30 Birds Foundation

Today, on International Day of Education, 30 Birds reaffirms our commitment to empowering Afghan women and girls through education. With 40+ scholarships awarded, we're fostering a generation of leaders ready to rebuild and inspire. Education is a right, not a privilege. 💙

2024 was filled by so many victories and memories within our 30 Birds community. We can’t thank our supporters enough for being here alongside us for every step of the journey. As we reflect on this incredible year, we know that 2025 will be nothing short of amazing!

Thanks to so many generous hearts, we’ve reached 70% of our $25K goal to make next year’s summit even more impactful. Every dollar contributed between now and December 31st will be matched, doubling the difference you make. Be part of this momentum — 30birdsfoundation.org/donate

Over the course of the summit, these young women participated in leadership workshops, explored mental health and wellness practices, and gained access to life-changing learning opportunities. The energy, joy, and passion in the room was unforgettable.

Together, we are unstoppable! Thanks to your support, the young women of our community are achieving incredible milestones. One of the most unforgettable moments of the year was the very first WINGSPAN Summit—a gathering that embodied our vision and uplifted our community.

We’re 65% of the way to our $25K fundraising goal! Thanks to a generous matching pledge, every $ you give by Dec 31 is doubled! Your support goes x2 as far in helping these extraordinary young women continue to thrive. Be part of this momentum and donate 30birdsfoundation.org/donate

Here’s what your support made possible in 2024: 🎓 27 young women graduated from high school. 🏫 26 young women started university. 💰 46 scholarships were awarded. 🌟 85 young women completed the accelerated English E-Leap Program. 📚 Degrees pursued in Medicine, STEM and more.

Together, we are a wave of change! Thanks to your support, the young women of the 30 Birds community are achieving incredible educational milestones that showcase their resilience, determination, and limitless potential.

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re inviting you to help us finish the year strong. A generous supporter has pledged to match every dollar donated between now and Dec 31st, up to $25k. That means your gift will go twice as far in empowering these young women! 30birdsfoundation.org/donate

With the help of so many generous supporters, we've built vibrant communities across Canada where these extraordinary young women are finding their footing—and their voice—in their new homes.

Our first annual WINGSPAN Summit was an incredible success! We gathered together for a weekend of mindful connection, focused wellness, and so much fun. It was such a gift to reunite and make memories within our community of bright young women. More from the summit and gala soon!

We had an incredible time this Sunday watching the Canadian Senior Men’s National Team play Mexico in Saskatoon! Thank you to @sskrattlers for their generosity in hosting us! 🏀 🇨🇦

We’d also like to express a massive thank you to the amazing Tusia Black for organizing and championing this partnership with such dedication and heart. Your impact uplifts the young women from our 30 Birds community and helps us make a difference!

A huge thank you to @ICRCommercial for their support as one of our charity partners for this year’s Women’s Classic Golf Tournament! Not only did they make a generous donation from the collected proceeds, they also shined as a top sponsor of the WINGSPAN Summit and Gala. 🌟

Congratulations to #ZholiaParsi, @martinennals Award laureate, and to @IbrahimiNila, winner of the International Children’s Peace Prize. Inspiring and well deserved international recognition for strong and unwavering activism in the face of gender oppression in #Afghanistan.

We partnered with the Diaspora Film Festival at @RemaiModern, presenting the film Champions of the Golden Valley, an inspiring story of Afghan athletes. Following the screening, young women from our community spoke in a panel to share their perspectives on the incredible film.

@JeffreyEStern, one of our dedicated founding board members, wrote a captivating memoir of his time as a media correspondent in Afghanistan, “The Mercenary,” an excerpt of which is currently featured in Same Faces Collective fall issue “RE: VISION.” samefacescollective.com/post/the-dish

This honour means so much to Nila, to 30 Birds, and to young women everywhere. We hope her award can help launch a new chapter for @IbrahimiNila and the young women of Afghanistan - we are proud beyond words!

@IbrahimiNila earned this honour through her determination in advocating for Afghan women and girls. She has played a huge role in helping 30 Birds bring other extraordinary young women to safety in Canada and has taken initiative as a refugee to launch Her Story.

We couldn’t possibly be more proud of @IbrahimiNila, 30 Birds Ambassador for Women and Girls, who has just been awarded the International Children’s Peace Prize by @KidsRights!