AWEDO

Women’s Economic Empowerment

What We Do

Women’s Economic Empowerment

AWEDO promotes sustainable economic development by strengthening livelihoods, entrepreneurship, and income-generating opportunities for women, youth, and vulnerable communities. Economic empowerment helps families reduce poverty, increase self-reliance, and build resilience.

Afghan women developing livelihood and small business skills

Why This Service Matters For Afghan Women

Women often need income opportunities that are safe, locally appropriate, and compatible with family responsibilities. Business training, financial literacy, mentorship, and market connections can help women build sustainable livelihoods and support their households.

Our Focus Areas

Business Skills Development

Participants learn business planning, budgeting, marketing, customer service, financial literacy, and enterprise management.

Entrepreneurship Support

Mentoring, capacity-building, and technical guidance help aspiring entrepreneurs establish and grow small businesses.

Market Linkages

AWEDO helps producers and small enterprises connect with buyers, local markets, business networks, and relevant services.

Income-Generation Opportunities

Programs may support vocational skills, home-based enterprises, cooperative activities, and other livelihoods suited to local demand.

Our Approach

Community consultation and transparent participant selection.
Inclusive, safeguarding-focused implementation.
Qualified trainers, mentorship, referrals, and follow-up support.
Regular monitoring, evaluation, learning, and responsible reporting.

Expected Outcomes

Higher household income and economic resilience.
Stronger entrepreneurship and small-business growth.
Improved employment and self-employment opportunities.
Greater economic participation and leadership by women.
More sustainable livelihoods and reduced poverty.