Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Support for Afghan Women’s Higher Education and Leadership
Agreement Number:
7456895 P013237001
Agreement Value:
$5,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 18, 2024 - Sep 30, 2029
Description:
This project aims to empower Afghan women to become leaders and drive change for Afghanistan's future, by giving them access to university education and services that are no longer available to women inside Afghanistan. Project activities include: (1) providing Afghan women with a safe and conducive learning environment at the Asian University for Women campus in Bangladesh; (2) facilitating access to internationally recognized university level education programs; and (3) promoting community engagement and career development through access to leadership and life skills programs.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased Afghan women’s ability to apply academic level learning in their careers and lives; and (2) increased representation and leadership by Afghan women in community and career development initiatives.
Location:
Cambridge, US
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00225
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2023-2024 4th Quarter report.
Recipient's Operating Name:
Asian University for Women SupportFoundation
Recipient's Legal Name:
Asian University for Women Support
Federal Riding Number:
NA
Program:
International Development Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.