Afghan girls smiling together

Afghan WomenCollective

A safe space to learn, heal, and lead.

Supporting Afghan women inside Afghanistan and across the diaspora through education, health, and advocacy.

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AWC mentees at the University of Nebraska with their mentor

Afghan Women Collective provides a safe and supportive space for Afghan women to grow through education, health, and advocacy.

We envision a future where every Afghan woman has the chance to learn, the space to heal, and the platform to lead.

3Core Programs
200+Students in the Online Learning Academy

Learn. Heal. Lead.

We envision a future where every Afghan woman has the chance to learn, the space to heal, and the platform to lead.

01

Learn

Education

Through the Rahnuma Mentorship Program and the Online Learning Academy, education stays within reach: one-on-one mentoring, live virtual classes, and the digital skills to navigate what comes next. What began with 10 students now reaches more than 200, with hundreds more on the waitlist.

02

Heal

Health & Well-Being

Afghan women carry enormous burdens, and learning cannot happen without first addressing well-being. Through mental-health awareness, wellness workshops, and trusted, trauma-informed resources, we create the space to heal.

03

Lead

Advocacy & Leadership

We believe Afghanistan cannot move forward without the full participation of its women, building the confidence, networks, and leadership for Afghan women to take their place at the table.

How We Support Afghan Women

Three programs built to support Afghan women from education to leadership.

MentorshipAWC mentees at the University of Nebraska with their mentor

Rahnuma Mentorship Program

Connects Afghan women and girls, inside Afghanistan and across the diaspora, with experienced mentors who provide personalized guidance, encouragement, and support as they pursue their educational, professional, and personal goals.

  • One-on-one mentorship
  • Academic guidance
  • Career mentoring
  • Leadership coaching
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Online LearningA student attending online classes from home

Online Learning Academy

Provides Afghan women and girls inside Afghanistan with access to quality education through live virtual classes, delivered in a safe and supportive online environment. Because as formal education continues to be restricted for Afghan girls, learning never stops.

  • English Language
  • Computer Literacy
  • AI & Digital Tools
  • Scholarship Workshops
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Health & Well-BeingAWC community workshop

Health & Well-Being

Supports the physical and mental well-being of Afghan women by increasing access to health education, trusted resources, and community support. Because education and empowerment cannot happen without first addressing well-being.

  • Mental health awareness
  • Wellness workshops
  • Women's health education
  • Resource navigation
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Shaheeda Hussain leading a women's session

Afghan Women Collective was founded to continue the legacy of Shaheeda Hussain, a human rights defender who spent over four decades advocating for Afghan women’s right to education, participation, and dignity.

Born and raised in Kandahar, Shaheeda trained as a midwife and first served the women of her own community. After the Soviet invasion of 1979, her family fled to Pakistan, where the refugee camps became her next calling.

Afghanistan cannot move forward without the full participation of its women.The belief Afghan Women Collective is built on

Our Team

Malalie FazliProgram Director
ZahraProgram Manager
Amelia PinkTreasurer
Lina KhiderSecretary

Questions? Answers.

We run education, wellness, and relief programs that help Afghan women and their families rebuild stability and opportunity. We connect volunteers, donors, and partners with the communities that need support most.

Every contribution goes directly toward our programs: education access, emergency relief, and community support. We publish clear reporting so you can see exactly where your support goes.

Yes. We welcome volunteers for events, mentorship, and program support, both locally and remotely. Reach out through the contact form and we'll match you with a role that fits your time and skills.

Afghan Women Collective is a registered nonprofit, and your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You'll receive a receipt for every gift you make.

We work with Afghan communities abroad and with displaced families resettling in new countries, partnering with trusted local organizations on the ground.

Transparency is one of our core values. We share open reporting on our initiatives, finances, and outcomes so every supporter understands the impact they're part of.

Absolutely. We collaborate with companies and foundations on sponsorships and long-term partnerships. Get in touch and our team will share the ways to get involved.

Let’s Build Change Together

Have a question, want to volunteer, or interested in partnering? Send us a message and our team will get back to you.

Prefer email? Reach us anytime at info@afghanwomencollective.com

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