Newsletter
Building a Stronger Afghanistan Together Always
Newsletter
The Women Inclusion in the National Economy (WIN) initiative is a joint program of HARAKAT and UN Women designed to strengthen women-led businesses and expand women’s participation in Afghanistan’s private sector.
This first newsletter presents the early progress of the initiative, highlights women-led enterprises supported through WIN, and outlines how business development, mentorship, policy engagement, and workforce preparation are being combined to create practical economic opportunities for women across different provinces of Afghanistan.
The edition features selected business profiles from Kandahar, Nangarhar, and Balkh, alongside updates on grant support, mentorship activities, the Women’s Economic Empowerment Forum, and the introduction of professional standards through the Women’s Empowerment Principles.
Inside this edition:
• Message from HARAKAT leadership
• Overview of the WIN intervention model
• Profiles of selected women-led businesses
• Training and mentorship updates
• Women’s Economic Empowerment Forum
• Future activities under WIN
Download the full newsletter to explore the first phase of implementation and the businesses driving this initiative forward.
