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AWEDO News And Program Updates

Browse recent organizational news, program activities, community initiatives, and selected milestones from AWEDO’s work.

Geographic focus: AWEDO currently focuses its programs and services in Kabul, Nangarhar, Laghman, Kandahar, Herat, Balkh, Baghlan, Helmand, Ghazni, Parwan, Faryab and Kunduz. Program delivery is guided by documented community needs and implemented in line with approved plans, available funding, partnerships, and operational access.

The five most recent years are shown first. Use the arrows to browse earlier or later years.

Representative photograph for Digital Skills Initiative for Women2026

Digital Skills Initiative For Women

AWEDO launched a digital skills initiative to help Afghan women use technology safely and confidently. The initiative focuses on basic computer use, online learning, digital communication, and practical tools that can support education and income generation.

Participants receive guided practice, mentoring, and information on digital safety. The program also introduces women to online entrepreneurship, remote learning resources, and responsible use of digital platforms.

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Representative photograph for Women’s Online Enterprise Support Sessions2026

Women’s Online Enterprise Support Sessions

AWEDO began a series of practical support sessions for women interested in home-based and online businesses. Sessions cover product presentation, customer communication, simple digital marketing, and record keeping.

The activity is designed for women who face mobility, childcare, or market-access barriers and need flexible ways to build income from home.

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Representative photograph for Community Resilience Program Expanded2025

Community Resilience Program Expanded

AWEDO expanded community resilience activities for vulnerable households through livelihood support, skills training, and locally identified development actions. Community consultations were used to prioritize the most urgent needs.

The expanded approach links short-term assistance with longer-term self-reliance, helping families strengthen income, preparedness, and access to community support.

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Representative photograph for Women-Headed Households Livelihood Support2025

Women-Headed Households Livelihood Support

A targeted livelihood support activity was introduced for women-headed households facing economic hardship. Participants received practical guidance on household budgeting, income planning, and suitable small-enterprise options.

The activity promotes safe, realistic, and locally appropriate ways for women to improve household stability and reduce financial vulnerability.

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National Women’s Leadership Forum

AWEDO organized a national forum bringing together women leaders, youth representatives, civil society actors, and community members to discuss women’s participation in development.

The forum highlighted leadership, community decision-making, access to services, and practical steps for increasing women’s meaningful participation in local development processes.

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Representative photograph for Women’s Participation and Community Dialogue2024

Women’s Participation And Community Dialogue

AWEDO marked International Women’s Day with a community dialogue on women’s participation, dignity, education, and economic opportunity.

Women and community representatives shared priorities and recommendations for improving access to safe learning, livelihoods, and local decision-making.

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Afghan women receiving cash assistance during a humanitarian distribution2023

Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund Project In Kunduz

According to AWEDO project records, AHF supported life-saving cash-for-food assistance for 23,016 vulnerable people from 3,288 households in Chahar Darah and Qala-e-Zal districts.

The project period ran from 4 November 2023 to 3 May 2024, with a reported budget of USD 490,433.06.

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Girls participating in an AWEDO Teachers’ Day activity in Kabul2023

Teachers’ Day Celebration In Kabul

AWEDO marked Teachers’ Day in Kabul by bringing together teachers, students, community representatives, and education supporters to recognize the essential role of educators in shaping Afghanistan’s future.

The event highlighted teacher dedication, student achievement, inclusive learning, and the importance of continued support for quality education.

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Representative photograph for Young Women’s Career Readiness Workshops2023

Young Women’s Career Readiness Workshops

Career-readiness workshops were delivered for young women preparing to enter training, employment, or self-employment.

Topics included communication, goal setting, workplace conduct, CV preparation, interview skills, and identifying safe and realistic career pathways.

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Representative photograph for Emergency Humanitarian Response2022

Emergency Humanitarian Response

AWEDO delivered emergency humanitarian assistance for vulnerable families affected by economic hardship and displacement. Support included food items, hygiene materials, and protection information based on assessed needs.

The response prioritized dignity, transparent participant selection, safeguarding, and referral of urgent protection concerns to appropriate services.

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Representative photograph for Winter Support for Vulnerable Families2022

Winter Support For Vulnerable Families

AWEDO supported families facing severe winter conditions with essential relief and information on available community services.

The activity focused on households with heightened vulnerability, including women-headed families, children, older people, and persons with disabilities.

