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About Us
How We Started
Here to Give Every Child Access to Education
The Mobaligh Education Foundation started because Afghanistan is near and dear to its founders’ hearts. President Obaid Mobaligh was born and raised in Afghanistan, and was forced to flee the country during the Russian invasion war in the 1970s. Ever since, Afghanistan has been in constant war.
Mayor, “Obaid”
Afghanistan’s future relies on the education and intelligence of their people, and the ongoing disregard of this country or these people means Afghanistan will forever live in poverty and be recognized as a war-torn country, causing great suffering for people in the future
Our ultimate goal is to shape the future of Afghanistan by escaping poverty. Through education, the opportunities for people to plan and think of ways to bring in the proper resources to rebuild the foundation and infrastructure.
“Residents Showed Commitment & Courage In this Crucial Situation.”
How We Started
Our Mission
The inception of the Mobaligh Education Foundation is deeply rooted in the profound connection its founders share with Afghanistan. President Obaid Mobaligh, a native of Afghanistan, experienced firsthand the upheavals of the Russian invasion war in the 1970s, compelling him to seek refuge elsewhere. Since then, Afghanistan has endured persistent conflict. Through the foundation, Obaid aspires to empower change and rational discourse for Afghanistan's future by fostering education, believing that education serves as a catalyst for progress and transformation.
Founder and President, “Obaid”
Our mission is to provide the children of Afghanistan in extreme poverty with the opportunity to have an education through quality teachers, safe and secure environments, and educational supplies to be successful. Our focus is the new generation. The new generation will shape the future state of Afghanistan.
The future of Afghanistan hinges on the education and intellect of its people. Prioritizing this nation and its people will pave the way for prosperity and ensure Afghanistan is recognized for its resilience, ultimately alleviating future suffering.
Empowering futures through education, one person at a time.
More About Our Founding History
President Obaid Mobaligh left Afghanistan for India, where he lived 5 years and earned a bachelor’s degree in Zoology. He was able to immigrate to the United States through sponsorship by one of his older sisters. Overtime, many more of his family members were able to join him – yet some remained in Afghanistan or other parts of the world. Eventually, he wanted to do something to help his home country.
A group of family and friends with a similar passion, drive, focus and connection to Afghanistan collaborated to launch Mobaligh Education Foundation. They worked with contacts still in Afghanistan to identify students in need of education, and to fund their tuition.
“We have treasure in our country, but the country is broken,” said founding member Gul Mackay Siawash. “Our kids are the treasure … they have the desire and want to get out of the situation, they have seen hardship and they want to achieve big things for themselves.”
In the 20 years that she was in Afghanistan. Gul Mackay used to go to the market and interact with children that were working the streets to find income for their families: whether polishing shoes, helping with grocery carts, or selling food or goods. She would find a way to talk to youth about what they were doing and to understand more about each child’s situation. Her goal was to give them hope, to let them know she was trying to get funding to put them in school.
In less than a month after launching, Mobaligh Education Foundation was funding about 25 students’ tuition. In 2021, prior to the recent invasion of the Taliban, Mobaligh Education Foundation was providing tuition for 43 kids ranging in age from 5 to 18 years old. The takeover by the Taliban in 2021 meant some of the girls the foundation was helping were no longer able to attend school; the Taliban has disallowed girls from attending past 6th grade. Mobaligh Education Foundation continues to support those students who can attend, and we hope to overcome the Taliban’s oppression with ongoing efforts to achieve our mission.
Our ultimate goal is to grow into an international organization to support children around the world with the opportunity for a proper education. Intervention is vital. The disheartening conditions will limit opportunities and reset many individuals back into a disabling cycle of poverty.
History
Obaid left Afghanistan for India, where he lived 5 years and earned a bachelor’s degree in Zoology. He was able to immigrate to the United States through sponsorship by one of his older sisters. Overtime, many more of his family members were able to join him – yet some remained in Afghanistan or other parts of the world. Eventually, he wanted to do something to help his home country.
A group of family and friends with a similar passion, drive, focus and connection to Afghanistan collaborated to launch Mobaligh Education Foundation. They worked with contacts still in Afghanistan to identify students in need of education, and to fund their tuition.
“We have treasure in our country, but the country is broken,” said founding member Gul Mackay Siawash. “Our kids are the treasure … they have the desire and want to get out of the situation, they have seen hardship, and they want to achieve big things for themselves.”
In the 20 years that she was in Afghanistan. Gul Mackay used to go to the market and interact with children that were working the streets to find income for their families: whether polishing shoes, helping with grocery carts, or selling food or goods. She would find a way to talk to youth about what they were doing and to understand more about each child’s situation. Her goal was to give them hope, to let them know she was trying to get funding to put them in school.
In less than a month after launching, Mobaligh Education Foundation was funding about 25 students’ tuition.
Mobaligh Education Foundation is focused on empowering the new generation that will shape the future state of Afghanistan. Our mission is to provide the children of Afghanistan living in extreme poverty the opportunity to pursue education through quality teachers, and in safe and secure environments with all the tools each individual needs for success.
In 2021, prior to the recent invasion of the Taliban, Mobaligh Education Foundation was providing tuition for 43 kids ranging in age from 5 to 18 years old. The takeover by the Taliban in 2021 meant some of the girls the foundation was helping were no longer able to attend school; the Taliban has disallowed girls from attending past 6th grade. Mobaligh Education Foundation continues to support those students who can attend, and we hope to overcome the Taliban’s oppression with ongoing efforts to achieve our mission.
Long term, our ultimate goal is to grow into an international organization to support children around the world with the opportunity for a proper education.
Testimonial
This transformative educational experience brings immense joy to children’s lives and instills hope in the youth, empowering them to envision a promising future—it truly changes lives.
For instance, Gul Makay, our program manager in Afghanistan, once encountered a girl she frequently saw collecting cans for money. One day, the girl approached Gul and asked, “Why don’t you take me to school?”
Gul responded, “I can’t enroll you because you are also begging. To stay in class, you must stop, and I need your parents’ consent.” The determined girl discussed the matter with her father, and within a few months, she joined the program.
“After a month at school, I visited the girls, and she was one of the top students in the class,” Gul recounted. The girl herself was astonished by her own academic abilities. The program also profoundly impacts parents, who are grateful for the educational opportunities provided to their children.
Mission & Goals
Mobaligh Education Foundation is focused on empowering the new generation that will shape the future state of Afghanistan.
Our mission is to provide the children of Afghanistan living in extreme poverty the opportunity to pursue education through
quality teachers, and in safe and secure environments with all the tools each individual needs for success.
Our mission is to provide the children of Afghanistan living in extreme poverty the opportunity to pursue education through
quality teachers, and in safe and secure environments with all the tools each individual needs for success.
Our Volunteers
Our volunteers are pivotal in bringing joy and hope to children's lives, empowering them to unlock their potential and shape a brighter future. Together, we're building pathways to opportunity and fostering positive change in communities across Afghanistan.
At Mobaligh Education Foundation, Our Mission is to safeguard both people and the planet while transforming the world's future through education, one person at a time.
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