irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.26MCommunity Center and Advocacy - Two Community Centers located in the heart of the Afghan community in Queens, New York, and in Alexandria, Virginia, provide several pro bono programs and crisis services to Immigrants and refugee women, families, and children, including immigration and employment support, domestic violence counseling, mental health services, citizenship and language programs, and programs for senior citizens, and leadership training.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Bradley O. Jordan Scholarship
Provides educational support to Muslim immigrant and refugee women
Children's Support Center
Humanitarian program in Afghanistan providing care and education for over 200 vulnerable children whose mothers are incarcerated
New York Community Center (NYCC)
Provides pro bono legal and immigration assistance, citizenship and ESOL classes, mental health counseling, domestic violence support, and job placement services to Afghan and Muslim immigrant women and families in Queens, New York
Seniors Program
Supports older Afghan women through community building, friendship, and emotional well-being activities in the U.S.
Virginia Community Center (VACC)
Offers culturally specific services including legal and immigration support, mental health counseling, and advocacy for Afghan and Muslim immigrant communities in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Implement advocacy programs to combat gender-based violence and promote women's rights in AfghanistanConducts cross-province advocacy programs in Afghanistan aimed at combating gender-based violence and advancing the restoration of women's and girls' rights through community engagement and rights promotion initiatives.
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Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
- Operate Children's Support Centers for children of incarcerated parents in AfghanistanOperates two Children's Support Centers in Afghanistan that care for 140–250 children at any given time, providing shelter, care, and cash assistance to vulnerable children whose mothers are incarcerated; over 2,000 children have been transferred to these centers since 2009 with parental consent.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Operate community centers providing comprehensive services to Afghan and Muslim immigrant women and families in the U.S.Operates community centers in Queens, New York and Alexandria, Virginia that offer free pro bono programs and crisis services, including legal and immigration assistance, domestic violence counseling, mental health services, citizenship and language classes, job training, and youth and senior programs for Afghan and Muslim immigrant women and families.
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Provide direct support services to Afghan women and girls in AfghanistanDelivers protection services, humanitarian aid, casework, legal support, psychosocial counseling, and educational programs to Afghan women, girls, and women-led households in Afghanistan through local programs and partnerships, reaching tens of thousands of individuals and households annually across multiple provinces.
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Girls' Education Access Initiatives 1 activity
- Run education and scholarship programs for Afghan and Muslim refugee girls and womenProvides educational scholarships and operates school renovation projects in Afghanistan, including safe access to education for over 1,200 students in Nuristan Province, while offering English language instruction, youth leadership initiatives, and educational support to Muslim immigrant and refugee girls and women in New York City.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.19M
Contributions & grants$8.03M98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$154K2%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$9.93M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$6.08M
Grants paid out$225K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.81M
Cash$3.20M
Investments$3.18M
Liabilities$1.09M
Net assets$6.71M
Liquid reserves7.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -36.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naheed S Bahram | US Country Director | 40 | $177K |
| Nataliia Skalii | Director of Finance | 40 | $134K |
| Susan Aryan Antolin | Executive Director | 40 | $58K |
| Gagan Vohra | Director of Finance | 40 | $36K |
board members · 8
- Annie Pforzheimer — Board Chair
- Hurunnessa Fariad — Board of Director
- Leslie Genier Cunningham — Board of Director
- Mariam Hotaki — Board of Director
- Nawa A Lodin — Board of Director
- Sofia Jelanizada DeBlanc — Board Treasure
- Teresa A Merkle — Board of Director
- Yelda Ali — Board of Director
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- ACBAR Coalition — Women for Afghan Women’s Afghanistan Country Director was elected to the ACBAR Steering Committee, indicating formal participation in the consortium.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used for fundraising events and outreach.
- HER Gala Network — Hosts the HER Gala to celebrate 25 years of community, advocacy, and impact for Afghan women and girls.
- Instagram Partner — Platform used for outreach and engagement.
- LinkedIn Partner — Platform used for professional outreach and engagement.
- UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Partner — Partnership to implement the Humanitarian Assistance Project and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Program in Afghanistan.
- UNHCR Government — Collaborates with WAW on needs assessments, aid distribution, and mental health programming in Afghanistan.
- UNHCR Partner — Collaborates across multiple regions to operate Women Community Centers, provide child protection services, deliver mental health support, and conduct protection case management.
- UNOCHA Partner — Partnership under AHF to prevent, mitigate, and respond to gender-based violence in drought-affected areas of northern Afghanistan.
- US government agencies Partner — Partners with US government agencies to provide refugee resettlement services including temporary housing, transportation, and household provisions.
- X Partner — Platform used for outreach and engagement.
- local and international partners Partner — Collaborates with local and international partners to expand humanitarian support and protections for vulnerable women, girls, and families in Afghanistan.
- non-profit resettlement agencies Partner — Collaborates with non-profit resettlement agencies to support refugee integration through case management and essential needs provision.
- private companies Partner — Partners with private companies to support refugee response efforts and provide critical resources for resettling families.
strategies · 4
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.
- Adaptive, Partnership-Based Programmingmethodology: adaptive_programmingBy adapting programs through partnerships with local and international organizations, we maintain humanitarian impact in rapidly changing or restrictive environments because flexibility and shared resources enable continuity of services for vulnerable women and families.
- Community Education and Systems Advocacymethodology: community_educationBy training community leaders and building cultural competency in public institutions, we reduce isolation and systemic barriers for Afghan women survivors because bridging cultural gaps and raising awareness shifts norms and improves institutional responsiveness.
- Culturally Grounded Service Deliverymethodology: culturally_appropriate_approachBy employing staff who share linguistic and cultural backgrounds with Afghan women and situating services within community centers, we produce higher engagement and trust because services are culturally relevant and linguistically accessible, enabling effective support for trauma, legal needs, and integration.
- Grassroots Empowerment Modelmethodology: grassroots_empowermentBy centering Afghan women’s self-determination and leadership in political, social, and cultural life, we produce sustainable gender equality because programs rooted in local knowledge, culture, and participation are more effective and legitimate. This approach leverages lived experience and community trust to challenge harmful norms and expand rights.