Amanah Forum 2026: Beyond Barriers is coming to George Mason University.
BY YOUTH, FOR YOUTH
Education. Leadership. Opportunity.
Amanah Foundation is a youth-led organization creating educational, leadership, wellbeing, and personal development opportunities for young people all around the world, with a particular commitment to Afghan women and girls, refugees, immigrants, displaced youth, and communities facing barriers to opportunity.
Helping young people learn, lead, and shape their own futures.
OUR IMPACT SO FAR
1500+
People Engaged
Through Amanah’s workshops, classes, summits, events, competitions, and educational initiatives
60+
Programs and Workshops
60+ Learning Sessions and Initiatives Delivered
10+
Countries Represented
Participants have joined Amanah programs from Afghanistan, the United States, and communities around the world
26
Afghan Provinces Reached
Young people from across Afghanistan have participated in Amanah’s programs and competitions
What We Do
Amanah creates educational, leadership, wellbeing, and youth-engagement opportunities that help young people strengthen their skills, confidence, connections, and ability to shape their futures.
Leadership & Personal Development
Through workshops, summits, and leadership programs, participants strengthen their communication, confidence, resilience, strategic thinking, and goal-setting skills.
Education & Opportunity
We connect young people with educational resources, scholarship guidance, learning opportunities, and support to help them continue their academic journeys.
Wellbeing & Community Support
We create supportive spaces where young people can build confidence, strengthen their wellbeing, develop a sense of belonging, and connect with their communities.
Youth Voice & Global Engagement
Amanah creates platforms for young people to share their experiences, exchange ideas, participate in meaningful conversations, and advocate for education and gender equality.