Our Programs

Women’s Business Skills Development

Compassionate Afghanistan addresses this through:

Digital & Alternative Learning:

E-learning platform design, installation of solar-powered hardware in remote zones.

Vocational & Skills-Based Education:

Setting up TVET programs tailored for market needs and entrepreneurship training.

Capacity Building Programs:

Youth Employment and Skills Training:

Partnerships with local businesses for internships and certifications.

Women’s Empowerment Programs:

Trainings in handicrafts, business fundamentals, and community leadership.

Summary:

Afghan women face severe restrictions that limit their access to education, employment, and fundamental rights. In response, Compassionate Afghanistan, a grassroots organization, is courageously working to empower women through vocational training and community-led initiatives, navigating immense challenges and personal risks to bring hope and opportunity where it’s needed most.

The program focuses on restoring dignity, skills, and economic independence for women through activities like tailoring, embroidery, carpet weaving, health education, and entrepreneurship training. These initiatives not only help women survive but also enable them to thrive and uplift their communities, becoming role models and sources of resilience.

Key achievements and goals include:

• Training over 1,200 women in marketable skills.

• Providing tools like sewing machines and business coaching.

• Promoting health and hygiene education for hundreds of women and families.

• Creating business-to-business (B2B) and e-commerce opportunities to expand women's market reach.

The organization operates in secret, using undercover teams and local leaders to ensure safety while delivering impact. Compassionate Afghanistan stands out for its community-led vision, innovative strategies, and unwavering advocacy.

Donor support is crucial to continue this work, which represents a lifeline for Afghan women and a beacon of hope for the country’s future.

Skilled Volunteer Support Program

The Skilled Volunteer Support Program by Compassionate Afghanistan supports 25 courageous and skilled women volunteers who are transforming their communities from within. These women serve as educators, health advocates, economic mentors, and emotional support providers—leading grassroots change in a deeply restricted environment.

Despite the challenges, they continue to operate with strength, strategy, and compassion, making a lasting impact on the lives of Afghan women and girls.

Key Features of the Program:

• Community-Led Leadership: Women volunteers design, lead, and implement all programs based on real-time community needs.

• Education Access: Discreet literacy and learning opportunities for girls and women cut off from formal education.

• Health & Hygiene Support: Mobile health services, maternal care, and hygiene awareness delivered in secure, trusted settings.

• Economic Empowerment: Skills training in tailoring, crafts, and business development to build self-reliance and income.

• Psychosocial Wellbeing: Mental health support and emotional resilience-building for women facing trauma and isolation.

• Safe and Strategic Operations: Volunteers use confidential methods, secure communication, and culturally sensitive approaches to protect themselves and those they serve.

This program is a testament to the power of local women leaders. They are not just volunteers—they are changemakers, ensuring that hope, dignity, and opportunity survive and grow, even in the darkest circumstances.