WAA is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization established in 2000. The organization is an outcome of the need for evolving a suitable community development response to the socially, politically, economically and above all, psychologically affected communities that live in war-torn Afghanistan.

 Vision:

A society where women face no injustice and are empowered enough to have awareness about their rights, no traditional confrontation, better life style, and economic independence; they should have proper awareness of their fundamental rights, have a right to make decisions affecting their lives and strive for positive social change.

Mission Statement:

WAA is committed to empowering women by analyzing their problems to create an environment of safety, equality and respect. We are mobilizing women by raising awareness, facilitating dialogue and advocating for change.

Coverage activity areas:
1. Kandahar
2. Paktia
3. Kundoz
4. Takhar
5. Jalal Abad

WAA & HBS Cooperation:

WAA is working in partnership with HBS since 2008 & implemented two projects jointly with this foundation where the first project was WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN POLITICAL PROCESS IN PAKTIA. The overall goal for the project was to raise women’s awareness of their political rights and to encourage their participation in Afghanistan's political processes.
WOMEN RIGHTS & DEMOCRACY was the second project funded by HBS & implemented by WAA in Paktia; the project aimed at facilitating an environment in which women rights and democracy in Paktia was ensured through direct engagement and involvement of women in all decisions affecting the family and community live. This was achieved by identifying the root causes of violence against women and enhancing abilities to recognize harm caused through violence on women, society and safety of families and communities.