Opportunities expand for empowered Afghan women

The U.S. government is also aware of the potential. It has allocated $27 million that soon will be distributed in small flexible grants "to empower Afghan women [private organizations] at the local level," according to Melanne S. Verveer, the U.S. ambassador at large for global women's issues. Opportunities expand for empowered Afghan women - Washington Times

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