Women have been the driving force behind the welfare of households in #Afghanistan & play a key role in sustaining local economies.

They need intl support. The future of 🇦🇫 depends on them.

UNDP Afghanistan's Stephen 'Ngenzi' Rodriques speaks with Reuters on our new report. reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

RT UNDP Afghanistan: The “Listening to Women Entrepreneurs in Afghanistan” report is out! Discover key findings here & don’t miss the full video, report, & news release: Video: ow.ly/Oxan50Rj81z
Report:ow.ly/tuK950Rj81x
Release: ow.ly/3FCc50Rj81A ow.ly/kLvO50Rj81y

Impt mtg organised by UN Development Japanese Mission UN:

Thanks largely to the courage of Afghan women entrepreneurs, supported by many including the EU & UN agencies, the foreseen collapse of Afghanistan did not occur. Now we must fine-tune aid to match their needs & aspirations.

Women in #Afghanistan continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience, serving as vital pillars of economic stability and hope amidst adversity.

W/ #EU & partners, we have helped 75,000 businesses create jobs for over 900,000 people.

👉bit.ly/49EXje0

In #Afghanistan , women show unparalleled resilience. Entrepreneurship is their lifeline.

Proud to support w/ #EU , women-owned and-led businesses as part of #UN efforts to prevent collapse of local economy and systems supporting basic needs.

#UN DPEUpartnership20 EUinAfghanistan

#1/3 Reflecting on 2023: UN Results Report #Afghanistan : This report testifies to the resilience of Afghan people in face of multiple challenges & to the concerted assistance provided by the UN, partners & donors across all 34 provinces. Read report: bit.ly/4d19lkK

In #Afghanistan women entrepreneurs are demonstrating their grit & boldness.

UNDP Afghanistan has helped 75,000 businesses create jobs for over 900,000 people. With an investment of $42/month per business, we’ve impacted 4.5M Afghans.

Read more in our new report: go.undp.org/ZkD

In Afghanistan, women-owned and -led businesses are courageously defying immense challenges.

With UN Development's support, over 900,000 jobs have been created, empowering women to provide for their families. undp.org/afghanistan/pr…

Deeply moved by Afghan women entrepreneurs' resilience & struggle. Their businesses are a lifeline for them, their families and for the local Afghan economy.

Proud of work of UNDP Afghanistan with Embassy of Japan in Afghanistan & EUinAfghanistan! Must-read report. Must-share story: go.undp.org/ZkK

We heard clearly from Afghan women today at launch of UN Development report go.undp.org/ZkD; 'We are change-makers'; 'trust in our agency'; 'help grow our businesses' and more! Investing in new skills, tech, markets, affordable finance is their call. Now, if only we listen.

Ihre Unternehmen sind eine Lebensader - für sie, für ihre Familien und für die gesamte Wirtschaft von #Afghanistan . Heute wird ein neuer, wichtiger Bericht von UNDP Afghanistan mit EUinAfghanistan + Embassy of Japan in Afghanistan veröffentlicht:

undp.org/de/germany/pub…

@UNDP UNDP in Asia and the Pacific Stephen 'Ngenzi' Rodriques

Listening to Women-led entrepreneurs in Afghanistan - The report on women's economic entrepreneurs in Afghanistan is now available! Discover how the women-for-women approach is making a difference. Check out the report here: go.undp.org/ZkD

På trods af enorme udfordringer og modgang udviser kvindelige iværksættere med virksomheder i #Afghanistan bemærkelsesværdig modstandsdygtighed.

UNDPs nye rapport fremhæver, at kvindelige entreprenører er blevet en livline for kvinder & deres familier🔗bit.ly/3UlkRjP

Their businesses are a lifeline - for them, their families and for the whole economy of Afghanistan. Proud of partners and work of UNDP Afghanistan with Embassy of Japan in Afghanistan + EUinAfghanistan! Launching today a must-read report! A must-share story: go.undp.org/ZkK @UNDP Stephen 'Ngenzi' Rodriques

Today, #UNGASustainabilityWeek kicks off with a high-level debate on debt sustainability & socio-economic equality for all.

In #Afghanistan , an EU-UNDP program has helped nearly 23,000 women-led businesses access economic support by lowering barriers.
🔗undp.org/afghanistan/pr…

From community assets to clean energy, & jobs to private sector development, we're making progress & impacting communities in the eastern region. Join @undpaf's Res Rep Stephen 'Ngenzi' Rodriques on his first visit to the eastern region through this video.
full video: youtu.be/sOvnmFE3ON4

DYK that #Afghanistan is one of the sunniest countries in the world w/ approximately 300 ☀️ days each year?

See how UNDP Afghanistan is making a difference by providing solar cookers as an efficient energy solution to communities affected by the #HeratEarthquake . go.undp.org/QLCi

From all of us at UNDP Afghanistan, warmest wishes for a wonderful Eid al-Fitr. May your celebrations be joyous and memorable.

Eid mubarak!
عید مبارک!
اختر مو مبارک!

Central Afghanistan faces potential drought as rising temperatures disrupt precipitation patterns. A recent needs assessment highlights severe impacts on communities, incl dwindling resources & livestock losses with urgent action required to avert a crisis.

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