About SolaTeach
SolaTeach is an online education and community support initiative dedicated to empowering Afghan girls, young women, and conflict-affected immigrants. We believe every girl and young person deserves the right to learn, heal, and shape their future—no matter their circumstances. Through our digital platform and New Roots USA initiative, we provide accessible, high-quality education, mental wellbeing support, and community integration programs that build skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
Our work directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 5: Gender Equality, and SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Mission
Our mission is to offer Afghan girls and other conflict-affected youth free, accessible learning and professional support. Through SolaTeach and New Roots USA, we provide English, digital skills, career training, and mental wellbeing support in safe online and community spaces—so they can study, find decent work, and support their families and communities.
Vision
Whether in Afghanistan or in countries like the United States, our vision is that young people affected by crisis can learn, heal, and feel they belong. We envision a future where every girl and young person has the opportunity to build skills, protect their wellbeing, and shape their own future with dignity and hope.
How We Make a Difference
Our focus is not only on learning, but also on restoring a sense of hope and possibility—because even in silence and restriction, the desire to learn is still alive.
Free English Grammar, Writing & Communication Classes
Building language skills for higher education and remote work.
Professional Development Workshops & Seminars
Training in resumes, freelancing, job readiness, and digital tools.
Academic Mentorship & Career Guidance
Connecting students with global mentors for confidence and direction.
Access to Technology & Internet Support
Providing data packages and devices to remove access barriers.
Safe & Supportive Online Learning Spaces
Secure groups for collaboration, support, and belonging.
New Roots USA
Our New Roots USA initiative supports Afghans and other conflict-affected immigrants with services that help them integrate into their new communities, safeguard their mental wellbeing, and build career readiness for long-term stability.
Our Partners
We are grateful to our partners for helping us empower Afghan girls and youth through online learning and educational opportunities.
Our Projects
We build pathways for Afghan girls & youth through digital learning, skills training, and global mentorship.
Empowering Afghan Girls Through Digital Learning
SolaTeach is proud to lead a youth-driven initiative supported by Global Changemakers through the Community Action Project grant. This program is dedicated to empowering Afghan girls who have been denied access to traditional education by creating safe, digital learning spaces where they can continue to learn, grow, and build their futures.
Our Mission
SolaTeach provides opportunities for Afghan girls to access English language training, digital literacy, and professional development skills. Through interactive online classes and mentorship, the project equips students to strengthen their knowledge, build confidence, and connect with higher education and career opportunities.
Meet Our Team
- Project Lead: Hamayun Khan
- Director of Operations: Naveed Ahmad
- Director of Media & Design: Nasibullah Layeaq
- English Language Instructors: Laiba Momand, Maryam Jabarkheil, Roya Maliky, and Marya Shafqat
- Educational Advisor: Atifa Esmat Nizhad
Our Impact So Far
- Trained 200+ Afghan girls in English grammar, writing, reading, and speaking skills.
- Delivered professional development seminars to help girls prepare for online work, internships, and higher education opportunities.
- Supported students in securing admissions to online MBA programs and virtual internships, building pathways to careers.
- Provided digital mentorship and safe online learning spaces, ensuring continuity of education under restrictive conditions.
Powered by Global Changemakers
This project is proudly sponsored by Global Changemakers, whose support through funding, mentorship, and global networking has made SolaTeach possible. Their sponsorship enables us to not only deliver impact but also to amplify the voices of Afghan girls worldwide.
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Digital Literacy Tracks
Structured pathways for core computer skills, productivity, research & safe internet use.
Mentorship Circles
Small group guidance from vetted global professionals encouraging confidence & clarity.
Pathway to Careers
Workshops & mock interviews prepare students for remote work & higher education programs.
Safe Learning Design
Privacy, moderated sessions & trust‑building protocols ensure dignity & security.
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Get Enrolled NowCommunity Integration
Through New Roots USA, we help newcomers find belonging, build stability, and navigate life in countries like the United States. We combine community orientation with practical skill-building so families can settle confidently and support themselves.
Mental Wellbeing
We promote emotional wellbeing with accessible, culturally-aware support. Our sessions help participants understand stress, build resilience, and find trusted community connections—online and in-person where possible.
Why SolaTeach?
In Afghanistan, millions of girls have been barred from secondary school and university since 2021—shut out of classrooms not by war or poverty, but simply for being girls. Their futures narrow to early marriage or low-paid work, and a whole generation risks losing its sense of purpose and possibility. SolaTeach exists to quietly, practically change that by providing free online learning in English, digital skills, and career development so girls can keep studying and reopen paths to education and income.
At the same time, many Afghans and other conflict-affected families are rebuilding their lives in countries like the United States, facing trauma, isolation, and economic stress. Through New Roots USA, we support these immigrants with community integration, mental wellbeing sessions, and career-focused training—helping them find belonging, build stability, and create new futures for themselves and their families.
Core Values
- Empowerment – We use education and skills training to help Afghan girls and conflict-affected youth shape their own futures.
- Inclusivity – We create safe, welcoming spaces—online and in community—where everyone has equal access to learning and support.
- Resilience – We strengthen emotional wellbeing and practical skills so participants can cope with trauma, adapt, and thrive.
- Community – We foster belonging through peer groups, mentorship, and New Roots USA community-integration activities.
- Advocacy – We raise awareness and speak up for the right to education, mental health support, and dignified opportunities.
- Excellence – We continually improve our programs to offer high-quality, relevant learning and support aligned with global standards and the SDGs.
Goals
- Provide access to quality online education, tutoring, and skills courses (English, digital literacy, career readiness).
- Offer mentorship and peer-support networks that connect youth with role models and trusted adults.
- Integrate mental health awareness and stress management into our learning pathways.
- Support community integration for immigrants in countries like the United States through New Roots USA.
- Raise awareness and advocate for policies that protect girls’ education and youth wellbeing.
- Collaborate with international organisations, NGOs, and volunteers to expand our reach and impact.
- Continuously adapt and innovate our programs to meet the evolving needs of Afghan girls and other crisis-affected youth.
Online vs In‑Person: At‑a‑Glance
A fast visual guide. Left shows strengths of Online Learning, right shows typical In‑Person constraints. Green = advantage, Red = limitation.
💻Online Learning Advantages
- No daily commute saves time & moneyTime Saver
- Flexible schedule adapts to personal peak focus hours.
- 24/7 access to lessons, replays & resources.
- Lower overall cost with digital materials & reduced overhead.
- Adaptive tools target gaps faster than manual review.
- Controlled environment reduces bullying & illness exposure.
- Global peer interaction widens perspective.
🏫In‑Person Constraints
- Daily travel adds cost, fatigue & scheduling frictionCommute
- Fixed bell schedule limits pacing choices.
- Access tied to classroom hours; missed lessons harder to recover.
- Higher facility & textbook overhead increases tuition.
- One-size pacing; slower personalization.
- Greater exposure to illness, social pressure & disruptions.
- Mostly local peer network; narrower worldview.
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