Who We Are

Our Story

Charmaghz was founded in 2018 to instill the joy of reading in Afghan children through Mobile Libraries. Based in Kabul and a registered NGO, Charmaghz grew from the dreams of a group of Afghan youth whose childhoods were scarred by war, and who wanted to secure a peaceful future for the next generation. We believe that a necessary, first step towards that future is ensuring all children can read, write, and do basic math—though currently only 7% of primary school age children in Afghanistan are proficient in these skills. In Farsi, “Charmaghz” means “four brains,” which reflects our mission to expand and fulfill the potential of Afghan children through literacy. Charmaghz was founded and is led by Freshta Karim, an internationally recognized advocate for education and children’s rights.

Our Mission & Vision

Our vision is of a future Afghanistan where children are empowered as key agents of change both within their immediate lives, as well as within a long-term dialogue to generate justice, equity, and dignity for all Afghans.

Our mission is to provide a holistic, trauma-centered literacy and numeracy program to every child in Afghanistan that creates opportunities for learners to experience a sense of agency in their daily lives.

16

Mobile Libraries

1000+

Visitors Per Day

50%

Girls

CORE TEAM

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Freshta Karim

Founder and Director
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Ahmad Siyam Barakati

Deputy Director
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Ahmed Sultani

Finance Officer
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Hamid Habibi

Procurement Officer
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Mohammad Mohammadi

Master Trainer
Liz Robinson

Liz Robinson

Fundraising and Partnership Advisor
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Samira Amiri

Library Program Manager
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Safa Asheeq

Human Resource Officer
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Gabby Guerra

Grants and Reporting Manager

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Nawidullah Sammari (Chairman of the Board)

Nawidullah Sammari

Chairman of the Board
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Freshta Karim

Founder and Director
Azizullah Gulzada (Board Member)

Azizullah Gulzada

Board Member
Bilal Bentani (Board Member)

Bilal Bentani

Board Member
Sami Waziri (Board Member)

Sami Waziri

Board Member

Gabby Guerra

Grants and Reporting Manager

Gabby Guerra has diverse experience working within fundraising, partnerships, communications, and advocacy for NGOs within the

Safa Asheeq

Human Resource Officer

Safa Asheeq was born in Kabul, and studied Computer Engineering at the Polytechnic University. She is

Ahmed Sultani

Finance Officer

Ahmad Sultani is a highly skilled and motivated finance professional with expertise in financial management and

Ahmad Siyam Barakati

Deputy Director

Ahmad Siyam Barakati is an Afghan education and children’s rights activist who currently serves as the

Liz Robinson

Liz Robinson

Fundraising and Partnership Advisor

Liz Robinson has worked with non-profits in the international development and education sectors for eight years,

Mohammad Mohammadi

Master Trainer

Mohammad Mohammadi is a seasoned professional specializing in program coordination, translation, training, and research. With a

Hamid Habibi

Procurement Officer

As Procurement Officer, Hamid Habibi leads the procurement and logistics department, which procures critical goods and

Samira Amiri

Library Program Manager

Samira Amiri, a seasoned professional, has made a significant impact as a Library Program Manager at

Freshta Karim

Founder / Director

Freshta Karim is an Afghan child rights activist, and founded Charmaghz in 2018. Freshta started her

Our Donors

Our Implementing Partners

The nearest district hospital from Rupen village is close to 105 km. The nearest maternal health clinic is approximately 32 km. The town has poor roads and no mobile network connectivity. The nearest district hospital from Rupen village.

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Jeams H. Andar

Founder, Cichu Co.

The nearest district hospital from Rupen village is close to 105 km. The nearest maternal health clinic is approximately 32 km. The town has poor roads and no mobile network connectivity. The nearest district hospital from Rupen village.

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Kirani K. Kados

Founder, Cichu Co.

The nearest district hospital from Rupen village is close to 105 km. The nearest maternal health clinic is approximately 32 km. The town has poor roads and no mobile network connectivity. The nearest district hospital from Rupen village.

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Irairani I. Lados

Chairman, CEO

The nearest district hospital from Rupen village is close to 105 km. The nearest maternal health clinic is approximately 32 km. The town has poor roads and no mobile network connectivity. The nearest district hospital from Rupen village.

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Hirani M. Dados

Founder, Cichu Co.

The nearest district hospital from Rupen village is close to 105 km. The nearest maternal health clinic is approximately 32 km. The town has poor roads and no mobile network connectivity. The nearest district hospital from Rupen village.

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Mirani H. Bados

Founder, Cichu Co.

How We Work

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Library Programs

Charmaghz is the largest chain of libraries for children in Afghanistan. We operate 26 mobile libraries, including five bus libraries, one van library and 20 mobile library boxes, to welcome children into a safe,

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Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Program

In 2023, Charmaghz is launching a new Literacy and Numeracy Program in three education centers in Kabul that will support 540 primary school girls to master basic reading, writing, and math skills. The program

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