1. Afghanistan - Mitra Rasul

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A Brief Introduction to Creation and Services of

• 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

Still a Long Way to Go

• Lack of security

• Gender inequality

• Cultural Barriers

• Limited access to markets

Afghan Businesswomen AssociationUnlocking Women Business Abilities

www.afghanbusinesswomen.org

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.

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

Capacity building and training programs

Helping Businesswomen through

Agribusiness Support Programs

Helping Businesswomen through

Finding markets for their

products

Introducing Afghan products

to global markets through

ABA’s annual congresses and

other similar events

Helping Businesswomen through

• Business Development

Services for women

• Handicraft Design Center

ABA also works on

• Advocacy and Literacy

programs for

disadvantaged women

• Education for girls in

rural areas

ABA also works on

Thank YouMitra