About Us
“Creativity is seeing what others see and thinking what no one else has ever thought.”
Albert Einstein
“Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will.”
George Bernard Shaw
About Angiza
The proposed intervention aims to empower and educate children in war-affected countries through stories, art, educational information, and other creative content in a children’s magazine. The children’s magazine will focus on improving children’s creative skills through arts, reading, and writing activities. The project will start in Afghanistan, where children are especially vulnerable due to limited access to books, learning, and reading materials, particularly girls who have been denied access to schooling in the last two years since the Taliban assumed control of the country. The target beneficiaries of the proposed action are children between the ages of 7 and 12 to develop their imagination and creativity Skills.
OUR MISSION
Private educational content and stories through magazines for children affected by the war around the world to improve their imagination and creativity skills and help children’s mental health to get connected with stories and literature.
OUR VISION
Create a generation of empathic, ethical, and educated young leaders to focus on the root cause of the problem in society which is education.
Our Values
Why we need this project ?
In war-afflicted countries such as Afghanistan, children are typically the most affected and vulnerable group. Childhood is when innocence, creativity, and thirst for life peak, making children particularly susceptible to the harsh realities and horrors war brings. War poses a significant threat to children’s peace and psychosocial health, their family and friends, and their playgrounds, schools, and homes. However, an often-neglected aspect regarding the impact of war on children is the effect on children’s early imagination, natural creativity, and dreams. Being deprived of a safe environment to experience the enjoyment of reading stories or express imagination, creativity, and learning in childhood significantly impacts a child’s development stages. These human experiences and attributes have an imperative role in shaping our adulthood. Therefore, efforts to maintain and flourish children’s childhood imagination educational, and creative skills are vital to a healthy future community, especially in areas where learning resources are limited due to ongoing war. This project will be a unique and new platform to keep the children’s imaginative and creative skills alive in war-affected localities through the children’s magazine. Via the magazine, the children can learn, play, express their artistic tendencies, and gain educational access to information and places they would not have had prior. Art, creativity, and expression are essential to humans’ coping mechanisms in hardship and repression. In this way, this project aims to address children’s mental health and psychosocial needs and direct children’s beliefs toward a peaceful and joyful world, guided by equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
Where we Work ?
The project addresses the profound impact of war on children in places like Afghanistan, where their childhood is disrupted by conflict. It emphasizes the importance of preserving children’s imagination, especially in areas with limited learning resources due to ongoing war. Through a unique magazine platform, the project aims to provide children with opportunities to learn, play, and explore beyond their surroundings. Additionally, the initiative seeks to safeguard children’s mental health by promoting beliefs in a peaceful world, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Founder
Arifa’s life is a testament to the power of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Born and raised in war-torn Afghanistan, she experienced firsthand the challenges of growing up in a society marked by conflict, war and intervention. However, Arifa refused to let her circumstances define her destiny. Instead, she courageously challenged societal norms and pursued education and empowerment with unwavering resolve. Despite the closure of girls’ schools and the barriers placed in her path, Arifa remained steadfast in her quest for knowledge. Her determination led her to the United Kingdom, where she continued her education at the University of East London, specializing in international Development and NGO management. Later, she achieved a master’s degree in Public Administration and Management from UCL, a testament to her academic excellence and dedication. Arifa’s leadership skills and commitment to advocacy soon became evident during her time at UCL, where she made history as the first Afghan student leader at the UCL Students’ Union. Her visionary leadership earned her recognition and awards from the university leadership, solidifying her reputation as a trailblazer and changemaker. Driven by her own childhood experiences, Arifa’s passion for empowering marginalized communities led her to become a prominent advocate for children and women’s rights. As a writer, she uses her voice to amplify the voices of the oppressed, shedding light on their struggles and inspiring change. Arifa’s journey ultimately led her to found Angiza—a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving children’s imagination skills through writing and reading. Through Angiza, she seeks to provide children with the tools and opportunities to unleash their creativity and shape their own narratives. Arifa’s vision and dedication have made Angiza a beacon of hope for countless children, empowering them to dream big and strive for a brighter future. Arifa’s story is a powerful reminder that with resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment, one person can make a profound impact on the world. Her journey serves as an inspiration to all who dare to defy the odds and pursue their dreams against all odds.
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