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Khan Academy

Khan Academy

Free lessons in maths, science, and test preparation, with practice exercises at every level.

Course platform

Coursera

Coursera

University and industry courses online, with financial aid available for most certificates.

Course platform

edX

edX

Courses from universities worldwide, including Harvard and MIT — free to audit for a limited time.

Course platform

MIT OpenCourseWare

MIT

Complete MIT course materials — lectures, notes, and assignments — published free.

Website

University of the People

UoPeople

Tuition-free accredited online university degrees, open to students worldwide.

Course platform

FutureLearn

FutureLearn

Short online courses from universities and cultural institutions — free while each course runs; certificates cost extra.

Course platform

Alison

Alison

Free courses across business, health, IT and languages; certificates and diplomas cost extra.

Course platform

Saylor University (formerly Saylor Academy)

Saylor University

Free self-paced college-level courses with free certificates, plus optional credit exams for a small proctoring fee.

Course platform

Begum Academy

Begum Organization for Women

The full Afghan school curriculum for grades 7–12 in Dari and Pashto, with video lessons, exams and free certificates.

Database

DAAD Scholarships

DAAD (Germany)

Official scholarship programmes for international students wishing to study in Germany.

Database

Scholarships for Development

Scholars4dev

Curated list of international scholarships for students from developing countries.

Database

Opportunity Desk

Opportunity Desk

Daily listings of scholarships, fellowships, competitions, and youth programmes.

Database

Scholarships.af

Scholarships.af

Afghan-run listings of scholarships, courses and jobs open to Afghans, updated every day. Check each one on the official website.

Website

Malala Fund

Malala Fund

Advocacy, programmes, and reporting focused on girls' right to twelve years of education.

Website

BBC Learning English

BBC

Free lessons, videos, and podcasts covering grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

Website

Duolingo

Duolingo

Daily language practice, including English preparation for the Duolingo English Test.

Video

TED Talks

TED

Thousands of talks with subtitles and transcripts — excellent listening practice.

Website

Grammarly

Grammarly

Free writing assistant that checks grammar and clarity as you write in English.

PDF

Doing What Matters in Times of Stress

World Health Organization

WHO's illustrated stress-management guide with practical exercises, free to download.

Website

WHO Mental Health

World Health Organization

Global guidance, fact sheets, and self-help publications on mental health.

Guide

NHS Mental Health

NHS (UK)

Plain-language advice on anxiety, low mood, sleep, and self-help techniques.

Website

NIMH Health Topics

National Institute of Mental Health

Evidence-based information on anxiety, depression, trauma, and treatment options.

Guide

Mind — Information & Support

Mind (UK)

Accessible explanations of mental health conditions and practical coping guidance.

Guide

Mental health of adolescents

WHO

WHO's fact sheet on young people's mental health: common conditions, what puts young people at risk, and what helps.

Website

LinkedIn

LinkedIn

Professional profiles, networking, and job listings including remote opportunities.

Guide

Indeed Career Guide

Indeed

Practical articles on CVs, cover letters, interviews, and career planning.

Website

Upwork

Upwork

Freelance marketplace for writing, design, development, translation, and admin work.

Website

Fiverr

Fiverr

Sell freelance services online, from translation and design to virtual assistance.

Website

Remote OK

Remote OK

Job board dedicated to fully remote roles across tech, design, writing, and support.

Course platform

LearnFree (formerly GCFGlobal)

Goodwill Community Foundation

Free beginner tutorials on computers, the internet, email, and Microsoft Office.

Course platform

freeCodeCamp

freeCodeCamp

Free, project-based coding curriculum with verified certifications.

Website

Canva

Canva

Free design tool for CVs, posters, and presentations, with step-by-step tutorials.

Website

Google Docs Editors

Google

Free documents, spreadsheets, and slides that work in a browser and offline.

Course platform

Elements of AI

University of Helsinki & MinnaLearn

A free online course that explains what AI is and how to use it well — no maths or coding needed.

Library

Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg

Over 75,000 free eBooks — classic literature you can read or download anywhere.

Library

Open Library

Internet Archive

Borrow digital books free, with millions of titles across every subject.

Website

UN Women

UN Women

Programmes, data, and advocacy on women's rights, safety, and equality worldwide.

Website

UNICEF

UNICEF

Child and adolescent wellbeing resources, guidance, and global education data.

Website

UNHCR

UN Refugee Agency

Protection information and support services for refugees and displaced people.

Website

Human Rights Watch

HRW

Independent reporting on human rights, including girls' education in Afghanistan.

Website

Amnesty International

Amnesty

Global campaigning and research on human rights, freedom, and equality.

Website

Girls Not Brides

Girls Not Brides

Global partnership working to end child marriage and keep girls in education.

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Guided breathing, calming practices, sleep tools, and topic guides with coping strategies.

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