Women’s Empowerment
Supporting women’s leadership, confidence, rights awareness, meaningful participation and safer access to information and services through community-based engagement.
Learn more2010Founded & Registered
12Provinces Served
5Core Program Areas
7International Partners
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Who We Are
Afghan Women’s Empowerment and Development Organization
Afghan Women’s Empowerment and Development Organization (AWEDO) is an independent Afghan non-governmental and non-profit organization established in 2010. AWEDO is registered with the NGOs Department of the Ministry of Economy under license number 3259 and works to expand opportunities, protection and participation for women, girls and vulnerable communities.
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Focus areas
What We Do
Five connected program areas link immediate support with skills, resilience and opportunity.
Education & Vocational Training
Expanding access to literacy, foundational education, digital learning and practical vocational skills that can support further learning, employability and independence.
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Women’s Economic Empowerment
Supporting entrepreneurship readiness, livelihood skills, basic business knowledge and links to opportunities that can strengthen women’s economic participation and household resilience.
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Humanitarian Assistance
Providing needs-informed humanitarian assistance, protection awareness, referrals and community feedback mechanisms for families affected by crisis, displacement and economic hardship.
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Prevention of Violence
Promoting prevention, rights awareness, safer referral pathways, community dialogue and survivor-sensitive approaches that contribute to safer environments for women and girls.
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In the Field
A snapshot of programs currently under implementation and recently completed, drawn from AWEDO’s published project records.
Where We Work
Our Coverage
AWEDO delivers services across Kabul, Nangarhar, Laghman, Kandahar, Herat, Balkh, Baghlan, Helmand, Ghazni, Parwan, Faryab and Kunduz.
News & Updates
Latest Updates
Recent AWEDO activities, program developments and organizational updates.
18 May 2026
Digital Skills Initiative for Women
Practical digital skills supporting safer technology use, learning, communication and income opportunities.
12 February 2026
Women’s Online Enterprise Support Sessions
Support sessions covering product presentation, customer communication, digital marketing and record keeping.
22 September 2025
Community Resilience Program Expanded
Livelihood support, skills development and community-led actions for vulnerable households.
Institutional Information
Governed Responsibly. Reported Transparently.
AWEDO operates under formal registration, active governance and published accountability commitments so communities, partners and funders can verify how the organization works.
Registered & Governed
Registered with the NGOs Department of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Economy under license 3259, and led by a Board of Directors and executive leadership responsible for oversight.
Meet leadership →Safeguarding & Accountability
Programs are shaped by community feedback, safeguarding standards and accessible complaint channels, with responsible handling of stakeholder information throughout.
View accountability →Public Reporting
Annual reports and organizational profile information are published for donors, due-diligence teams and legitimate stakeholders requesting verification.
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Partner, Fund or Join AWEDO’s Work
We work with institutional funders, government counterparts and skilled professionals who share a commitment to responsible, locally led programming for Afghan women and girls.
