In 2021, something unthinkable happened.
Across Afghanistan, girls and young women were told they could no longer go to school. Universities closed their doors to them. Futures that had taken years of effort…
International Conference: From Emergency to Ecosystem Designing Belonging for Learners from Crisis Contexts Date: 20 March 2026 Location: University of Lisbon
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On this International Women’s Day, I want to highlight the transformative power of education in the lives of women and girls. Education is not just one right among many — it is the…
When conflict erupts or disaster strikes, the first images that come to mind are of shattered homes, families on the move, and schools left in ruins. Yet amid the chaos, one vital dimension…
Despite the troubled times we are living in—marked by conflict, tension, and uncertainty—some moments break through the noise and remind us that hope is not only possible but present. This past week offered…
Quando estalam as guerras ou as catástrofes se fazem sentir, as primeiras imagens que nos vêm à mente são as de casas destruídas, famílias em fuga e escolas em ruínas. No meio desse…
When conflict erupts or disaster strikes, the first images that come to mind are of shattered homes, families on the move, and schools left in ruins. Yet amid the chaos, one vital dimension…
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Giving Back Through Online Actions for Afghan Girls and Women
Many Afghan students have had the opportunity to pursue higher education in Europe through scholarships. While these programs cannot reach…
Aziza Akrami, a young Afghan woman, who graduated with an MBA from the Porto Business School at the end of 2024, thanks to the partnership between this school and Nexus 3.0, as well…
Take a moment to read “From shadows to Hope” below, a deeply moving and powerful essay by M. Saber, an Afghan Student in Portugal, that captures a personal and collec-tive story of pain,…
