Women's Learning Center in Herat, Afghanistan

by Afghan Institute of Learning
Women's Learning Center in Herat, Afghanistan

Summary

Empowering Afghan women through the provision of education and training opportunities as well as basic health services

$735
total raised
3
donors
0
monthly donors
21
years

Challenge

Herat is the largest city in western Afghanistan and a main trade city for exports. No education has been available to women and girls in Herat for the last decade under the Taliban regime. Recent patterns of civil strife in Afghanistan have destroyed about 95% of the infrastructure and services. Established in September 2002, the Herat Women’s Learning Center serves about 425 women and children, with plans for service expansion during 2003.

Solution

This center offers teacher training, English, literacy, math, and computer classes. Skills like sewing and carpet weaving are also taught. Leadership and human rights classes teach women how to assert their rights in a culturally sensitive way.

Long-Term Impact

This project will result in the increased education of Afghan women in the region. The knowledge of income generating skills, as well as leadership skills will help these women to support themselves and their families.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).

Resources

Organization Information

Afghan Institute of Learning

Location: Dearborn, Michigan - USA
Website:
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Twitter: @AIL_ngo

Funded Project!

Thanks to 3 donors like you, a total of $735 was raised for this project on GlobalGiving. Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.
   

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