply restricted Read More

Ariana Global News Invites Afghan Women to Join Google News

Ariana Global News invites Afghan women journalists to join our volunteer newsroom and publish directly to Google News, giving your local stories a global audience. No experience needed — with a mobile phone and free training you can start reporting, reach international outlets, and even earn from sponsorships.

Ariana Global News Launches Citizen Journalism Program for Afghan Women

Ariana Global News is inviting girls and women across Afghanistan to join a new volunteer citizen journalism program that teaches reporting, mobile storytelling, safety, and verification—no experience needed. Participants get hands-on training, mentoring, and a path to publish stories worldwide via Google News, amplifying local voices with real impact.

Volunteer with Ariana Global News: Empowering Afghan Women in Media

Volunteer journalism with Ariana Global News offers Afghan women a safe, practical way to share local stories, build digital skills, and reach global audiences using only a mobile phone. Join a supportive program that provides training, mentorship, and real opportunities to earn from your reporting.

Report From Your Province: Join Ariana Global News’ Women‑Led Team

Join Ariana Global News’ women-led news team and use just your mobile phone to report the stories from your province that too often go unheard. No experience needed — we’ll train and support you so your local reports can reach Google News and audiences worldwide; message us to join today.

Afghan Women Are Finding New Ways to Keep Learning Despite Education Restrictions

Afghan women and girls are continuing their education through private classes, online lessons and other informal programs as formal opportunities remain restricted. These alternatives help them develop skills, maintain professional knowledge and preserve possibilities for future employment or higher education, despite limitations Read More

Technology Creates New Paths for Afghan Girls

Online learning and digital tools are giving some Afghan girls new opportunities to continue their education despite ongoing restrictions. KABUL — For millions of Afghan girls, the traditional classroom has become inaccessible. Yet the desire to learn remains strong, and technology is Read More