The Rahela Trust Annual Academic Conference will take place on 16th February 2026.

We invite Afghan diaspora researchers (PhD scholars, PhD candidates, or Master’s students) and young British female researchers to contribute to the conference.

Participants are invited to select one of the conference themes and prepare a 2,000-word academic research paper, with full support from our team.

Theme: Impact of Mentoring on Grassroots Women’s Lives

Afghan Youth Art Competition Prize (for School and University Girls from Afghanistan and Afghan Girls Living in the United Kingdom)

After the conference, we are honored to present a special musical performance by our distinguished guest, Obaid Juenda, featuring a captivating live rendition.

📢 Supporting Girls’ Internet for Education in Afghanistan

Your participation directly supports Rahela Trust, which annually provides online education scholarships and mentorship to around 180 female secondary school students and 20 university students.

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 For Youth & Families (16+, With Refreshment)
🔹 £20 (Online Purchase)

🔹 £25 (At the Door)
📞 For Ticket Purchase (At the Door: Sofia Hakimi): +44 7417 477055

And celebrating Rahela Trust’s 10th anniversary!

Join us for a groundbreaking and transformative gathering of Afghan women, visionary scholars, policymakers, and powerful activists as we confront challenges, break barriers, and shape an unshakable future for women’s education, strength, justice, and unstoppable leadership.

• Women’s role in peace & security
• Innovative solutions for women’s education
• Mental health & policy impact
• Media representation & advocacy

2 April 2025
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM UK time
356 Holloway Rd, London N7 6PA, UK

Join us in person!