Events and Fundraisers

The Good Woman
Nov
9

The Good Woman

Experience the inspiring stories of Maryam Zahid and the women she met in founding Afghan Women on the Move, in this compelling autobiographical performance.

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Learn to  Swim Classes, Parramatta
May
17
to Jul 5

Learn to Swim Classes, Parramatta

Learn to Swim with AWOTM is a free learn-to-swim program for multicutural women (18 years+) living anywhere in Sydney.

This term, Learn to Swim with AWOTM will run each week for 30 minutes over eight (8) weeks, starting Friday 17 May 2024. There will be two sessions each week of five (5) participants only.

* This term is now closed for participants.

Checkout the latest video highlights from the current Learn to Swim program!

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Stitching Dreams - Connecting Women
May
14

Stitching Dreams - Connecting Women

Join us for the next series of Stitching Dreams sessions where we are focused on learning to crochet flower pots.

It’s lots of fun and all the materials are supplied.

Each week, we will enjoy a morning of learning and sharing over arts and crafts activities.

We encourage our women to take home their crochet learning and continue practicing and building their skills.

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Eid Bazaar 2024
Mar
29

Eid Bazaar 2024

Come join the fun and excitement of an Eid Bazaar, right here in Glenwood.

This is becoming an annual event for Afghan Women on the Move, as we bring together a wide range of local small business entrepreneurs to showcase their offerings to our local community.

There’ll be lots of fun and games for the kids, plenty of food for sale and lots of things for sale!

More information Contact Sonya 0402755265.

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Kitchen Connect - Cooking Stories with Afghan Women on the Move
Oct
20

Kitchen Connect - Cooking Stories with Afghan Women on the Move

Afghan Women on the Move is delighted to invite you to share in our special event Kitchen Connect - Cooking Stories on Friday 20th October from 5.30pm in Doonside.

Kitchen Connect will feature cooking and storytelling and sharing with new friends at this special cooking event featuring Afghan Women Chefs preparing the food and sharing some cooking secrets!

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Afghan Community Health Forum
Jun
10

Afghan Community Health Forum

On June 10th, Afghan Women on the Move and Kateb Hazara Association Inc-Sydney, in collaboration with STARTTS and supported by the Migration Council Australia - MCA, organised a vital health forum to address the COVID-19 virus outbreak, prevention efforts, and mental health post-pandemic for vulnerable community members.

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Ramadan Eid Bazaar Market
Apr
14

Ramadan Eid Bazaar Market

It's on 14th April 2023

Don't miss out !!!

Whether you’re shopping for clothes and gifts, getting henna done or just looking for a cultural experience, the Ramadan Eid Bazaar Festival is open to all!

Join us at our Ramadan Eid Bazaar Festival get a chance to enjoy a memorable evening filled with fun, shopping experiences and delicious multicultural food, fashion and lots more.

Our events are unique each time and showcase new stall holders, so that there is a lot to choose from and something new to see.

This is a great place to connect and interact with old and new friends and families.  So come along, bring your family and friends for a wonderful day out .

  • Safe Venue

  • Free Parking

  • Free Entry

  • Conveniently Located 

Date : 14th April  2023
Time: 4pm – 10.30PM

Venue : Glenwood Community Hall, 72 Glenwood Park Dr, Glenwood NSW 2768

 For ALL inquires please contact : 0402 755 265 or Email : volunteers@awotm.org.au 

CLICK HERE to download Stall Booking Form
Please note Payment is Required at time of booking by direct deposit.

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Celebrating Women's Progress & Achievements
Oct
14

Celebrating Women's Progress & Achievements

A special graduation ceremony for the Life Skills Program of Afghan Women on the Move.

A women’s only ticketed event, this is opportunity for women of all cultures to come together and celebrate achievement.

The event is also opportunity to experience Afghan food and entertainment.

CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets

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WOMEN & WAR
Jun
7

WOMEN & WAR

How can we empower women impacted by war?

A thought-provoking panel discussion with AWOTM Founder, Maryam Zahid, Hon Rose Jackson MLC & Dr Keshas Giri.

Drinks & canapes will be served at 5:30pm ahead of a prompt 6pm start.

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Hear Me Raw
Oct
20

Hear Me Raw

UTS Multicultural Women’s Network is hosting this online fundraising event, where you will hear stories about resilience, tenacity and fight voiced by a trio of Afghan-Australian women.

You are invited to give a donation when registering for this event. Donations are in lieu of ticket prices. All donations go to the urgent work that Afghan Women on the Move are doing to help newly arrived Afghans to Australia – most of whom are single women who have arrived without their families and support networks.

For further information and to register for this event, click here

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