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Free tutoring
Math, reading, writing, science, computer science, English-language support, and study skills — in person, online, at libraries, community centers, and partner schools.
See the pilot →ASAD EDUCATION FORWARD FOUNDATION
Opportunity begins with education.
Talent exists everywhere, but opportunity does not. We connect students in Afghanistan and California with tutors, mentors, technology, scholarships, and career guidance so family income never decides what a student can become.
STUDENTS · EDUCATORS · VOLUNTEERS · DONORS
One connected community.
We bring four groups together so every student has the support to reach their potential.
OUR MISSION
To expand access to quality education, mentorship, and educational resources so every student can reach their potential.
OUR VISION
A future in which a student's educational opportunities are not limited by family income or access to resources.
THE PROBLEM
Educational opportunity is not equally distributed.
Some students have private tutoring, computers, educational software, college counseling, and professional networks. Others struggle to reach even basic supplemental resources.
We close part of that gap by providing support outside the traditional classroom. We do not replace schools. We complement them, working alongside teachers, libraries, universities, and community organizations.
WHAT WE DO
Six programs, one goal.
Tutoring, mentorship, technology, scholarships, career preparation, and parent education — combined so students get more than any single service can offer.
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Mentorship
Students are matched with adult mentors and trained college volunteers for goal setting, study habits, college prep, financial literacy, and leadership.
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Technology access
Refurbished laptops, tablets, internet-access assistance, educational software, headphones, and calculators for eligible students.
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Scholarships
Support for community college, universities, vocational schools, trade and certification programs, and summer programs — awarded by clear, consistent criteria.
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College & career preparation
Workshops on applications, financial aid, personal statements, choosing a major, resumes, interviews, internships, and workplace skills.
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Parent education
Workshops on supporting children academically, college planning, financial aid, internet safety, and communicating with schools — in multiple languages where needed.
Learn more →WHO WE SERVE
Students facing financial, geographic, or technological barriers.
- K–12 students from low-income households
- Students without access to private tutoring
- First-generation college-bound students
- Students needing extra academic support
- Students without computers or educational technology
- Students interested in STEM, business, healthcare, trades, and other careers
START SMALL, PROVE IT
The Education Forward Tutoring Program.
Rather than launching ten programs at once, we begin with one strong pilot: free tutoring for 100 underserved students, two sessions per week, in math, reading, writing, science, and technology.
YEAR-1 GOALS
100students served
50volunteer tutors & mentors
2,000tutoring hours
50technology packages
2–3school & community partners
10educational workshops
These are planning targets. We will adjust them as we learn actual demand and resources.
OUR ROADMAP
Learn what works, then scale it.
We test on a small scale, measure results, improve the program, raise funding, and only then expand.
Foundation
Form the nonprofit, build the board and policies, recruit volunteers, and launch the pilot.
Demonstration
Grow participation, collect data, win grants, and add technology assistance.
Expansion
Reach more communities, launch scholarships and career programs, and build a replicable model.
MEASURING IMPACT
Outcomes, not just dollars raised.
We track results for every program and report them openly to students, families, volunteers, and donors.
Tutoring
Students, hours, attendance, academic progress
Mentoring
Mentor–student matches, meeting frequency, goals completed
Technology
Devices distributed, students receiving internet assistance
Scholarships
Recipients, programs supported, retention and completion
College & career
Applications completed, internships, postsecondary enrollment
GET INVOLVED
Everyone has something to contribute.
Students receive services, educators share expertise, volunteers give time and skills, and donors provide funding. Schools and community groups connect us to the families we serve.
Volunteer
Teachers, college students, retired educators, engineers, doctors, accountants, lawyers, and professionals can tutor, mentor, translate, run career workshops, or help with events and technology. Volunteers receive orientation, training, and teaching resources.
Offer your timePartner with us
Schools, universities, libraries, community organizations, businesses, and foundations help us reach students, host programs, and provide space, equipment, internships, and funding.
Start a partnershipStudents & families
If you or your child could use free tutoring, mentoring, or learning technology, tell us about your needs and we will follow up as programs open.
Request supportSUPPORT THE WORK
Help students turn possibility into progress.
Individuals, monthly donors, and corporate sponsors can fund tutoring, technology, scholarships, and career programs. Every contribution is tied to a clear need and a measurable result.
Give to Asad Foundation
Online giving is being set up. Tell us you'd like to give and we'll send you the details as soon as donations open.
Join our giving listCONTACT
Let's build opportunity together.
Use the form for volunteer interest, partnerships, student support requests, giving, or general questions.
Website
asadfoundation.org
Where we work
Afghanistan and California, with plans to expand.