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Classes

Classes at WAW

WAW’s New York Community Center offers immigrant women, men, youth, and children a wide range of literacy, educational support, citizenship, and empowerment programs. Classes are designed to meet the needs of NYC’s Muslim immigrant community at every level.

Currently WAW’s classes are being held online. For registration and/or any other information, please contact: beatrice@womenforafghanwomen.org .

Class Offerings

Free Online Citizenship Class

Free Online Citizenship Class

Class schedule: Tuesday & Wednesdays 10:30am - 1:30pm Learn about: US History and Government Practice reading, writing, and interview skills Receive free legal services Classes are for women only and for low intermediate english speakers only To register call (646) 494-4054 or email beatrice@womenforafghanwomen.org

Free ESL Classes for NYC Residents

Free ESL Classes for NYC Residents

Dates: Oct 4, 2021 - Dec 17th, 2021 Hours: 10:30AM to 1:30PM In-person class Low beginner class: monday, tuesday, and Wednesday Online Classes: High beginner class: Thursday, Friday Low intermediate class: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday High intermediate class: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Classes are open to New York City residents only. Picture ID and proof of address […]

Women’s Citizenship Classes

Our United States Citizenship Classes offer students (women only) support for the US citizenship/naturalization exam, including sample written tests and mock interviews. Read on for more details.

Homework Help

Homework assistance and preparation for state testing for students from grades 1 to 12, including English language support for newly arrived immigrants. Read on for more details.

Boys Leadership Program

For boys aged 10-15 providing them with leadership opportunities and a safe space to discuss gender equality, women’s rights, religion, and culture. Read on for more details.

Afghan Youth Rising

For young women aged 16-20, providing them with support on college applications, including writing exercises, and leadership workshops, communications skills development, life skills training, and career counseling. Read on for more details.

Girls Leadership Program

For girls aged 10-15 providing them opportunities for leadership, human rights, career development, girls’ education, religion, culture, and other issues specific to this age group. Read on for more details.

Women’s Driver’s Education Classes

Preparation for your driver’s permit or driver’s license application. Read on for more details.

Women’s English Classes

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for immigrant women three times a week. Read on for more details.

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Locations

New York Office/HQ
158-24 73rd Ave., 2nd Floor
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Tel:  (929) 519-5994

New York Community Center
71-19 162nd St, Unit CF-D
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Tel:  (718) 591-2434

Virginia Community Center
5510 Cherokee Ave., Suite 110
Alexandria, VA 22312
Tel: (703) 658-5209

Afghanistan Office
Please contact: office@womenforafghanwomen.org  for queries related to WAW’s Afghanistan operations.

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