Where we work
Learn more about the conflict-affected countries where we work around the world.
Since our origins in Bosnia and Herzegovina, we have expanded and adapted our programmes to support 553,437 women living in some of the world’s most challenging environments.
Where we work
Where we work
Since 1993, Women for Women International has reached more than 553,000 marginalised women affected by war and conflict. Together with you, our supporters, we invest in women in 17 conflict-affected countries around the world to help rebuild their lives from the ground up.
Country Offices
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.
Since 2004, Women for Women International - Democratic Republic of Congo has reached more than 110,419 women.
Our work in Iraq
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Since 2003, Women for Women International - Iraq has served more than 21,000 women through our year-long programme.
Our Work in Nigeria
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Since 2000, Women for Women International - Nigeria has reached more than 79,500 women through our work in Enugu and Plateau states.
Our Work in Palestine
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Women for Women International has been piloting a programme with Women's Rights Organisations in the West Bank to support women who face violence, food insecurity, and unemployment in an area of prolonged conflict. Our work is focused on prevention of and response to violence against women, as well as supporting women to realise their social and economic power.
Our Work in South Sudan
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Since 2006, Women for Women International - South Sudan has reached more than 17,900 women through our work.
Sister Organisations
Our Work in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Women for Women International was founded in 1993 by Zainab Salbi and Amjad Atallah to offer financial and emotional support to women displaced by the Bosnian War.
In 2016, the Žene za Žene International Association of Sarajevo was established as an autonomous, locally registered sister organisation to continue its work independently.
Our Work in Kosovo
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Since 1999, Women for Women International and Kosova–Women 4 Women have reached more than 34,000 women through our year-long programme.
Our Work in Rwanda
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Since 1997, Women for Women International - Rwanda has reached more than 79,973 women.
Current Conflict response fund partners
Conflict Response Fund in Sudan
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As the conflict in Sudan worsens, we are determined to support women who have been affected.
Through our Conflict Response Fund we have so far identified two local women's rights organisations, Zenab for Women in Development and Sudanese Organisation for Research and Development whom we are partnering with to meet the most urgent needs of women.
We’ve teamed up with local organisations in Ukraine and in Poland to provide women survivors with holistic and comprehensive care, including psychosocial support, counselling services as well as skill-based training.
Conflict Response Fund in Syria
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Through the Conflict Response Fund, we invested in opportunities for Syrian women and girls to learn new skills and rebuild their lives.
Conflict Response Fund in Myanmar
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We are helping to providing educational opportunities for Rohingya women and girls in Northern Rakhine State, Myanmar.
Past Conflict Response Fund Partners
Conflict Response Fund in Ethiopia
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Through our Conflict Response Fund, we’ve reached thousands of women survivors of violence in Ethiopia.
Our Conflict Response Fund has supported women survivors of conflict and war in Yemen and Bangladesh.