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WE INVEST IN
YOUNG WOMEN

WHERE THERE IS GREATEST LEVERAGE FOR CHANGE

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When women lead, societies are safer, healthier, and more prosperous.
We leverage the power of the mountains to build self confidence and courage in girls, to live fully empowered lives.

WE ARE REDEFINING OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN
With the mountains as our classroom, we provide tools for girls to lead empowered lives.

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WHERE WE WORK

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AFGHANISTAN

Since 2015

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PAKISTAN

Since 2023

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ALUMNAE

Since 2022

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ABOUT US

WE ARE WOMEN EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN TO UNLOCK THEIR POTENTIAL

Ascend empowers young women through mountaineering-based leadership training and community service.

WHAT WE DO

Ascend runs a holistic leadership development program based on sport and civic engagement. Participants gain tools and skills that will serve them throughout their lives. We focus in places where gender inequality is most pronounced. Our programs focus on girls aged 15-24, leveraging the power of the mountains to cultivate self esteem and bold leadership.

HOW TO DONATE

Donor Advised Funds

OUR PARTNERS & SPONSORS

"Each of us has a gift and we are meant to discover it

and share it with the world as a team.”

- Ascend Pakistan Instructor

Thank you for teaming up with us as we build towards a future where every girl can thrive.

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