August in AUAF: A Month of Remembrance and Resilience On August 24, 2016, AUAF faced a complex terrorist attack. A mural painted shortly after still stands as a tribute to those we lost and a reminder of their courage and dreams. On August 15, 2021, the Afghan government collapsed. Just two weeks later, AUAF’s fall semester began on time—thanks to innovative online teaching and the unwavering determination of our students. These moments could have ended our mission. Instead, they deepened our resolve. Today, we share our updated AUAF Timeline—a living record of resilience, milestones, and our belief in education’s power to shape a brighter future. #AUAF #EducationPrevails #Afghanistan #FAUAF (fb)

In Afghanistan today, women are banned from higher education. Speaking out about your beliefs can be dangerous. For many AUAF students, staying safe means staying anonymous. But anonymity does not mean silence. Throughout history, writers have used pseudonyms to speak truth in hostile environments. For our students—who can’t safely use their own names—we’ve chosen one: Roya, which means dream in Dari. Roya is not one person. Roya is every student who carries their courage in secret. Each story in this series will be shared under that name. #AUAF #VoicesofRoya #educationwillprevail #fauaf (fb)