WOMEN FOR AFGHAN WOMEN INC
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May 6, 2013
Before anything else, I initially liked Woman for Afghan Women, because of its "easy-open gate" for participating and less bureaucratic phases. I was one of the volunteer for teaching the adult class, and without too many complicated process “which in New York , more or less, is rare” I could join to this energetic team!
After several months of being there, in general, I found this NGO, productive, helpful and so influential for clients and volunteers! Students and teachers both are learning from each other which is one of the interesting part of the classes. Besides these wide range of classes of life skills for adults and youngsters, dealing with current issues were another side of this NGO that was useful for whoever is coming to this institution. For instance, after Hurricane Sandy, consulting sessions and conducting brainstorming for bring up new ideas and dealing with new challenges were one of the good examples of positive flexibility and problem solving approach of this NGO to up to date itself to be able to improve women's skills in society based on priorities and urgent issues.
Another social elements that makes this NGO more remarkable and distinguished is cultural exchanges and diversity among different nationalities and generations, and also considering the importance of art within these exchanges!This NGO is playing a significant role in empowerment of not only Afghan women, rather, women from different parts of the world. This Non-for profit organization by efforts of its founders and staff and their promises has provided a broad platform for better future of awareness about the civil rights by making bridge among Afghan Women (and their families) in the United States, and Afghan women within Afghanistan.
**Wishing have less war and more art in close future!**
P.S. by the way, practicing “Keeping Earth Green” is worth mentioning too! Re-using papers, and being cautious about the usage of electricity (for example, boiling right amount of water based on the number of people and keeping water inside the insulated container to keep it warm for a long time), all tiny but good examples of the smart ways of coping with global warming in this NGO in individualistic scale!
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May 6, 2013
Women for Afghan Women instills the foundations of culture, education, and spirituality within their community of clients and volunteers. The work they do in New York is deep rooted and a vital intersection of the Afghan and immigrant community. Many of the women I have taught at WAW have never been afforded educational opportunities--however, within the walls of this organization they truly flourish. The WAW staff is entirely committed and enthusiastic to their cause. There is nothing more rewarding than witnessing a formerly uneducated woman pass her citizenship test or find a job to support herself.
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April 6, 2013
One of the best None Profit Organization.
No one else does what WAW does for unfortunate women.
i always read story and life changing of those unlucky girls from Afghanistan how great this organization working.
Bibi Aisha's terrible life from Afghanistan to USA which made headlines around the world is one of great work of WAW.
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April 6, 2013
I came to Women for Afghan Women as a volunteer English teacher, having no idea what I'd find. What I discovered on my first day was the surprise of a vibrant, diverse community of women from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Morocco and other Muslim countries, housed in a modest residence in Fresh Meadows, Queens. Two or three days a week I worked with women who come from terrible circumstances but who are determined to make meaningful lives for themselves and their families here. In the rich, supportive atmosphere, nurtured by a dedicated staff, the women and I studied and learned together. With advanced students, I read modern novels; with beginners I introduced the alphabet and basics of English. Probably most important, we all became friends. I wrote blogs for the website detailing some of my experiences, and I invite anyone and everyone to read them. Thank you for considering this terrific place for an award.
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April 6, 2013
I am a consultant, a donor, and a member of WAW's NY advisory board. I am always impressed by the dedication of the New York board and staff, for whom the work is personal as well as professional. These Afghan women are often illiterate, poor and isolated from the broader community. WAW is a lifeline - its office is homey, safe, and welcoming. Immigration services, domestic violence help, English classes -driver's test prep -it's a one- stop center for women who have nowhere else to go. WAW's Afghanistan work is rightly honored and publicized, but the problems of Afghan women don't go away when they get to the U.S. Fortunately, WAW New York is there to help women in the area one-on-one, to respond to requests for information from across the country, and to be a voice for the rights of all women through advocacy.
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April 6, 2013
No one else does what WAW does! As a psychotherapist who speaks Dari, I've worked closely with the women who access WAW's services and have witnessed the life saving efforts of the staff and volunteers, the unmet need and suffering is still immense but so is the power and determination of the women who make WAW. I expect I will be working with them for many years to come.
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April 5, 2013
Women for Afghan Women is a wonderful organization, which has, over the past 10 years, been able to turn around the lives of thousands and thousands of Afghan women and children. They run many programs that are crucial to their clients wellbeing, including shelters, homes, legal support, and more.
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April 5, 2013
As board member and co-founder, and now, full time volunteer for Women for Afghan Women, I feel uniquely positioned to review the organization. I am based in NY, and am engaged in usual board duties, but also fundraising, advocacy and communications work. The real stars of WAW are our staff, 430 of them in Afghanistan and 4 in New York, all led by our amazing leader Manizha Naderi, quietly fierce, unstoppable, unwavering in her mission to fight for Afghan women's rights, their very lives. Our organization is extremely efficient -- we utilize the help of hundreds of volunteers, and put almost all the money we raise into programs. In spite of the uncertain future of Afghanistan, WAW is expanding--by the end of 2014, we will be running programs in two new provinces, ten in total. And we would like to expand even further.
I have been involved in many women's organizations and what I love most about WAW is that we are at once strident in our advocacy at the international level, and rooted in grassroots work at the local level. We maintain footholds in both those arenas, ensuring that the most local grassroots voices are heard in the most global settings for policymaking and decision-making. I also love WAW's ability to promote women's human rights in the most conservative communities. We work with religious leaders, community elders and other community leaders, persuading them to champion our cause. Our organization really is a labor of love, and our community-rootedness is the reason our model is successful.
Please consider supporting WAW in any way that is possible for you.
* Let us know if you'd like to volunteer for WAW.
* Organize an event in your community to raise funds and awareness
* Send us a check. Your donation will literally save lives. Be generous.
* Find a way to help us make our May 30th Gala event successful. Get a company or business you know to sponsor the gala at any level. Purchase tickets and attend!
Thank you!
Sunita Viswanath
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April 5, 2013
I am engaged in relief efforts in Afghanistan--Women for Afghan Women is effective, needed, and well-run.
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2013
August 13, 2012
The clients being serviced at the office, specifically the girls and women attending the classes are so very proud of what they are learning. You can see in their eyes even if you don't speak their language. And the teachers reflect the same pride and fufillment and their students. This organization goes well beyond just Afghan women.
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