Since 2015, UU has worked to support various educational initiatives for girls and young women in Afghanistan mostly through the Digital Citizen Fund (DCF). The DCF is the organizer of the Girls Afghan Robotics Team and provides digital education opportunities for Afghan girls. UU’s work for the DCF includes content creation, media outreach, fundraising, and international relations. UU has worked closely with DCF founder, Roya Mahboob, to help build support for programming as her organization as evolved into an internationally advocate of girl’s education.

Uncommon Union played several key roles:

• Partnership and Resource Mobilization: Raised funding and endorsements from governments, businesses, and philanthropists to support the campaign’s growth and impact.

• Public Relations: Managed communications for the Afghan Girls Robotics Team, fostering media relationships and ensuring high-profile global coverage.

• Education and Incubation: Supported the establishment of internet training centers, providing digital skills to girls and incubating  startups.
• Peace and Security: Facilitated informal participation in the Afghan Peace Negotiations.
• Media: Co-produced a Hollywood film about the Afghan Robotics Team, amplifying their story on a global scale.

These efforts help establish powerful Afghan advocates for girls’ education in STEM and contributed to significant global advocacy for Afghan girls.

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