The Network of Community Schools for Girls in Afghanistan (Daricha) emerged in response to the Taliban’s ban on women’s education and work. NCSGA is an independent organization that aims to educate girls in Afghanistan through homeschooling, also known as “home schools.”

NCSGA was registered as a non-profit organization in Canada on February 2, 2023, but it started operations on October 1, 2021.

A group of female schoolteachers currently in Afghanistan and Hazrat Wahriz, who lives in Canada, took the initiative to establish Daricha. The Director and teachers at our community schools are committed to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students can develop their intellectual and creative abilities.

Currently, Daricha operates in the following modes:

  • In-Person Schools: Daricha schools operating in 19 provinces of Afghanistan are crucial in empowering young girls who may not otherwise have access to education due to political and social barriers. home schools are currently the only option to provide secondary education for girls in Afghanistan. Our home schools offer regular in-person classes in the provinces where the network is active, and there is an enabling environment to hold classes. Daricha has over 4500 students and 175 qualified teachers in provinces where regular in-person courses are being held, and the number of students enrolling in in-person classes is growing every day. The curriculum consists of core school subjects and specialized courses on various topics to equip students with essential academic knowledge and critical thinking skills.
  • Online Classes: Daricha also offers online classes to girls who have access to the internet in Afghanistan. These classes include English, Russian, Pashto languages, Basics of Astronomy, Critical Thinking, Introduction to Literature, Photography, Storytelling for Change, Sports, and Mathematics.
  • Cultural Education: Daricha offers Farsi language classes to children living outside of Afghanistan to enable them to connect with their cultural roots while living in exile.

Despite the challenges our teachers, parents, and students face in Afghanistan, they are determined to make a difference in their communities for a better future. These initiatives are not only providing education and skills to those who need it most but are also helping to break down societal barriers and pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable society in Afghanistan.

Daricha School At Glance

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Daricha's members

Hazrat Wahriz
CEO
Hazrat, born in 1971 in Afghanistan, is the founder and CEO of Daricha School. A renowned writer, linguist, and former diplomat, he has dedicated his life to promoting language, literature, and education in Afghanistan and beyond. In defiance of Taliban-imposed restrictions, Hazrat reorganised underground schools providing education to Afghanistani girls. Now residing in Canada, he continues his global advocacy for education, the right to education, and cultural preservation across borders.
Monica Saghar
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Monica, an Afghan exile and accomplished Software Engineer in Silicon Valley, holds an honorary degree in Computer Science from San Jose State University. A passionate advocate for women in STEM, she mentors girls through robotics camps and leadership programs. Committed to empowering Afghan girls, Monica works to share her expertise and inspire the next generation of female tech leaders.
Khadija Haidari
Manager of Daricha’s Underground School
Khadija Haidari is the general manager of Daricha’s underground schools since January 2023. She holds a master’s degree in finance and banking from Kabul University. A passionate writer and journalist, she has published a short story collection and over 50 articles and reports. She currently works as a reporter, focusing on women’s stories and social issues.
Shafaq Rahimi
Public Relations and Advisor
Shafaq is a volunteer advisor at Daricha School and a legal professional, holding a Master’s degree in Transitional Justice, Rule of Law, and Human Rights from the Geneva Academy. Fluent in Farsi, English, and Turkish, he currently works at Addleshaw Goddard Ireland in Dublin. As an advocate for education, Shafaq supports Daricha’s mission, bringing invaluable expertise and commitment to educational rights.
Arezo Rahimi
Editor-in-Chief of Daricha Magazine
Arezo is a journalist and storyteller originally from Kabul, Afghanistan, and currently based in Ireland. As the editor of Daricha Magazine and social media manager for Daricha School, she passionately amplifies marginalised voices, particularly focusing on the experiences and struggles of Afghanistani women. Through her journalistic work, Arezo advocates for education and highlights the transformative power of storytelling.
Mohaddesa Hassani
One to One Tutoring Coordinator
Mohaddesa Hassani, A Passionate former Daricha student and Education advocate. She initiated Daricha Online Tutoring for Girls in Afghanistan with an international team. Currently more than 600 girls are taking classes with 450 students and teachers from around the world. Mohaddesa got deprived of education like thousands of other girls in Afghanistan at the age of 15 and lived 3 years of her live under Taliban regime. The time she couldn't be seen, heard or named. She left Afghanistan on January 2025 and currently study Education at Porterville College CA. Her ultimate inspiration for her work is all the girls in Afghanistan who has no voice.
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