The Funders’ Network for Afghan Women is pleased to announce its new URL: www.funders-afghan-women.org effective immediately. We ask that you please immediately update any existing links to the old URL www.fnaw.org to connect to the new website, or newly add www.funders-afghan-women.org to your list of links.

The www.funders-afghan-women.org website is a useful tool for funders working in Afghanistan or considering working in Afghanistan, as well as for grantees and partners, or Afghan women’s organizations seeking funding support from donors, containing tips for funders and grantees alike. It is also a useful introduction to women in Afghanistan, containing a summary overview of the current women’s rights situation, as well as a list of links and resources on Afghan history, culture, peacebuilding and reconstruction, among other areas.

The website also gives regular updates on the activities and programs of the Funders’ Network for Afghan Women, including public events, new funding opportunities, a database of projects seeking funding for the perusal of donors, information on joining our membership and a plethora of tools and resources.

About FNAW: The Funders’ Network for Afghan Women (FNAW) is a coalition of dedicated foundations and granting organizations, as well as advocates, policy-makers and other agencies funding Afghan women’s groups. FNAW members have committed to working together to better understand and address the needs of grassroots civil society organizations in Afghanistan that support women and children. Members share project assessments, security information, experiences, and feedback from Afghan partners to prioritize funding, expand on success stories, and build the capacity of women leaders in Afghanistan. The Network addresses common problems faced by grantees, with an emphasis on sustainability, advocacy and capacity-building. FNAW provides grantees with technical assistance, and helps them better establish their own networks and partnerships. It is FNAW’s belief that a coalition of funders can have a real, measurable policy impact on those with the power to bring meaningful change to the lives of Afghan women and girls. To this end, advocacy is key among FNAW’s priorities. Today FNAW is a thriving network, meeting every month. Through collaboration, coordination and information-sharing, ideas are being shared generously and frequently, thereby improving the reach, capacity and efficiency of each member organization, and ultimately, better meeting the needs of beneficiaries in Afghanistan.

For more information, please contact:

info@funders-afghan-women.org

The Funders’ Network for Afghan Women

32-17 College Point Blvd. Suite 206, Flushing, NY 11354, USA

E-Mail: info@funders-afghan-women.org Tel: 604-781-3151