Education is recognized as a fundamental human right. However, since August 2021, roughly 1.1 million girls in Afghanistan have been barred from accessing formal education. They are banned from working in most sectors, participating in civic activities, and even entering public parks or gyms. As a result, many girls and women have become confined to their homes, disconnected from peers, mentors, and the broader society. This enforced isolation has profound psychological, social, and economic impacts, especially on adolescent girls who are in critical stages of development.

In response to this emergency, we introduce a hybrid learning model tailored to Afghan girls in age 13-19. The proposed system offers a flexible two-week modular learning schedule that spans the entire academic year. At the end of each module, students complete assessments either online, at schools, designated community centers, or at home under parental supervision. Answer sheets are then submitted electronically or physically for evaluation, with individualized scores and feedback provided within 24 hours.

A survey of 4,228 participating (3724 girls and 497 boys) found that 54% had no contact with peers while studying, though 34% wished to study with classmates. Moreover, about 65% lacked digital devices. As the hybrid learning system has progressed, small peer-study groups have naturally formed, taking place either in person or through virtual platforms. These “learning communities” help maintain social bonds and enable girls to share digital devices and resources in a context where community-based education has proven effective in remote areas. Notably, 80% of surveyed girls experienced an educational interruption of 1–3 years. To overcome this, an accelerated learning program is provided, enabling students to cover two academic years’ curriculum in one year.

By targeting the education of Afghanistan’s girls, this program seeks to restore their basic rights (especially education) and empower communities. This system was launched in April 2025 and is currently providing education up to 10,000 girls from grades 7 to 12. At the same time, a small percentage of boys have also participated in the program. This contribution is intended to share new experiences from the International Cooperation on this education and globalization of education in general.

Keywords: Girls’ education in Afghanistan, community-based education, Education globalization.