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IN THIS ISSUE:

Journey of HOPE

ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF CENTRAL ASIA INSTITUTE
2025-2026 | CENTRALASIAINSTITUTE. ORG
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Letter from the Executive Director
Not a Lost Cause: The Fight for Girls ' Education in Afghanistan
By Rida
Shining the Light on Shining Star
By Natalie Meyer

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Unlocking a Treasure Chest of Knowledge: Women ' s Empowerment Programs
By Bella Pich and Tonya Andrews
Not the Lesson I Planned: Rethinking Impact in Education
By Claire Mei Chevallier

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More Than Education: Breaking Down Menstrual Barriers

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How to Leave a Lasting Impact: CAI ' s Legacy Society
By Bella Pich
By Marianne Monoc

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Nurturing Safe Learning Environments in Tajikistan
By Seelai Karzai

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Give More, Owe Less? The Benefits of Charitable Giving
By Brittany Heater

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The Ripple Effect of Educating a Girl

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Celebrate with Us: CAI Turns 30
By Marianne Monoc

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CAI Board Member Profiles: Turning Experience into Impact
By Tonya Andrews
Cover: Young schoolgirls, some holding their textbooks to their faces, giggle at the camera in northeastern Afghanistan. Photo by Omer Abrar Opposite page: A woman carries a child on her back in the lush, green Khapalu Hushey region of Pakistan. Photo by Eric Petersen
Back cover: A sunlit landscape of meandering streams, trees, and mountains graced by clouds. Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Photo by Alice Thomas Inside back cover: Young schoolgirls reading aloud in their classroom. Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Photo by Alice Thomas
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