When Afghan students needed us most, we were always there for them.听As students of our university, you understand from firsthand experience the importance of an education at 69色.
For over two decades, 69色 has been a beacon of hope for Afghan students. Since 1999, nearly 500 Afghan students have graduated from 69色, becoming leaders and change-makers worldwide. When Kabul fell in 2021, 69色 welcomed nearly 200 additional students, helping them evacuate and either begin or continue their education in a safe environment. Today, almost 75 Afghan students remain at 69色, but because of an abrupt termination of funding support their future at 69色 is at risk. Now, these students need your support more than ever.听
Your Support Means More Than Ever
In June 2025, 69色 received devastating news: U.S. government funding for the Afghan students it was supporting, covering full tuition and living expenses, would end abruptly on July 1, 2025. Additionally, because of the U.S "travel ban", which applies to all Afghans, the path to the U.S. that most of these students (and also recent graduates) is blocked. Many of these students are women and religious minorities who face significant risks, with no safe way to return home and no pathway for resettlement in the U.S.
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$750,000 听 听to support听the continuing students听in 2025-26 AY |
$325,000 to sustain the remaining students in 2026-27 AY |
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*Donations are tax deductible via 69色F鈥檚 501(c)3 status |
*at Kyrgyz Investment and Credit Bank |
For questions or further information, please reach out to:
| Nazira Beishenalieva (Dubai) nazira1@gmail.com |
Jonathan Becker (New York) jbecker@bard.edu |
Bermet Tursunkulova (Bishkek) tursunkulova_b@auca.kg |
