Welcome to Afghan Women’s Empowerment and Development Organization (AWEDO)
AWEDO

Education & Vocational Training

What We Do

Education & Vocational Training

AWEDO believes education and practical skills are essential for empowering women and girls, reducing poverty, and building resilient communities. Our education and vocational training programs help participants gain knowledge, employable skills, and pathways to greater independence.

Afghan women participating in vocational skills training

Why This Service Matters For Afghan Women

Many women have had interrupted education or limited access to formal learning and employment. Literacy, digital skills, vocational training, and business readiness can create realistic pathways to home-based work, employment, and self-reliance.

Our Objectives

  • Increase access to quality learning for women and girls, and vulnerable communities.
  • Improve literacy, numeracy, digital, language, and life skills.
  • Provide market-oriented vocational training linked to local opportunities.
  • Support employment, self-employment, and small business development.

Education Programs

Literacy And Adult Education

Reading, writing, numeracy, and communication classes support adults who had limited access to formal education.

Community-Based Education

Safe and accessible learning opportunities help underserved children and young people continue their education.

Educational Support

Learning materials, awareness activities, teacher capacity-building, and partnerships strengthen access to quality education.

Vocational Training

Practical Skills

Training may include tailoring, dressmaking, embroidery, handicrafts, computer skills, office administration, English, and other locally relevant skills.

Business Readiness

Participants may receive entrepreneurship, financial literacy, marketing, customer service, and small-business management guidance.

Mentorship And Follow-Up

Coaching and referrals help graduates explore employment, self-employment, and enterprise opportunities.

Expected Outcomes

  • Improved literacy and educational achievement.
  • Greater employment and self-employment opportunities.
  • Stronger participation of women in economic activities.
  • Reduced household vulnerability and stronger community resilience.
Video

Girls’ Education In Afghanistan

Watch this video about community-based learning and girls’ access to education in Afghanistan.

Community-Based Education

This video highlights how local classes can help girls continue learning.

Girls’ Right To Learn

A message on the importance of education for Afghan girls.