CAI FY25 Impact Report | Page 2

Our Mission

To advance education and livelihood skills, especially for girls and women, in remote and mountainous regions of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan.

Increasing Our Impact

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19 Increase in total

# of people reached

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Increase in # of women supported to start their own businesses

Increase in total # of students supported

L E T T E R F R O M T H E E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R

It is with pride and gratitude that I introduce Central Asia Institute’ s 2025 Impact Report. This past year, alongside our local partners, CAI not only expanded our reach— we deepened our impact on individual lives. As you read the pages that follow, consider how your generosity is changing futures: a girl from an isolated village in northern Pakistan goes to school, excels, and returns as a principal; a young Afghan woman, once confined to her home, gains financial independence and purpose by launching a small dairy business. These are just a few of the transformations your support makes possible.

This report also highlights CAI’ s commitment to high-quality programming that delivers meaningful results. In Afghanistan, where 90 % of 10-year-olds cannot read a simple text, all fourth-grade students in CAI-supported schools demonstrate strong reading skills based on independent assessments. Across our programs, women entrepreneurs are not only learning new skills— they are building sustainable businesses, increasing household incomes by 50 to 420 percent.

None of this would be possible without you. At a time when so much feels uncertain, we hope this report brings you a sense of hope, knowing you are making a lasting difference— one girl, one boy, one community at a time.

5 Increase in total

# of teachers supported

Alice Thomas Executive Director

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44,742 people reached across Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan— 68 % girls and women— through CAI programs that expand access to education and opportunity.

14,564 students in remote communities enrolled in 215 community schools fully supported by CAI making access to education possible.

368 women equipped with business and skills training to launch their own businesses, increasing economic independence and household stability.

29,508 students— nearly two-thirds of them girls— benefitted from CAI education support programs including scholarships, school supplies, and investments in safe, healthy learning environments via school repair and infrastructure improvements.

1,337 teachers supported— 62 % women— with training, teaching materials and salary support, strengthening the quality and sustainability of education.

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