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Education & Dreams

Maybe You Aren't Behind: Start Before You Feel Ready

What if I were to tell you that getting into a prestigious university has less do with being the “perfect student” and more to do with the opportunit…

By Razia Assadi

Grade: College-Freshmen • 10/19/2026

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Cultural & Heritage

The Significance of Hazara Culture Day

Every year, millions of people from around the world gather to celebrate Hazara Culture Day. The celebrations usually consist of traditional dances, …

By Hotan Mursal

Grade: Grade 12 • 10/11/2026

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Story

A Journey of Hope and Sacrifice

In 2015, my family left Afghanistan to seek a better future in America. Leaving was not an easy decision for my parents. They had to leave behind the…

By Fatima Assadi

Grade: Grade 9 • 09/21/2026

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Education & Dreams

Building Hopes: Providing Shelter-Classrooms for Girls in Daykondi

For many students, having a classroom is something they have by default. But for girls attending an elementary school in a remote community in Daykon…

By Khojusta Jaghori

Grade: College-Freshmen • 09/04/2026

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