Ascent
The Ascent is a women-led nonprofit organization established in 2002 to provide girls and women with equal access to all levels of education throughout Afghanistan. Ascent believes that …
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The Ascent is a women-led nonprofit organization established in 2002 to provide girls and women with equal access to all levels of education throughout Afghanistan. Ascent believes that educating women and girls is key to empowering them to fully participate in and equally contribute to Afghan society. The Ascent also realizes that no society is just if it promotes gender-based discrimination of any kind. Thus, Ascent values the education of boys and understands that today's well-educated youth will have a greater understanding of each other and are the bright leaders of tomorrow.
Mission
The Ascent is a women-led nonprofit organization established in 2002 to provide girls and women with equal access to all levels of education throughout Afghanistan. Ascent believes that educating women and girls is key to empowering them to fully participate in and equally contribute to Afghan society. The Ascent also realizes that no society is just if it promotes gender-based discrimination of any kind. Thus, Ascent values the education of boys and understands that today's well-educated youth will have a greater understanding of each other and are the bright leaders of tomorrow.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAscent is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Kabul, Afghanistan. It is registered with the official charity registry of Afghanistan. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 27/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Ascent has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 27 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in Afghanistan is 27/100.
Ascent is located in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Ascent is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Afghanistan.
According to GiveRadar's records, Ascent is a registered nonprofit in Afghanistan. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Ascent is a women-led nonprofit organization established in 2002 to provide girls and women with equal access to all levels of education throughout Afghanistan. Ascent believes that educating women and girls is key to empowering them to fully participate in and equally contribute to Afghan society. The Ascent also realizes that no society is just if it promotes gender-based discrimination of any kind. Thus, Ascent values the education of boys and understands that today's well-educated youth will have a greater understanding of each other and are the bright leaders of tomorrow. Ascent is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Afghanistan.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Afghanistan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Ascent is registered in Afghanistan. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Ascent is registered in Afghanistan. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Ben Rice's Rise Mirroring that of Hall of Fame Teammate's Ascent - Sports Illustrated
Lexington SC beats Carolina Ascent in USL Super League final - ESPN
Sunday morning’s balloon ascent cancelled - Stratford Herald
Carolina Ascent are greater than sum of their parts - The Charlotte Post
News | Content creation continues its ascent in hotel marketing, storytelling - CoStar
American mountain runner shatters Mount Everest ascent record - Canadian Running Magazine
Como’s ascent to Champions League offers bright note amid Serie A chaos | Nicky Bandini - The Guardian
The Ascent of ZEC, the ARMA Bill, and More – Week In Review - Bitcoin News
Dunfermline's ascent gains momentum as Neil Lennon tells Pars to seize chances when they come - The Scotsman
An Afghan Woman’s Ascent of Everest - New Lines Magazine
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Official websiteNo verified website on record
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Ascent
- What is Ascent?
- Ascent is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Ascent is a women-led nonprofit organization established in 2002 to provide girls and women with equal access to all levels of education throughout Afghanistan. Ascent believes that educating women and girls is key to empowering them to fully participate in and equally contribute to Afghan society. The Ascent also realizes that no society is just if it promotes gender-based discrimination of any kind. Thus, Ascent values the education of boys and understands that today's well-educated youth will have a greater understanding of each other and are the bright leaders of tomorrow.
- Where is Ascent located?
- Headquartered in Kabul, Afghanistan.
- Is Ascent trustworthy?
- Ascent has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- Are donations to Ascent tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Afghanistan under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.