
Running for Freedom: Kalijn’s Marathon for Afghan Women
Kalijn’s motivation grew from gratitude. When she first started training, she was…

Kalijn’s motivation grew from gratitude. When she first started training, she was…

Women for Afghan Women’s recent spotlight on Yeldā Ali offers a portrait…

Five years can change the headlines, but it should not change our…

Farah’s story is a reminder that dreams may be interrupted, but they…

Raihana was the top student in her class, with a dream she…

From an early age, Behnoosh Behtar understood the transformative power of education.…

At Women for Afghan Women, legal advocacy is about more than navigating…

A name is often the first thing we learn about someone. But…

Six Common Questions About Afghanistan: Culture, Food, Language, and More What do…

“She was like a child whose body was here, but whose soul…

When people think about Afghanistan, cultural traditions are often overlooked. Yet Afghanistan…

Throughout Afghanistan’s history, women have played vital roles as educators, leaders, artists,…

Summer reading is an opportunity to discover new perspectives, voices, and stories…

Afghan women have always been an essential part of the country’s history,…

Mental health support is an essential part of helping Afghan women and…

Donate to support the recovery of more Afghan women like Amina! In…
Eid al-Adha is a celebration rooted in faith, generosity, family, and togetherness…
Afghan women have long been architects of culture, memory, and resistance. Across…

Watch Samina’s full video here. “My name is Samina, and I am…

For 25 years, we have remained committed to Afghan and immigrant communities…
October 22 · 6 to 9 PM · Brooklyn, NY
Join us in the ballroom.
Celebrate and support 25 years of WAW with an Afghan dinner, live traditional music, and an auction at 26 Bridge in DUMBO.