Organizational Profile
Afghan Women’s Empowerment and Development Organization (AWEDO) is an independent, non-governmental and non-profit Afghan organization established in 2010. AWEDO works with women, girls and vulnerable communities through locally informed, inclusive and accountable programs.
Mission
To empower Afghan women and girls by expanding access to education and vocational training, economic opportunities, humanitarian assistance, protection from violence, and meaningful participation in community life.
Vision
An inclusive, peaceful and resilient Afghanistan where women and girls live with dignity, exercise their rights, and participate equally in social and economic life.
Five Program Areas
- Women’s Empowerment
- Education & Vocational Training
- Women’s Economic Empowerment
- Humanitarian Assistance
- Prevention of Violence
Governance And Management
AWEDO’s governance and management arrangements support strategic oversight, ethical conduct, internal controls, responsible budgeting, policy compliance, monitoring and organizational accountability. Day-to-day work is managed through approved plans, procedures and operational systems.
How We Work
AWEDO works through community consultation, gender-responsive and inclusive programming, safeguarding, transparency, responsible resource management, community feedback, and continuous learning. Activities are designed according to verified needs, operational capacity and available resources.
Core Values
- Commitment to mission
- Integrity and transparency
- Professionalism and accountability
- Equal opportunity and inclusion
- Gender sensitivity and safeguarding
- Community participation
- Learning and innovation
Geographic Presence
AWEDO’s stated service coverage includes 12 provinces: Kabul, Nangarhar, Laghman, Kandahar, Herat, Balkh, Baghlan, Helmand, Ghazni, Parwan, Faryab and Kunduz. AWEDO maintains its main office in Kabul and sub-offices in Nangarhar, Kandahar and Balkh. The location and scale of activities depend on verified needs, operational capacity and available resources.
Who We Serve
AWEDO prioritizes women and girls, women-headed households, displaced and returnee families, persons with disabilities, vulnerable households and communities affected by poverty, exclusion, violence or humanitarian emergencies.
Profile Inquiries
For organizational profile information, contact info@awedo.org.