Founder’s Message
Dear Friends and Supporters,
Banoo Foundation rests on the conviction that every Afghan woman and girl is entitled to dignity, equality, and opportunity. Emerging from early work advancing women’s employment and education, and formally established as a nonprofit in 2026, we advance rights, leadership, and empowerment through advocacy, education, and community action.
Our purpose is to strengthen women’s voices and expand pathways to independence. Guided by human rights and inclusion, we collaborate to build a future where Afghan women and girls may shape their own lives and contribute fully to society. Thank you for your partnership and support.
Marjan Sadat
Founder & Executive Director
Our purpose is to strengthen women’s voices and expand pathways to independence. Guided by human rights and inclusion, we collaborate to build a future where Afghan women and girls may shape their own lives and contribute fully to society. Thank you for your partnership and support.
Marjan Sadat
Founder & Executive Director
Our Journey
Banoo began in 2016 as one of Afghanistan’s first women-founded travel agencies, creating opportunities for women through employment, education, and scholarships. In 2026, Banoo Foundation was registered as a nonprofit in Canada to expand this mission. Today, Banoo empowers women and girls through advocacy, education, skills development, and community engagement, fostering leadership, confidence, and economic independence.a
Our Commitment
We stand dedicated to advancing equality, dignity, and opportunity for Afghan women and girls. Through collaboration, community engagement, and strategic partnerships, we strengthen women’s voices, expand access to opportunity, and foster meaningful participation in society. Our work is rooted in integrity, accountability, and sustainable, lasting impact.
Our Mission
Banoo empowers Afghan women and girls through education, awareness, advocacy, skills development, and community support. We work to amplify women’s voices, open new opportunities, and uphold dignity, inclusion, and equal participation. Together, we create pathways toward independence and full engagement in society.
Our Vision
A future where every Afghan woman and girl may learn, lead, and thrive free to shape her own life with dignity and independence. We envision equal rights, boundless opportunity, and a society where women’s voices guide progress and define their shared destiny.
We Believe We Can Build a Better Future Together
Our Values
Dignity
Respect, worth, and freedom for every woman and girl.
Justice
Equal rights, fair opportunity, and inclusive progress.
Empowerment
Agency, voice, and independence to lead and thrive.
Education
Knowledge, skills, and opportunity to transform lives.
4200000
girls in Afghanistan are currently denied access to education
3850000
of displaced persons in Afghanistan are women and girls facing heightened vulnerability
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Afghanistan cannot move forward when half its people are held back. Empowering women means building a better future for all.
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er potential is limitless. She only needs the chance to learn, the freedom to lead, and the dignity to thrive.
Latest Projects
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Pathways to Independence
We deliver skills training, livelihood support, and community-based
Goal:
$25,400.00
Raised:
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Women’s Leadership & Empowerment
Through leadership development, advocacy training, and community support,
Goal:
$15,000.00
Raised:
$0
Education Without Barriers
We provide learning resources, scholarships, and safe learning
Goal:
$10,000.00
Raised:
$0
Lend Your Strength, Empower Afghan Women & Girls
Your time, skills, and voice can transform lives. Join our community of volunteers and stand in solidarity with Afghan women and girls as they strive for education, dignity, and equal opportunity.
Education Support
Advocacy & Awareness
Community Action
Volunteering Knows No Borders, Change Happens Everywhere
SUPPORT OUR WORK
From every corner of the world, volunteers stand with Afghan women and girls sharing knowledge, raising awareness, and building opportunity. Your time and compassion help turn hope into action, empowering women and girls to shape their own futures with dignity and independence.
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Recent News
News and updates
She was told to marry in a country which bans girls’ education. So she got in a taxi and fled
Alia’s story is unusual, not just for her bravery. But she also comes from a family which has the funds to pursue the few opportunities available to young women –
