VSHSL
LITERACY.
SELF-RELIANCE.
BELONGING.
OUR MISSION
Nurture Communication, Self-Reliance, Literacy and Leadership by Building Community Connections Through Increased Access to Information, Experiences, and Targeted Life Skills.
“It is like I was blind. I did not know where to start. Not write my name or know my phone
number or where I lived. I did not leave my house alone ever. I could not talk or ask for help.
Now the light is on. I know my own way.”
~ Shekiba, Pods Literacy student and mother of a special needs child
“I want to be a bridge between Afghan and American culture language. I understand both can
explain teach students in our own language. I love using my skills experience to meet our ladies
where they are. We help bridge to new understanding so they can solve their own problems.”
~ Sana, Pods Literacy Teacher
OUR PROGRAMS
Join Us—Empower Women, Transform Communities
Demand is surging—enrollment grew tenfold in one year, and we now have a waitlist. With your support, we can reach more pre-literate/low education Afghan women and create lasting change. When women rise, communities thrive.
Fueled by grassroots support, volunteers, and a modest budget, AA+ proves that community partnerships change lives. Whether you volunteer, donate, or spread the word, you help create opportunities for literacy, leadership, and self-reliance. Together, we can build a future where every woman has the skills and confidence to thrive.
