To help shape a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable Afghanistan by providing access to free, quality education to Afghan learners.
Our purpose is to empower Afghan learners with world-class free education, unlocking opportunities for peace, prosperity, sustainable development, innovation, and global citizenship. We aim to serve as a trusted online platform between educational institutions and Afghan students, offering accredited online courses in high-demand fields.
Collaborate with CUAF to bring accredited online courses to underserved learners in Afghanistan. Together, we can extend your institution’s impact and contribute to a more equitable world. Reach out to us: partnership@cuaf.ca
Professor Yama Mubtaker is the Founder and Executive Director of the Canadian University of Afghanistan (CUAF) online platform and CEO of the Key To Excellence Institute. Born in Afghanistan and now a Canadian citizen, Professor Mubtaker brings over a decade of experience in higher education, leadership development, sustainable development, social impact, entrepreneurship, and project management.
He has previously served as a United Nations Officer, working on sustainable development initiatives that aimed to create long-term impact across communities. His work with the UN deepened his commitment to education as a catalyst for peace, prosperity, and global citizenship.
Today, through CUAF, Professor Mubtaker is dedicated to building educational bridges between educational institutions and Afghan learners, unlocking access to free, quality courses, and empowering a new generation to lead Afghanistan toward a more sustainable, prosperous, and peaceful future.
Please reach us at info@cuaf.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.
CUAF is a not-for-profit initiative. Its purpose is to make high-quality education accessible, affordable, and relevant to Afghan learners. All efforts are focused on expanding opportunity and equity through education. It is dedicated to advocating for the educational rights of Afghan learners. It serves as a bridge, connecting Afghan students with universities, colleges, and training institutions around the world to provide access to online courses, short programs, and skills-based bootcamps.
CUAF is currently in the process of registering as an online university in Afghanistan. While this process is underway, CUAF operates as a platform and connector rather than a degree-granting institution. At the moment, CUAF does not offer its own academic degrees. Instead, it facilitates access to high-quality online courses and bootcamps delivered by trusted third-party education providers.
CUAF focuses on helping Afghan learners access:
These programs are offered by CUAF's partners and are designed to meet the needs of learners seeking practical, relevant education for personal and professional growth.
CUAF is for Afghan learners, regardless of gender, age, or location, who have been historically deprived of access to quality education due to decades of conflict and instability. We believe it is not fair for Afghan learners to be left behind, and we are committed to ensuring they have equal access to global learning opportunities.
CUAF is actively seeking partnerships with universities, colleges, educational technology providers, nonprofits, and other institutions interested in supporting Afghan learners. If you or your organization is interested in collaboration, please reach out to us: yama@cuaf.ca
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