Young Women for Change (YWC) was founded in April 2011.

Where we are

YWC is an independent non-profit organization consisting of dozens of volunteer women and male advocates across Afghanistan who are committed to empowering Afghan women and improving their lives through social and economical participation, political empowerment, awareness and advocacy. It was established to empower women across the country and recruit them to the struggle for gender equality.

Who we are

YWC is one a leading Afghan women’s advocacy movements founded by Afghan women for Afghan women.

YWC was co-founded by Noorjahan Akbar and Anita Haidary.

YWC members are all volunteers.