Afghanistan Three Years Later
Despite severe restrictions, Afghan women have shown remarkable strength.
Women for Women International has been on the ground, providing critical support and resources for more than 20 years – but our work is far from over and we need your help.
Afghanistan Three Years Later
Stand with Afghan Women
Show Them They Are Not Alone
Three years ago, on 15th August, Taliban took over Afghanistan. Since that harrowing day, Afghan women have faced devastating changes, with their rights and freedoms violated. This anniversary serves as a sombre reminder of the immense challenges Afghan women endure every day.
This is a human rights crisis – but there is hope. Your contribution today, no matter the size, can provide a lifeline to Afghan women.
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Under de facto government rule, Afghan women have experienced:
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Education bans: Girls and women have been denied access to education, from primary school to university, robbing them of the opportunity to learn and create their own futures.
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Employment restrictions: Women have been forced out of their jobs, banned from most forms of employment, and relegated to their homes, stripping them of economic independence.
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Movement limitations: Women can no longer move freely in public without a male guardian, severely restricting their ability to participate in society.
How Your Support Makes a Difference
Emergency relief
Your donations provide immediate aid, including food, shelter and medical care to women in desperate need
Community support
Our programmes foster solidarity among women, helping them feel less isolated and build communities
Education and training
We continue to offer essential educational programmes that equip women with skills and knowledge to navigate these challenging time
Ferhana's story
Ferhana (name changed for security reasons) graduated from our programme four years ago. Since then, she's been running a shop and employing up to 20 other women at a time – all widows and the sole earners for their families. When the de facto government closed her shop, she took a stand. It wasn't just her income at risk – it was all her employees' income too.
"I needed to be brave enough to tell them that we didn’t have any male support and that our children were young."
Learn more
A comprehensive report highlighting the exclusion of Afghan women from critical UN meetings with the Taliban.
Our Work in Afghanistan
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Since 2002, Women for Women International - Afghanistan has reached more than 130,226 women through our work.
Ferhana
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Ferhana graduated from our Stronger Women, Stronger Nations programme four years ago. Since then, she's been running a shop and employing other women - all the sole earners for their families. But Afghanistan's de facto government put her success and security at risk. Read her story of hope and power against all the odds.