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Women's center in Kapisa, Afghanistan
A women's center and women's shelter was opened in Kapisa, in December 2007.

The Kapisa Women's Center was opened in Mahmud Raqi, Kapisa Province, Afghanistan, in December 2007. It cost $450,000.

Gallery

  • Kapisa women's shelter exterior Kapisa women's shelter exterior
  • An Afghan woman sells handmade crafts during the opening of the Kapisa Women's Center An Afghan woman sells handmade crafts during the opening of the Kapisa Women's Center
  • PRT GI examines handicrafts PRT GI examines handicrafts
  • PRT visits the Kapisa Women's Center PRT visits the Kapisa Women's Center

References

  1. Mike Andriacco (2007-12-18). "U.S. Team Opens Shelter for Afghan Women". United States Department of Defense. Archived from the original on 2011-06-08.
  2. "Welcome to Kapisa". Government of Afghanistan. p. 40. Archived from the original on 2010-02-05. Safe house for women in Mahmud Raqi: Due to violence against women in Afghanistan, there are many cases where women are driven out of their home, leaving them without shelter. Having a safe house for women under the department of women will help hundreds. Estimated Cost: $450,000


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