Hand in Hand Afghanistan conducted a stakeholders’ engagement meeting with the head of fifth city district of Mazar-e-Sharif and community members of Shahrak Sayed Abad. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Freba Ahmadi head of fifth district. In this meeting HiH Af presented the project to the stakeholders, as well as introductory meeting was conducted in a gathering in Shahrak Sayed Abad. See more...
ENTREPRENEURS VISIT SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES
Hand in Hand Afghanistan conducted a cross fertilization visit for rural women of Tashgildi & Qadeem villages of Sholgara district, Balkh province. Read more…
STAFF CAPACITY BUILDING
Hand in Hand Afghanistan’s Capacity Development Unit conducted a- three day training on market linkage and value addition to Village Enterprises Facilitators (VEFs) of Socio-Economic Empowerment of Women and Men (SEEWM) project at Mazar regional office. See more...
ENTERPRISES AND JOBS FOR WOMEN
During this reporting period, Self-Help Group members have saved total AFN 194,729 and lent AFN 500,750 internally. The enterprises start up kits and internal loans have resulted in establishment and enhancement of 55 (94% female) micro-enterprises which has resulted in creation of 103 (94% female) jobs in their respective communities.
MEET MEENA, PICKLE PRODUCER
Meena is 30 years old married and has 5 children, 2 daughters and 3 sons. Her daughters are 10 and 2 years old. Her sons are 13, 11 and 4 years old. Her husband collects fruits from Khulm district and sells it to the neighboring provinces. Further reading...
