Women’s empowerment in Afghanistan, particularly in remote districts areas in Badakhshan province, is crucial for fostering positive change and development. Despite significant progress in recent years, many challenges persist, including cultural barriers, limited access to education and healthcare, and gender-based violence. Organizations and initiatives focused on women’s empowerment work to address these challenges by providing educational opportunities, vocational training, access to healthcare, and support for economic independence. Additionally, raising awareness about women’s rights and advocating for gender equality are essential components of empowerment efforts. While there’s still much work to be done, ongoing efforts strive to create a more equitable and inclusive society where women can fully participate and thrive.
CTCO, Creative Thing for Change Organization, in situations where women face restrictions on education and employment, grassroots efforts and international support are essential in empowering women. Here are several key areas that can be taken to support women in Afghanistan and to effectively empower women in perspective of CTCO.
CTCO focuses on education, economic empowerment, and healthcare for women in Badakhshan province, tackling cultural barriers and promoting gender equality. Our initiatives provide essential support and advocate for women’s rights, fostering an inclusive and equitable society.
In many societies, women are viewed as secondary beings, almost all their rights are deprived by male-dominated communities, and they are only valued for childbearing. Families with limited resources for education expenses prefer to invest in the education of male family members, while assigning daily childcare, household chores, and even farming and animal husbandry responsibilities to daughters. In communities where women’s worth is diminished, they become the target of organizations like CTCO. To change the gender balance and achieve gender equality, we will focus on several key areas:
The institution has adapted three small projects financially supported by the Akhund Foundation in six districts in the “Awareness and Advocacy for Women’s Rights” sector, which have yielded good results: