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Weaving Carpets, Building Futures: Skills Training for Girls and Women in Afghanistan

A UNICEF-supported vocational training course offers hope and equips Afghan girls and women with practical skills they can use to support themselves and their families.

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At a UNICEF-supported safe space for women and girls in Herat Province, western Afghanistan, 100 young women between the ages of 15 and 25 are learning the art of carpet weaving.

WASSA, as the implementer of this project supported by UNICEF, is committed to empowering women and girls, providing them with essential skills that pave the way for a more independent and resilient future.

Sarah Ferguson and Tong Su

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“The thing I like the most about this training is that it is social, not individual. We all work together like a team and share our knowledge,” Ruqia continues. “If this vocational training did not exist, I would have nothing to do.”


Sarah Ferguson and Tong Su | @unicef

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