Five years can change the headlines, but it should not change our commitment. Since August 2021, the world’s attention has shifted again and again.…

Farah’s story is a reminder that dreams may be interrupted, but they do not have to end. A teacher and advocate in her community,…

Raihana was the top student in her class, with a dream she held close: one day, she would open her own art gallery. Art…

From an early age, Behnoosh Behtar understood the transformative power of education. Growing up in Afghanistan, she was raised in a family that believed…

At Women for Afghan Women, legal advocacy is about more than navigating forms, deadlines, and legal procedures. It is about meeting clients with care,…

A name is often the first thing we learn about someone. But Afghan names can reveal much more than what to call a person.…

Six Common Questions About Afghanistan: Culture, Food, Language, and More What do you really know about Afghanistan beyond the news headlines? Afghanistan has thousands…

“She was like a child whose body was here, but whose soul was still trapped in that dark home.” Sometimes children are forced to…

When people think about Afghanistan, cultural traditions are often overlooked. Yet Afghanistan is home to centuries of art, craftsmanship, literature, music, and community practices…

Throughout Afghanistan’s history, women have played vital roles as educators, leaders, artists, athletes, and pioneers. While their contributions are often overlooked, the stories of…

Summer reading is an opportunity to discover new perspectives, voices, and stories that stay with us long after the final page. Afghan literature offers…

Afghan women have always been an essential part of the country’s history, culture, and future. Too often, conversations about Afghanistan focus only on conflict…

Mental health support is an essential part of helping Afghan women and families heal, rebuild, and move forward during times of crisis. Many Afghan…

Donate to support the recovery of more Afghan women like Amina! In a corner of Balkh prison lives a woman named Amina — a…

Eid al-Adha is a celebration rooted in faith, generosity, family, and togetherness — and Afghan women are often at the heart of these traditions.…

Afghan women have long been architects of culture, memory, and resistance. Across generations, they have used art not only as a form of creative…

Watch Samina’s full video here. “My name is Samina, and I am ten years old. Every morning when I wake up, I feel happy…

For 25 years, we have remained committed to Afghan and immigrant communities providing support, protection, and opportunity to thousands during times of profound change.…

Earlier this Ramadan, our New York Community Center was filled to the brim with fresh produce and essential groceries, thanks to the generosity of…

As we reflect on 25 years of serving Afghan women, girls, and families, we are deeply grateful for the powerful women leaders who have…