Women for Women International

Women for Women International (WfWI) is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that has been providing practical and moral support to female survivors of war since 1993. Founded by Zainab Salbi and her husband Amjad Atallah, the organization was inspired by the horrific experiences of women in the Yugoslav wars and the need for comprehensive support.

WfWI offers a comprehensive, one-year program tailored to the needs of women in post-conflict areas. This program includes:

• Direct financial support and emotional counseling
• Life skills training (e.g., literacy, numeracy)
• Legal awareness education
• Health education
• Vocational skills and business development
• Social and economic empowerment through the "Stronger Women, Stronger Nations" program[1][3][5].

The mission of WfWI is to empower women in conflict areas to improve their living conditions and determine their own futures. The organization advocates for the socioeconomic empowerment of women and works to change social and gender norms. WfWI emphasizes the importance of women as central actors in rebuilding their communities and families[2][3][5].

WfWI pursues several sustainability goals and initiatives:

• Community-based programs: The organization works with women, men, and community leaders to change social and gender norms and achieve long-term change.
• Advocacy and policy work: WfWI engages in advocacy and policy work to strengthen the legal, political, and social frameworks that enable women to realize their full potential[3][5].
• Conflict response fund: The organization has established a conflict response fund to support women in crisis situations quickly and effectively.
• Annual charity events: Since 2016, WfWI has held annual charity sales to raise money for women survivors of war[1].

Since its founding, WfWI has supported over 500,000 marginalized women in 17 conflict areas. The organization has established programs in countries such as Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Through its work, WfWI has helped women improve their living conditions, overcome poverty, and create better future prospects for themselves and their families[1][4][5].

Women for Women International is a shining example of how investing in women can lead to a more just, peaceful, and prosperous world. Through its comprehensive programs and initiatives, the organization tirelessly advocates for the empowerment and protection of women in conflict areas.

• 1 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_for_Women_International
• 2 - https://www.girlsnotbrides.org/our-partnership/member-directory/women-for-women-international/
• 3 - https://www.womenpeacesecurity.org/member/wfwi/
• 4 - https://womenforwomen.org.uk/about-us/our-story
• 5 - https://www.womenforwomen.org/about-us