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Overview

The United States is committed to helping remove constraints on women’s potential. Women’s participation in reconstruction will have transformational impacts on Afghanistan. To achieve this, USAID supports legal rights for women, helps them gain access to public services and jobs, builds their capacity, and encourages their inclusion in public life. USAID programs aim to ensure a better future for Afghanistan’s women, their families, communities, and country.

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Announcements

Kabul, Afghanistan | Saturday, October 31, 2009
Strengthening the Capacity of Provincial Departments of Women’s Affairs
70 DOWA staff receive training to advocate for women's needs.

Jalalabad, Afghanistan | Thursday, October 15, 2009
Women-owned Dairy Processing Centers Create Economic Opportunities
Seven dairy centers are self-sustainable in eastern Afghanistan.

Kabul, Afghanistan | Thursday, October 15, 2009
Dormitory Allows Women to Seek Higher Education
1,100 female university students live in the National Women's Dormitory.

Kabul, Afghanistan | Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Ambassador Wayne Visits National Women's Dormitory in Kabul

Jalalabad, Afghanistan | Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Women-owned Greenhouses Thrive
Women owners of sustainable greenhouses receive training.

Kabul, Afghanistan | Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Safety Comes First at Kabul University’s National Women’s Dormitory
More than 500 students and staff receive emergency measures response training.

Kabul, Afghanistan | Monday, June 15, 2009
Afghan Women’s Business Federation Spring Expo Showcases Members’ Handicrafts
Women entrepreneurs enjoy brisk sales.

Press Releases

Kabul, Afghanistan | Sunday, October 18, 2009
صلاحیت بیشتر افغان ها جهت استفاده از مساعدت ها
امضاء موافقتنامه 30 میلیون دالری میان ایالات متحده امریکا وافغانستان صلاحیت بیشتررا برای حکومت افغانستان در قسمت مقرری مشاورین فراهم مینماید

Kabul, Afghanistan | Sunday, October 18, 2009
Providing More Afghan Ownership in Aid
$30m Agreement Between US and Afghanistan Gives Afghan Government Control for Hiring Advisors

Kabul, Afghanistan | Friday, June 26, 2009
U.S. Government Announces $26.3 Million Small Grants Fund to Support Afghan Women

Kabul, Afghanistan | Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Afghan Women’s Business Federation Holds First Annual National Conference

Kabul, Afghanistan | Saturday, December 20, 2008
First National Women Legal Professionals Workshop Offered to Nearly 180 Women

Kabul, Afghanistan | Wednesday, September 17, 2008
U.S. Gives Afghan People 35,000 Tons of New Food Aid

U.S. supplies nearly half of the emergency food aid requested in emergency appeal.

Ghor Province, Afghanistan | Sunday, September 07, 2008
آغاز برنامهء صحت و معیشت اداره انکشافی بین المللی ایالات متحده در ولایت غور

Ghor Province, Afghanistan | Sunday, September 07, 2008
USAID announces health and livelihoods program in Ghor

Isolated Ghor Province receives life-saving supplies.

Kabul, Afghanistan | Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Kabul Households Benefit from Food Distribution
100kg of USA wheat distributed per qualifying household.

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USAID supports educational opportunities and vocational training to help women gain skills, find employment, and participate in public life.

Learn more about Afghanistan USAID activities by province

Accomplishments

More than 8,000 women participated in "Learning for Life" classes to acquire literacy, numeracy, and good health and hygiene practices.
Over 70,000 loans have been extended to women-owned businesses.
The Afghan Midwives Association (AMA) now boasts a growing membership of 1,100 women.
Since 2002, USAID has trained nearly 500 female journalists, strengthening the independent media network across the country.

Last updated November 16, 2009

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