Welcome to the website
of Afghan Women Support | AWS
Afghan Women Support began as a way to amplify the voices of women in Afghanistan and share their stories, talents and resilience with the world.
Our Mission
To empower Afghan women through education and work.
Our Vision
To provide educational opportunities through our online and offline classes in Afghanistan and create job opportunities in our creativity hubs and online as teachers.
"Afghan Women Support has become a platform where the voices, stories and talents of women in Afghanistan can be shared with the world. Their resilience and courage have not only inspired our work, but have helped us grow together as a team committed to education, solidarity and change. "
Selai Balkhi, Founder and Leader
“These classes give these bright and talented young women a place to talk and learn. I am inspired every week by their determination and intelligence”
Elaine O'Brien, Board Member, AWS Volunteer Teacher
“Thanks to my work as a tailor at AWS, I can meet my friends at work. There I have a safe space and I can talk about my worries . Additionally, I can support my children and be independent.
Rabia, Handicraft worker AWS
“In the robotics class, I learned how to program a robot. When I saw it move based on my code. I felt proud and motivated. ”
Suhaila N. , Robotics student and teacher
Our active initiatives for
Girls and Women in Afghanistan
Handicraft Project – Selai Design
English Bridging Program
Robotics and Coding
Comic-Project
Mental Health Support (NEW)
Workshops
Trusted by global partners
Our support goes beyond the classroom
