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Our Vision

Providing equal opportunities for women to develop their potentials to actively participate in decision-making and nation-building processes at all levels.

Our Mission

Promotion of gender equality, providing education, legal, and social assistance, increasing awareness and expanding resources. We also believe in nurturing women’s capacities through a participatory approach, enabling them to lead a successful life.

Our Core Values

• Prizing staff as our most valuable resource
• Rewarding staff performance that contributes to our shared values, mission, and goals
• Treating every person with integrity and respect
• Promoting a high quality of work life
• Holding each individual accountable for their actions
• Empowering all individuals to contribute
• Celebrating our successes
• Learning from our mistakes
• Sustaining an environment in which everyone has an opportunity to grow
• Remembering people can change when provided opportunity and positive reinforcement
• Developing meaningful community partnerships
• Always using scarce resources wisely

Legal Status

VWO is a legal entity registered with Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Women Affairs. In addition, VWO has the membership of ACBAR, AWN, ANCB, European Union and European Commission (PADOR).

National Registration Numbers:
Ministry of Economy, Registration Number (270)
Ministry of Women Affairs, Registration Number (275)
ANCB, Membership Number (153)
ACBAR, Membership Number (108)

International Registration Numbers:
DUNS (85-051-9499)
DUNS registration number with USAID (123456787)
European Union registration number (FR-2007-DWN-2711531429)
PADOR (AF-2009-EYG-1902266595)