Espalo means “the beginning of a new day” in Farsi/Hazaragi. Our organization is committed to providing educational opportunities for displaced and refugee children who have been forced to flee their home country of Afghanistan.

Decades of war in Afghanistan have made it impossible for refugees to return to their homes. Displaced families suffer profound hardships — even though these children have found new shelter, they have no rights to citizenship and thus no right to pursue an education.

With your help, the lives of our students can be forever changed. Education is the key to strengthening communities and empowering children to create fulfilling lives. Through education we help to create a safer environment for younger generations, giving them hope for a better future.