1. A Brief Introduction to
Creation and Services of

2. • 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

3. Still a Long Way to Go
• Lack of security
• Gender inequality
• Cultural Barriers
• Limited access to markets

4. Afghan Businesswomen Association
Unlocking Women Business Abilities
www.afghanbusinesswomen.org

5. About ABA
Formed to help Afghan Businesswomen and
Registered as an NGO with more than 230 active
members.
Help to Promote and Introduce Afghan women-
owned companies’ products world wide.

6.  Organizing monthly and ad-
hoc meetings to find
solutions to challenges they
face
 Capacity building and
training programs
Helping Businesswomen through

7.  Agribusiness Support Programs
Helping Businesswomen through

8.  Finding markets for their
products
 Introducing Afghan products
to global markets through
ABA’s annual congresses and
other similar events
Helping Businesswomen through

9. • Business Development
Services for women
• Handicraft Design Center
ABA also works on

10. • Advocacy and Literacy
programs for
disadvantaged women
• Education for girls in
rural areas
ABA also works on

11. Thank You
Mitra