[1] The organization's core mission is to empower women, enhance their living conditions, and bolster their socio-economic standing within society through active participation in various development initiatives.
[3] However, the history of Afghanistan’s ongoing war has meant that women continue to be excluded from the social, political, and economic areas of Afghan society.
[4] The current president of AWC, Fatana Ishaq Gailani, believes that Afghan women have suffered a great deal during this ongoing war.
"[9] A recent development with Gordon Brown and the International Criminal Court has enabled the Taliban to be prosecuted for crimes against humanity over the "systematic brutalization of women and girls" in Afghanistan.
[13] Sima Bahous, the head of the UN’s gender equality agency, has highlighted the economic, mental health, and developmental crises stemming from the Taliban's decrees.
The long-term consequences of this situation cannot be overstated, as it not only affects the women and girls directly impacted but also has far-reaching repercussions on their families and communities.
[15] The AWC actively encourages community participation in social and economic development through initiatives that involve beneficiaries in decision-making, planning, and project execution.
Advisory Committees with diverse representation facilitate this engagement, and local employment ensures communities have a stake in program implementation.
[1] The AWC offers expertise in a diverse range of areas, including literacy, mathematics, healthcare, parenting, conflict resolution, and many more.
They focus on enhancing self-esteem and self-confidence, fostering improved interpersonal and intergroup relationships, and providing effective tools for managing stress, anger and grief.
[1] In the past year, the AWC extended vital relief assistance to 1,000 women during the winter season and continued to support numerous individuals on a monthly basis.
Since 2002, the AWC has executed a relief project that has benefitted 500 families, encompassing the provision of clean drinking water, essential shelter materials, and sustenance in Paktika and Parwan Provinces.
As well as providing training in crucial areas, they also conduct seminars and workshops to raise awareness and unity among women, enabling them to assert their rights from family to government levels.
The organization has sponsored select staff members to attend seminars and workshops in locations like New Delhi and Sri Lanka.