SOLAx is a free, WhatsApp‑based online education platform that delivers the Afghan school curriculum, ESL, and other courses to Afghan girls worldwide. Learners use a smartphone and basic internet to request daily micro‑learning modules in English, Dari, or Pashto, complete knowledge checks, and earn certificates, enabling self‑paced study without needing traditional school access.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Afghan girls, both in the country and in the diaspora, often lack access to formal schooling due to restrictive policies, limited infrastructure, and insufficient internet connectivity. This results in missed educational opportunities and hampers their ability to acquire basic and secondary curriculum knowledge.
Solution
SOLA delivers SOLAx, a free remote learning platform that uses WhatsApp to provide the Afghan curriculum, including ESL, in microlearning modules. Learners enroll via a simple WhatsApp conversation, select courses for their grade, and request daily content that is delivered as text‑based lessons and interactive knowledge checks. The platform operates on any smartphone with basic internet, requiring no computer or high‑bandwidth connection. Completed modules are automatically graded, and students receive certificates upon passing, enabling them to demonstrate their achievements. Content is offered in English, Dari, and Pashto, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of users.
Target Audience
Primary users are Afghan girls of school‑age, both within Afghanistan and in refugee or diaspora communities, who have a smartphone and limited internet access.
Features
- WhatsApp‑based delivery eliminates the need for dedicated apps or high‑speed internet
- Microlearning format breaks curriculum into daily, bite‑sized lessons with built‑in knowledge checks
- Multilingual support (English, Dari, Pashto) for broader reach across the Afghan community
- Automated certification upon successful completion of course assessments
- Free access for all learners, with no device or data cost beyond basic smartphone connectivity