Let Afghan Girls Learn

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Note donation is not tax deductible, for tax receipt please donate directly through the COFA website (circle 132). I'm running 100 miles at Ultra Series SA's Ultra Adelaide to raise money and awareness for secret schools for girls in Afghanistan. In a country where girls are denied education, these schools offer a lifeline, empowering young minds with knowledge and hope for a brighter future and providing employment for female teachers. Every step I take is supporting these brave people and the educators risking everything to teach them. Your contribution will help keep these vital schools running. Together, we can make a difference. In 2021, when the Taliban took control in Afghanistan, they stopped girls from going to school. Since then, the rights of women and girls have been eroded constantly. But some friends from different places, mostly in Australia, decided to help. They started secret schools for girls in Afghanistan. They planned carefully and worked with people they trusted inside Afghanistan to find safe places for the schools. Even though it was risky, they managed to set up classrooms in hidden spots in different parts of Afghanistan. Despite the dangers, girls started coming to these secret schools to learn. More and more joined, eager to get an education despite the Taliban’s rules. Running the schools wasn’t easy. They faced problems with money, safety, and logistics. But the friends never gave up. Now, they need help to keep the schools running. Donations are crucial to pay for teachers, supplies, and safety measures. You can donate monthly or once to help run the classes. Alternatively, you can sponsor one or more classes. With just $150, you can support one class of 10 students for a month. Despite the challenges, these secret schools are shining lights in a dark time for Afghanistan. With help from supporters like you, they can continue to provide hope and education to girls who need it most. https://7news.com.au/news/from-adelaide-erfan-has-set-up-secret-schools-for-afghan-girls-to-receive-an-education-c-14563739 https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansardr/28021/&sid=0222 #LetAfghanGirlsLearn
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21 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your support of this vital project! Everyone's support and generosity has multiplied and I have been told that two new schools have been opened because of this humble fundraiser! Thank you again, your support means the world to the girls and their network.
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13 Jul 2025
A massive thank you to everyone who has donated, we've reached the goal of $5000! 🎉 So many girls will be able to attend school because of your generosity. Unfortunately my goal of completing the miler yesterday didn't quite go to plan and I pulled out at around 50 miles/81km due to awful blisters from getting wet feet very early making it hard to stay on my feet let alone for another 80km. I learned a lot and there will be another attempt at some point, in the meantime, after regrowing my toenails, I have a chance of minor redemption at the Heysen 115km in October.
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26 May 2025
A huge thank you to all of the new and old donators! The target of $5000 is in sight! My training 50miler on the Heysen Trail in the Flinders Ranges went as well as I could have hoped and I learnt a lot! I have a period of training now before I start my taper before race day, it's getting close!
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27 Apr 2025
Thank you! We've just reached halfway to my goal, $2500! That's about enough to keep a single school going for 16 months. Perfect timing as I have been spending this weekend getting ready for a huge training run next weekend. 50 miles in the beautiful Ikara-Flinders Ranges. As it's so remote the logistics have been fun to sort out. It will be my longest single training run before the miler and I am so excited for the challenge and what I will learn along the way! Cheers,
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09 Apr 2025
A very sincere thank you to everyone who has donated, I can't believe we're already over $2000! This morning I was a guest on coast FM and was interviewed by Rob McLennan, thank you for having me!
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Anonymous
Tue, 15 Jul 2025
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Benno Thiel
Mon, 14 Jul 2025
$ 30
All the best Paige!
All the best Paige!
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Anonymous
Sat, 12 Jul 2025
$ 11
Very Proud of you 👏 You will be very happy when you see that your Target is achieved
Very Proud of you 👏 You will be very happy when you see that your Target is achieved
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Jane Jeffreys
Sat, 12 Jul 2025
$ 150
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Alan Larkin
Sat, 12 Jul 2025
$ 100
Congratulations on your tremendous effort Paige. 🏆
Congratulations on your tremendous effort Paige. 🏆
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Sarah Huang
Fri, 11 Jul 2025
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$ 150
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Anonymous
Fri, 11 Jul 2025
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Katey
Fri, 11 Jul 2025
$ 50
Proud of you!
Proud of you!
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Robert May
Fri, 11 Jul 2025
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Happy to support a very good fund
Happy to support a very good fund
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D Barnfield
Fri, 11 Jul 2025
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RAISING FUNDS FOR
The Empowerment Network
FUNDS BANKED TO:
Circle of Friends Australia

Campaign Creator
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Paige Honor
Adelaide, SA
Created Jan 2025

$5,135 raised

From 54 Donations
TARGET $5,000

Please support this cause

AUD
$
RAISING FUNDS FOR
The Empowerment Network
FUNDS BANKED TO:
Circle of Friends Australia
Campaign Creator
PH
Paige Honor
Adelaide, SA
Created Jan 2025