1. Afghanistan - Mitra Rasul

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A Brief Introduction to Creation and Services of

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A Brief Introduction to Creation and Services of

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• Working with women in Agriculture

• Importing improved seeds and veterinary equipment

• Establishing Greenhouses• Trainings in Poultry, Beekeeping

and other skills

• Implementing funded Agri-projects with focus on women

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Still a Long Way to Go

• Lack of security

• Gender inequality

• Cultural Barriers

• Limited access to markets

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Afghan Businesswomen AssociationUnlocking Women Business Abilities

www.afghanbusinesswomen.org

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About ABA

Formed to help Afghan Businesswomen andRegistered as an NGO with more than 230 active members.

Help to Promote and Introduce Afghan women-owned companies’ products world wide.

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Organizing monthly and ad-hoc meetings to find solutions to challenges they face

Capacity building and training programs

Helping Businesswomen through

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Agribusiness Support Programs

Helping Businesswomen through

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Finding markets for their

products

Introducing Afghan products

to global markets through

ABA’s annual congresses and

other similar events

Helping Businesswomen through

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• Business Development

Services for women

• Handicraft Design Center

ABA also works on

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• Advocacy and Literacy

programs for

disadvantaged women

• Education for girls in

rural areas

ABA also works on

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Thank YouMitra