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ORGANIZATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF AFGHAN WOMEN

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 300049343 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE P84 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · oaawonline.org
revenue
$58K
expenses
$65K
net assets
$111K
employees
mission · from form 990

Providing education and healthcare access to Afghan men women and children in an under-served area about 35 miles north of Kabul.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization founded in 2002 that provides education and healthcare access to Afghan women, men, and children. Operates schools and clinics in underserved areas near Kabul, including the Aymini School serving over 3,700 students and the Moshwani Outpatient Clinic providing free medical and dental services to more than 14,000 people. Focuses on improving learning conditions, health outcomes, and stability through direct service delivery.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Aymini School
Coeducational public school in Chilsitoon, Kabul serving over 3,700 students at primary and secondary levels, with support for infrastructure, supplies, and staff since 2007
Free Dental Hygiene Program
Provides free dental hygiene lessons and distributes dental kits to students at the beginning of each school year across supported schools
Moshwani Outpatient Clinic
Only clinic in the Kalakan region, providing free medical and dental services to more than 14,000 people across nine villages
Moshwani Payan Elementary School for Girls
School serving 220 girls from grades 1 to 6, constructed in 2015 with library, playground, and tree-planting initiatives supported by OAAW
Moshwani Payan Middle School for Boys
School serving over 650 boys from grades 1 to 8, renovated in 2011 with support from the Afghanistan Foundation and ongoing OAAW assistance
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Comprehensive Dental Care Services 1 activity
    • Deliver dental hygiene education and supplies
      Provides free dental hygiene lessons and distributes dental kits annually to students at Aymini School, Moshwani Payan Elementary School for Girls, and Moshwani Payan Middle School for Boys at the start of each school year.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Fund external projects and organizations in Afghanistan
      Provides financial support and donations to external organizations and initiatives including Malai Scarves, The Princess India Foundation, and Emergency USA Hospital for aid to avalanche survivors in Helmand and Panjshir.
  • School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
    • Operate Aymini School in Kabul
      Provides primary and secondary education to over 3,700 students in Kabul, including facility maintenance, infrastructure improvements, provision of educational materials such as books, and support for janitorial staff since 2007.
  • School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
    • Operate Moshwani Payan Elementary School for Girls
      Provides education to 220 students in grades 1 through 6 in the village of Moshwani Payan, constructed in March 2015, with ongoing support including a library, volleyball court, playground, and annual dental hygiene education and dental kit distribution.
  • Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
    • Operate and fund Moshwani Outpatient Clinic
      Provides free medical and dental services—including general care, prenatal care, vaccinations, family planning, and dental care—to over 14,000 individuals from nine villages in the Kalakan region, 35 miles north of Kabul, employing 11 healthcare staff; the organization funds full operational costs as the sole financial supporter.
  • Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
    • Operate and fund Moshwani Payan Middle School for Boys
      Provides education to over 650 students in grades 1 to 8, employing 45 teachers, with renovated facilities including a library, volleyball court, playground, and garden; the organization funds full operational costs and delivers annual dental hygiene education and dental kits.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provide emergency humanitarian aid
      Delivered blankets to Bamiyan Province in coordination with US ARMY Relief Services and provided $10,000 worth of rice and oil to refugee camps throughout Afghanistan.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants$58K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income$130%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$64K
balance sheet
Total assets$111K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$111K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +10.4%
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Afghanistan Foundation Partner — Collaborated with OAAW to renovate Moshwani Payan Middle School for Boys in April 2011.
  • Afghanistan Foundation Partner — Collaborated with OAAW to renovate the Moshwani Payan Middle School for Boys in 2011.
  • Afghanistan Foundation Partner — Collaborated with OAAW to renovate the Moshwani Payan Middle School for Boys in April 2011.
  • Emergency USA Partner — Collaborated with Emergency USA to support hospital operations and disaster relief for avalanche survivors in Afghanistan.
  • Moshwani Outpatient Clinic Partner — Operates and funds the Moshwani Outpatient Clinic as its sole financial supporter.
  • USAID Partner — Provided assistance in the construction of Aymini School in 2007.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Empowerment-Based Education Model
    methodology: empowerment-based education
    By focusing on empowering children through education, the organization improves long-term educational outcomes, because fostering agency and preparedness in students leads to greater engagement and resilience in learning.
  • Free Access to Healthcare as a Pathway to Equity
    methodology: free-access healthcare
    By providing free medical and dental care, the organization ensures health service access for rural populations regardless of ability to pay, because removing financial barriers directly increases utilization and health outcomes in underserved communities.
  • Full Operational Sponsorship for Sustainable Service Delivery
    methodology: full-operational-sponsorship
    By acting as the sole financial sponsor for the Aymini School, the organization ensures the continuity and stability of educational services, because sustained, fully resourced operations prevent service disruption and build long-term community trust.
  • Integrated Education and Healthcare Access
    methodology: integrated_services
    By providing coordinated access to education and healthcare services, the organization advances holistic well-being and community development, because integrated service delivery addresses interconnected barriers to health and learning in underserved populations.
  • Supportive Learning Environment through Infrastructure and Amenities
    methodology: supportive learning environment
    By creating a pleasant physical learning environment with green spaces, recreational facilities, and access to books, the organization improves educational outcomes, because a supportive and stimulating environment enhances student well-being and engagement.