MFI ReportPartnerships
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| AMA | Network Affiliation |
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415,691.02,887144.00.0——
Mission:
The Mission of PARWAZ is to empower the women of Afghanistan economically, socially, and personally to rise from poverty by enabling them to build micro businesses, increase their income and reduce their vulnerability.
Background and Main Challenges:
PARWAZ, a Dari word meaning "to rise" or "to fly" is the first woman led Microfinance institution for Afghans by Afghans in Kabul, Afghanistan. Established in the fall of 2002 with the help of Global Exchange, a human rights organization in San Francisco Bay Area and Women's World Banking in New ... Read more
PARWAZ, a Dari word meaning "to rise" or "to fly" is the first woman led Microfinance institution for Afghans by Afghans in Kabul, Afghanistan. Established in the fall of 2002 with the help of Global Exchange, a human rights organization in San Francisco Bay Area and Women's World Banking in New York, PARWAZ is a grass roots organization based on the belief that women's long-term success in society is dependent upon self-reliance and economic empowerment. The main challanges of the institution are fundraising and capacity building of the employees. Hide
Address:
Lane 1 Hajari Najari Street
Kart e Chahar
Kabul
Afghanistan
Phone:
+93 0799 77 95 53
Email:
questions [at] parwaz [dot] org
Website:
Main Funding Sources:
Grants
Loans
Shareholder Capital
Products and Services:
Loans
Training and Consulting
Looking for (Investment Types):
Donations
Capacity Building Grants
Equity investments
% Operations Comprised by MF:
91 - 100
Date established:
Jan 1 2003
FYE:
31-Mar
Current Legal Status:
NGO
Regulated:
no
At a glance
- Assets
- Gross Loan Portfolio
- Equity
Contacts
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Farida Yusufifarida [dot] yusufi [at] yahoo [dot] com+93 0799 77 95 53
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Meagan AndrewsManaging Directorparwaz [dot] director [at] gmail [dot] com+93 0799 77 95 53
