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    Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots organization empowering Afghan women and girls in both Afghanistan and the U.S. to realize their full potential and advocate for their rights, while challenging societal norms to create lasting change and advance gender equality.
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    Our Mission

    WAW is a grassroots organization empowering Afghan women and girls in both Afghanistan and the U.S. to realize their full potential and advocate for their rights, while challenging societal norms to create lasting change and advance gender equality. We accomplish our mission through:

    • Protection and Support

      Providing protection services and humanitarian aid for vulnerable women, women-led households, and girls in Afghanistan through local programs and strategic partnerships

    • Rights Advocacy

      Establishing cross-province programs in Afghanistan to advocate against gender-based violence and for reinstating women's and girls' rights throughout the country

    • Direct Services

      Providing casework, legal support, and educational programs to Afghan and other vulnerable immigrant and refugee women survivors of gender-based violence in the United States

    • Community Education

      Training community leaders and members about rights, gender-based violence, and culturally-appropriate ways to support Afghan and immigrant women survivors

    • The right help is accessible

      All of WAW’s programs and services in Afghanistan & the United States are free of charge

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    • Cultural Bridge-Building

      Connecting public sector and law enforcement with Muslim communities by providing insight on cultural nuances facing Afghan and Muslim immigrant women survivors

    Our Impact

    WAW provides critical services for Afghan women, girls, and families, both in Afghanistan and the U.S. This includes legal aid, case management, housing assistance, emergency shelter, food support, and healthcare access. WAW ensures that refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants, and vulnerable Afghan families receive the resources they need to rebuild their lives with safety and dignity.

    Through English language classes, job training, financial literacy programs, and youth leadership initiatives, WAW equips Afghan women and girls with the skills they need to achieve self-sufficiency. Programs also focus on empowering young Afghan women to break barriers, pursue higher education, and become leaders in their communities.

    WAW plays a vital role in amplifying the voices of Afghan women and advocating for their rights at local, national, and international levels. By fostering culturally competent spaces and providing gender-based violence prevention programs, WAW empowers Afghan women and girls to advocate for their future while strengthening their communities.

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    How we’re bringing hope and uplifting the lives of Afghan women, girls, and their families in the United States and Afghanistan.

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  • Help us continue 
    our mission

    Your donations help us continue to advocate for the rights, protection, and uplifting of Afghan women and girls, wherever they may be, and to ensure their voices are heard, respected, and empowered. Please consider supporting us with a fully tax-deductible contribution today.
    At WAW, we invest in HER by striving to inspire Hope, Empowerment, and Resilience through our programs and mission across Afghanistan and the U.S. by providing HER with opportunities in Health, Education, and Resettlement.
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