ALPA is a revival of ALSPA that was initially founded in 2019 in Afghanistan with a small, enthusiastic group that wanted a place for academics to meet and conversations about education to thrive. The inaugural conference of ALPA was held in Safi Landmark in 2019, hosting over 60 participants from 10 universities. The second meeting of ALPA (its first annual conference) was held at the American University of Afghanistan in January 2020, hosting over 120 participants from over 25 universities, think tanks, and international organizations. Registered in Virginia, ALPA aims to bring together Afghan and international scholars of legal, social, and political development in Afghanistan. Today, an estimated 70 percent of Afghan law and political science professors are living in exile.

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In 2022, ALPA founded its Online Education Academy to offer Afghan women access to education denied by the Taliban. The Academy offers classes from a variety of disciplines, including law, political science, sociology, mental health, business, arts, and journalism. This spring, ALPA Online Education Academy offers nearly 30 classes in English, Farsi and Pashto, solidifying ALPA’s position as a beacon of learning for Afghan women. Led by a diverse team of highly qualified instructors, these classes and programs offer a transformative learning experience for Afghan women, fueled by unwavering dedication to their education and mentorship