Our Mission

Since the pandemic, education has fundamentally changed with an opening of barriers that previously existed between locations, languages and cultures. It is now possible to have a virtual classroom where trust, commitment, and learning create a true community. These communities enable enriching cultural exchanges between teachers and students. For instance, discussions around poetry and art allow students to find their voice and fight isolation in life which helps build their social and emotional skills so that they can connect with others. 

Hila teachers and Conversation Partners grow their ability to understand others and Afghan culture, a beautifully rich and complex system where women show amazing strength and resilience, staying grounded and focused on what is truly important in life. Our program believes in family support which helps root our students in their educational pursuits.