OUR WORK IN AFGHANISTAN
Since 2002, Women for Women International - Afghanistan has reached more than 127,000 women in five provinces in Afghanistan.
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
95%
of women in the programme have no formal education
31-40
is the median age of women in the programme
87%
of women have no formal education
AFGHANISTAN RESPONSE
Learn how we are responding to the current situation in Afghanistan and see how you can take action for Afghan women today.
Our Work in Afghanistan
Since 2002, Women for Women International - Afghanistan has served more than 127,000 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.
NO ONE HEARS OUR VOICES: AFGHANISTAN REPORT
In their own words, Afghan women call for women's rights, inclusion in public life, urgent economic relief and for the international community to step in solidarity with them.
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."
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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