Girls on the Path of Change

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A woman wearing a green headscarf and black face mask sitting at a pink table, writing on papers with a pen.

Lighting the Path to a Brighter Future for Girls and Women of Afghanistan

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A woman in a black mask and maroon headscarf stands behind a display table of artwork and crafts at an indoor event. She is holding a painting of a matchstick with a burning flame and a pencil drawing of a crying woman. The background has a pink banner with purple logo and text, and various framed artworks and bead crafts are on the table.

Who we are

Girls on the Path of Change (GPC) is an international, independent, and youth-led organization dedicated to empowering girls who have been denied access to education, especially in Afghanistan. Through online digital classrooms, community building, advocacy campaigns, and storytelling, we provide girls with quality education, amplify their voices, and support their right to a brighter future.

Driven by compassion, our volunteers work to ensure every girl has the opportunity to learn, lead, and thrive.
GPC offers a variety of programs, including GPC Academy—the education-focused branch of the organization; Youth on the Path of Change (YPC), which engages a broader community in supporting our mission; and the Ambassadors Program, which represents GPC across different countries alongside several specialized committees.

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FOUNDER

ROBINA AZIZI

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Our work

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A group of six women standing in a room with cultural decorations, display tables with artwork and crafts, and a banner that reads 'Girls in the pocket of change.' They are wearing masks and traditional and modern clothing.
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ART & EXPRESSION

COMMUNITY

LANGUAGE CLASSES

ADVOCACY

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International Recognition

  • A woman with black hair and sunglasses holds a paper with the quote 'Support Girls' Education Afghanistan.' She is standing outside in front of a building with a white door and black floor. There is a yellow banner at the top with the word 'Afghanistan' and a globe icon. At the bottom, a quote in yellow text says, 'Ignorance is no match for the power of knowledge and education.' The woman's name, Robina Azizi, and her title, Founder of Girls on the Path of Change, are written below.

    Amnesty International

    “Ignorance is no match for the power of knowledge and education."

    Read our founder Robina Azizi’s inspiring story, featured by Amnesty International on Education Day.

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  • Daily Beast

    Robina Azizi was featured by The Daily Beast as an inspiring education activist. In the piece, she shared the story behind founding Girls On The Path Of Change (GPC) and how the initiative has impacted over 1,000 lives in Afghanistan.

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  • A woman with long dark hair wearing a white textured sweater and a dark vest with colorful floral embroidery, standing next to a logo of The Diana Award with a silhouette profile of Princess Diana, and the text '2024 Diana Award Recipient' along with the hashtag #2024DianaAwards.

    Diana Awards

    Robina Azizi, founder of Girls On The Path Of Change (GPC), received the prestigious Diana Award 2024 in recognition of her impactful work empowering girls and advocating for change through GPC.


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Our Impact

Since its inception, GPC has provided free online education to thousands of Afghan girls deprived of access to school and university across Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan. Our courses have consistently offered a safe and supportive psychological space for these students, earning recognition from fellow human rights organisations.

In addition to educating students, GPC has inspired volunteer educators worldwide, each profoundly impacted by their experience teaching our students.

Our mission goes beyond the classroom. To further support and empower our students, we have organized workshops and webinars with professionals in journalism, photography, writing, psychology, human rights activism, and more!

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Empowerment

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Education

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Empowerment 〰️ Education 〰️

Hear from Afghan women

Show your support for Afghan women and girls by taking the time to read their words.

Find stories of hope and strength on our GPC Academy LinkedIn page.

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