Our Impact in Afghanistan

Since 2002, Women for Women International - Afghanistan has served more than 127,000 women through our year-long programme.

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Our impact - Afghanistan

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The impact of your support

After graduation from our programme women report positive changes

Women for Women International-Afghanistan participants learn jewellery making to earn an income
Women for Women International-Afghanistan participants learn jewellery making to earn an income

Women earn and save money

Women report average net daily earnings of $0.70 per day at graduation, compared to $1.32 at enrolment (USD, purchasing power parity*).

Women for Women International-Afghanistan programme participant writes in her handbook.
Women for Women International-Afghanistan programme participant writes in her handbook.

Women understand and advocate for their rights

By graduation, 100% of women reported speaking out publicly against abuse of women, up from 18% at enrolment.

Footnote

Data was provided by 171 participants who graduated from Women for Women International's Stronger Women, Stronger Nation programme in 2021.

*Purchasing power parities (PPPs) are the rates of currency conversion that equalise the purchasing power of different currencies by eliminating the differences in price levels between countries.

Zarghuna's Story

"One of my friends told me about Women for Women International and how it provided training for women. That’s when I learned that I wasn’t alone in my suffering."

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