Afghan Women's Educational Center (AWEC)
Afghan Women's Educational Center (AWEC)
About

AWEC is a non-profit women led national organization, established in 1991. AWEC focuses on reducing vulnerability and building capacities among marginalized communities with special focus on women and children. AWEC’s first project after establishment was starting a high school to provide education for the Afghan refugee children in Islamabad, Pakistan in the year 1991. This school was started with community contributions as a primary school and after delivering quality services to the Afghan refugees children the community requested the schools developed to high school.

VISION

An inclusive and just society with sensitized and responsive public and private sectors, where all women and children have access to opportunities to improve their quality of life in order to realize their full potential.

MISSION

AWEC demonstrates its commitment to the inclusion, protection and empowerment of Afghan women and children, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups, striving towards attaining their human rights and gender equality by:

CORE VALUES

  • Inclusiveness and respect
  • Integrity
  • Accountability and fairness
  • Professionalism and competence
  • Excellence
  • Collaboration and team spirit
Read more
Similar organizations
Pathfinder International
Pathfinder International
Implementing NGO
9 open positions
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Implementing NGOAdvocacy NGOAssociation
1 open position
Rainforest Foundation UK
Rainforest Foundation UK
Implementing NGOAdvocacy NGO
1 open position

Company Offices

  • Afghanistan (headquarters)
  • Kabul
  • Samad Wakil Street house # 12