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Representative photograph for Community Protection and Safeguarding Initiative2021

Community Protection And Safeguarding Initiative

AWEDO strengthened safeguarding systems, complaints channels, and protection procedures to ensure safer access to programs and assistance.

Staff and community representatives received guidance on respectful conduct, confidential reporting, referral pathways, and prompt response to safeguarding concerns.

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Representative photograph for COVID-19 Community Awareness Campaign2020

COVID-19 Community Awareness Campaign

AWEDO conducted community awareness activities on COVID-19 prevention, hygiene, and responsible health practices.

Information was shared in accessible language, with attention to women and families who had limited access to reliable public-health information.

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Representative photograph for Hygiene Materials Distributed During COVID-192020

Hygiene Materials Distributed During COVID-19

Hygiene materials were distributed to vulnerable households during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The activity supported infection-prevention efforts and reinforced practical guidance on handwashing, household hygiene, and reducing health risks.

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Representative photograph for Women’s Entrepreneurship Program2019

Women’s Entrepreneurship Program

More than 400 women participated in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and business-management training.

Participants developed basic business plans, learned budgeting and pricing, and explored locally relevant income-generating activities suited to their skills and circumstances.

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Representative photograph for Small Business Mentoring for Women2019

Small Business Mentoring For Women

AWEDO provided mentoring sessions for women interested in starting or improving small businesses.

Support focused on customer needs, product quality, household-business balance, simple bookkeeping, and building confidence in business decision-making.

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Audience attending AWEDO live election debate show at SRTN Hall in Kabul2018

Award

As part of the project “Inclusive Participation of Voters in the Upcoming Presidential Elections,” AWEDO organized and conducted a live election debate show to raise public awareness and encourage voter participation.

The event was held at SRTN Hall in Kabul with 260 participants and was broadcast live on Shamshad TV, radio, and social media platforms.

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Representative photograph for Expansion of Vocational Training Centers2018

Expansion Of Vocational Training Centers

Additional vocational training centers were established to expand access to tailoring, handicrafts, computer skills, and small-business development.

Training was designed around practical skills, local demand, and opportunities for women to earn income safely within their communities.

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Representative photograph for New Tailoring and Handicraft Courses2018

New Tailoring And Handicraft Courses

AWEDO introduced additional tailoring and handicraft courses for women with limited access to formal employment.

The courses combined technical instruction with quality control, basic costing, and guidance on selling products in local markets.

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Representative photograph for Livelihood Support Project Expansion2016

Livelihood Support Project Expansion

AWEDO expanded livelihood and income-generation activities for women-headed households and other economically vulnerable families.

The project linked skills training with practical livelihood planning and community-based support to strengthen household resilience.

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Representative photograph for Women’s Leadership and Participation Program2014

Women’s Leadership And Participation Program

Training workshops promoted women’s participation in community decision-making and local governance processes.

Participants strengthened communication, leadership, negotiation, and community-mobilization skills while discussing barriers to women’s participation.

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Economic Empowerment Initiative

AWEDO launched an initiative to improve women’s access to vocational skills, employment opportunities, and income-generating activities.

The initiative combined practical training, confidence building, financial literacy, and guidance on locally appropriate livelihood options.

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Representative photograph for Education and Literacy Program Expanded2012

Education And Literacy Program Expanded

AWEDO expanded literacy classes and educational support for women and girls in underserved communities.

Classes focused on practical reading, writing, numeracy, and communication skills that participants could use in daily life, family responsibilities, and future learning.

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Representative photograph for Learning Materials Support for Women and Girls2012

Learning Materials Support For Women And Girls

Learning materials and educational awareness activities were provided to support women and girls with limited access to education.

The activity encouraged continued learning and helped families understand the long-term value of literacy and skills development.

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Representative photograph for Capacity Building and Skills Development2011

Capacity Building And Skills Development

AWEDO conducted training for women, youth, and community groups on leadership, management, communication, and vocational skills.

The program emphasized practical knowledge that participants could apply in community initiatives, employment, and small-scale livelihood activities.

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Representative photograph for First Community Consultation Meetings2010

First Community Consultation Meetings

AWEDO held early community consultation meetings to understand the priorities of women, families, and local stakeholders.

These discussions helped shape the organization’s initial focus on education, women’s empowerment, livelihoods, and community-based development.

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