The Afghan Women’s Writing Project, begun in May 2009, is an effort by U.S. women authors and teachers to work with young Afghan women on developing their literary voices in telling their stories. When permitted to attend school, these women are often not encouraged to seek higher education, yet they are driven to further their education, share their lives and reach across borders. Outstanding author/teachers volunteer their time on a rotating basis to work online with young women in some of the most conservative provinces as well as the capital.