The US-Afghan Women’s Coalition

Photo caption: Mrs. Laura Bush stands with a group of Afghan girls on hand to greet her on Wednesday, March 30, 2005, upon her arrival in Kabul.

“Fighting brutality against women and children is not the expression of a specific culture; it is the acceptance of our common humanity – a commitment shared by people of goodwill on every continent.”
– Mrs. Laura Bush

Led by the George W. Bush Institute, the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Coalition works to advance policies, encourage solidarity and action, and lift the perspectives and experiences of Afghan women, children, and other vulnerable populations. Through network coordination, targeted thought leadership, and influencer engagement, this working group aims to serve as a beacon of hope and resilience for those committed to a brighter future for all in Afghanistan.

Recognizing over two decades of impact, this effort pays tribute to the tremendous legacy of the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council, a public-private partnership that for nearly a quarter century convened government officials, civil society advocates, and private sector leaders in Afghanistan and the United States to improve lives across Afghan communities.

Coalition members:

Organizations

Individuals

• Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce

• Artists for Afghanistan Foundation

• Aschiana Foundation

• Aseel Foundation

• ASU/ Thunderbird School of Global Management

• Eagle Online Academy

• Friends of American University of Afghanistan

• Georgetown University

• Global Women’s Trade Caravan

• Palwasha Hasan

• The Lamia Afghan Foundation

• Women for Afghan Women

• Turquoise Mountain

• Belquis Ahmadi

• Susan Antolin

• Mahhfi Azizi

• Jan Bradley

• John Bradley

• Kathleene Card

• Leslie Cunningham

• Ambassador Kelley Currie

• Nadia Hashimi

• Jane Horton

• Elaine Jones

• Holly Kirking Loomis

• Jeffrey Grieco

• Victoria Fontan

• Phyllis Magrab

• Anita McBride

• Amy Mitchell

• Layma Murtaza

• Mary Jo Myers

• Julia Nesheiwat

• Lida Noory

• Khorshied Nusratty

• Annie Pforzheimer

• Charlotte Ponticelli

• Leeda Rashid

• Nilofar Sakhi

• Ambassador Steve Steiner

• Leslie Schweitzer

• Manizha Wafeq

• Mozhgan Wafiq Alokozai

Due to ongoing security concerns in Afghanistan, some Coalition members are not listed publicly to protect current program efforts and the safety and well-being of project staff and beneficiaries.