Country profile - Afghanistan
Decades of violence in Afghanistan have left millions of women and girls displaced or widowed. Common discriminatory practices, amplified by extremist groups, often make it dangerous for women to seek education, healthcare services, employment, or, in some cases, even to leave their homes.
About the Women we work with in Afghanistan
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Our Work in Afghanistan
Since 2002, Women for Women International - Afghanistan has served more than 120,000 women through our year-long programme. We help women to build a sustainable future for themselves and their families through teaching them practical and helpful skills and engaging the males in their community.

Our impact
From helping women to earn more money to huge increases in family planning practices, with your help, we've made a huge impact.
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