Ask for a mentor
Tell us what you're working towards. We'll look for a mentor with the right experience and introduce you by email.
A safe space to belong.
Novara's community brings Afghan women and girls together across borders — for mentoring, peer support, learning and friendship.
Join a peer circle
Small groups of women with the same goal — studying, practising English, finding work or simply supporting each other.
Free workshop
Scholarship exploration workshop
A free online workshop for Afghan women and girls who want to study: explore the scholarships open to you, what each one asks for, and how to plan your applications.
Dates are shared on WhatsApp after you sign up
Our community promise
Safe, kind and private — for everyone.
Everyone who joins a circle or a mentoring pair agrees to these simple rules.
- Be kind. Disagree with ideas, never attack people.
- What's shared in a circle stays in the circle — no screenshots, no forwarding.
- Use a pen name if you like, and never share your exact location.
- No selling, recruiting or asking members for money.
- If something worries you, tell a moderator or write to the team.
- Moderators may remove harmful messages to keep everyone safe.
How it works
Everything the community offers.
Peer circles
Small, moderated groups that meet regularly to learn and support each other.
Mentorship
Get matched with a mentor who shares your goals and understands your context.
Events & workshops
Free online scholarship exploration workshops and guest talks.
Ask without your name
Ask questions and share experiences under a pen name if you prefer.
Across borders
Connect with Afghan women in Afghanistan and around the world.
Safe & moderated
Community standards and moderators keep the space respectful and safe.
Want to give back? Experienced professionals can volunteer as mentors on the Get involved page.