From Survive to Thrive

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

Tickets are on sale now for The Good Woman playing 9 November 2024 for two sessions only!

Learn to Swim classes with Afghan Women on the Move are a free and vital opportunity for new arival women to have the skills for survival in the beach and water around them.

Over the past few months, our Women in Small Business initiative and the Digital Literacy Program have both achieved great success, enabling us to support and educate our clients with enhanced opportunities.

Afghan Women on the Move enjoyed some special guests recently including Mark Coure MP and Sarjoh Bah of Dept Home Affairs, who got some hands-on experience of the Kitchen Connect - Cooking Stories project.

A special event by Blacktown Libraries featuring Maryam Zahid and other past Blacktown Women of the Year who will be explore topics like leadership, overcoming life's challenges, and maintaining a balance between personal and professional life.

Stitching Dreams - Connecting Women is now offering crochet craft activities. Everyone is provided with all the materials you’ll need to make your own flower pots - and it’s lots of fun!

We recently held an Induction session in Liverpool to provide information on the services and supports available through Afghan Women on the Move, with great success.

Learn to Swim is an important part of settling and thriving in Australia. Another 20 women are currently attending classes in Liverpool.

Exciting News! This International Women’s Day, Afghan Women on the Move proudly announces our partnership with the SEFA EmpowerHER Program!

Registration is now open for stall holders at our upcoming Eid Bazaar, being held 29th March 2024 in Glenwood.

The Stitching Dreams – Connecting Women project aims to empower immigrant women to be meaningfully engaged in the community and find a sense of belonging, using learning and creativity.

Australian charity leaders fear for Afghan staff after Taliban ban on female aid workers.

Afghan refugees learn to swim

Free programme empowers Afghan women in Australia

20 refugee women from Afghanistan are learning how to swim in a pool in Sydney.

At an indoor swimming pool in Sydney refugee women are learning how to swim.

Maryam’s Weekend Breakfast interview about what the people of Afghanistan are continuing to endure under the brutal violence of Taliban.

'Strength and resilience' as Afghan women share powerful artworks amid persecution back home