Open & honest
Transparency
We are early-stage, volunteer-led, and not yet a registered charity. We believe trust is built by telling you exactly where we are — not pretending to be something we are not.
Not a registered charity — yet
Afghan Rise is not registered as a UK charity or non-profit. Mohammad Khalid Ibrahimi is building this platform honestly during an initial phase. Formal registration may follow as we grow.
Personal PayPal during launch
Donations currently go via personal PayPal to our founder — clearly labelled, not hidden behind corporate branding. This keeps us operational while we build.
Ground research in Afghanistan
Our founder is preparing to travel to Afghanistan to research needs on the ground, build local trust, and shape the platform around real conditions — not assumptions from abroad.
Student data is sacred
No exact addresses. Encrypted storage. Admin-only access. We never sell data. Read our Privacy Policy and Safeguarding section for full details.
Legal & organisational status
Afghan Rise is not a registered charity. We have not registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, nor as a Community Interest Company (CIC). Mohammad Khalid Ibrahimi operates this initiative personally during an initial research and building phase.
Donations are currently accepted via personal PayPal to Mohammad Khalid Ibrahimi. This is clearly stated on our Donate page. Donations are not tax-deductible at this stage. We may explore formal registration as the platform matures.
Ground research: Mohammad Khalid Ibrahimi is preparing to travel to Afghanistan to conduct on-the-ground research — meeting communities, understanding barriers, and ensuring Afghan Rise reflects real needs rather than assumptions made from abroad.
Volunteers are unpaid. Afghan Rise has no formal payroll or operating budget at launch. Everyone on the team contributes because they believe in the mission.
Our roadmap
Where we are today and where we are heading.
In progress
Phase 1 — Now
- ·Secure waiting list live across Afghanistan
- ·Understanding needs by province, grade & internet access
- ·Building team & platform infrastructure
- ·Ground research preparation in Afghanistan
Up next
Phase 2 — Next
- ·On-the-ground research & local partnerships
- ·Matching girls with remote learning opportunities
- ·Pilot internet stipends for selected students
Planned
Phase 3 — Future
- ·Explore formal charity or CIC registration (UK)
- ·Structured donation reporting & annual transparency
- ·Expanded tutoring and materials programme
Safeguarding students
- ✓We never collect exact home addresses — province only.
- ✓All form data is transmitted over HTTPS and stored in a private database.
- ✓Direct public access to student records is blocked by security rules.
- ✓Only authorised administrators can view waiting-list data.
- ✓We never sell, rent, or publicly publish student personal information.
- ✓We will never share student details with governments, militias, or third-party marketers.
Full details in our Privacy Policy.