You Can Change Her Story Today

Support Afghan women and girls through education, leadership, and opportunity

A Future Sitting on the Floor

She keeps learning against all odds—
your support can change her future.

Learning Without Limits

With your support, her education can continue and grow.

Women lead a movement for freedom in Iran

They are risking everything to demand freedom—your support can amplify their voices.

Women in Iran Shot in the Eyes for Demanding Rights

Targeted for speaking out, they still stand strong—your support can help protect and empower them.

Support Afghan and Iranian women through our mentorship and leadership programs.

Women in Iran and Afghanistan face major restrictions, yet many still strive to learn and lead.WELL supports them through online training and mentorship, helping them grow into community leaders.

Women’s E-Learning in Leadership (WELL) supports these women through online leadership training and global mentorship—creating safe spaces to learn, connect, and lead.

The Reality Women Face Today

The threat of violence and state-sanctioned oppression is a daily experience for women in Iran and Afghanistan.

Barriers to education and employment

Systemic discrimination in legal, social, and political areas

Financial dependency and insecurity

Gender-based violence

Our Theory of Change

How WELL empowers women in Iran and Afghanistan to grow, lead, and create lasting change.

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How We Help

We help Iranian & Afghan women rise as leaders by teaching vital skills in a virtual course.

A secure & anonymous online environment, protecting students from retaliation and violence.

Leadership modules developed by Farsi-speaking women, for Farsi-speaking women.

Financial literacy and entrepreneur tools to make independance possible.

A resilient community of women provides ongoing support.

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Mentorship

WELL’s Mentorship Program brings together mentors and mentees from around the world to learn, grow, and support each other toward greater independence and impact.

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Our Growing Community

100+

Women
Community
in Afghanistan

goal : 1000+

100+

Online courses

goal :500+

50+

Global community

goal: 500+

100+

Global Mentorship

goal: 500+

What Students Are Saying

We sincerely thank our respected instructor and all the organizers of this class for guiding us throughout the leadership training program with their knowledge, patience, and valuable encouragement.

This course was more than just a learning experience; it was an opportunity for us to strengthen our self-confidence, leadership skills, and ability to work effectively in teams. The instructor’s guidance and support played a vital role in our learning and growth, and we will always remain grateful for their efforts.

We wish our dear instructor continued health, success, and many future achievements

Final Appreciation Message

I sincerely appreciate your patience and dedication, and I would especially like to thank our respected instructor, Fariba Jan, and Tina Jan for all the hard work they invested in making this program successful.

The program and its content were excellent and significantly enhanced our understanding and knowledge of leadership. I hope that more programs like this will be organized in the future for Afghan girls and women, particularly during these challenging times when access to education and knowledge is limited.

⁠Sovita

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our respected instructor and all members of the leadership team who accompanied us throughout this course with patience, kindness, and dedication.

I learned many useful things from these sessions, and it was a truly valuable experience for me. This program helped me develop a deeper understanding of leadership, responsibility, and teamwork. It also strengthened my motivation and self-confidence.

I hope that similar valuable programs will continue to be offered in the future for all girls and women, especially Afghan women, to provide greater opportunities for empowerment and progress.

⁠Adela

I truly enjoyed participating in this valuable leadership program and would like to sincerely thank all of you. Throughout the course, I learned many important skills and lessons that have been highly beneficial for my personal and professional growth and have brought me closer to my goals.

I am especially grateful for the constructive feedback from the instructors, the inspiring talks by the guest speakers, and the efforts of Ms. Fariba Parsa and Ms. Rezvan, who made this opportunity possible for us. You showed us that we can overcome limitations, continue learning, and work toward creating positive change in society.

This program taught me to pursue my goals with determination, support women's rights and empowerment, and take a more active role in building a better future. I also learned how to follow this path effectively and responsibly.

Mahbouba

Greetings and best wishes to all members of the Leadership Program, especially our esteemed instructor, Ms. Rezvan.

In addition to leadership skills, we learned many other valuable topics during this course, including time management, teamwork, respect, and listening to one another. These lessons were extremely beneficial for me and, in many ways, were among my first experiences of this kind.

I hope that one day these programs can be held in person so that we can participate in such activities together in Afghanistan.

Fatemeh

sincerely appreciate being selected for this program and having the opportunity to learn alongside my wonderful classmates. Although the primary goal of this course was not to build self-confidence, I genuinely grew in that area throughout the journey.

I became more aware that women, through dedication and professionalism, truly have the power to transform society. I am also deeply grateful to Ms. Rezvan Moqaddam for her inspiring teaching methods. Ms. Fariba Parsa, who organized this program, was truly exceptional.

I learned many valuable lessons from this course, but the most important one was realizing that anyone can become a leader through proper education and continuous effort. I hope to participate in future programs and continue this journey with you.

Fazila

I learned a great deal from Ms. Rezvan’s valuable teachings during this leadership course. This training program brought positive changes to my life and even to my writing style.

Seeing the dedication, energy, and hopefulness of Ms. Rezvan and Fariba Parsa inspired me greatly. I would tell myself: if my instructor is this active and optimistic, then I should strive to be the same kind of young woman. Instead of giving in to hopelessness, I should choose effort, action, and perseverance.

Dina

From you, I learned that leadership is not just about guiding others—it is the art of influencing with respect, listening with care, and inspiring with trust. I learned that a true leader speaks less and acts more; that they walk the path themselves before showing it to others. You taught me that leadership means seeing potential in others—even when they are unaware of it themselves.

Nijla

The Women’s Leadership Course was a turning point for me on the path of self-discovery and empowerment. Before this course, the word “leadership” felt distant and unattainable. But now, I can confidently say that I am a leader—one who knows how to listen, how to make decisions, and how to inspire others. Today, I have not only transformed myself, but I’m also empowering other women whose voices have gone unheard.

Mozhdeh

In the leadership class, I realized that the first step toward becoming a successful leader is embracing personal growth and continuous learning. This course helped me listen to my inner voice, re-evaluate my values, and make decisions with greater clarity. Through group work and class discussions, I came to understand that leadership is a collective and transformative process—not just an individual one.

Zohal

Participating in this leadership course was more than just an educational experience, it became a turning point in my personal growth. The course helped me organize my ideas, set meaningful goals, and respond to challenges with both creativity and strategy. Most importantly, I discovered the true value of connection, how deep listening and shared values can bring people together and create meaningful collaboration.

Farahnaz

These lessons have truly helped me grow both personally and professionally. By the end of this leadership course conducted by WELL Organization, I’ve noticed a real change in myself. I’ve become more confident in making decisions and finally took the first steps toward developing my business idea. I’m truly grateful to WELL for offering such a powerful and inspiring course, it has shifted not only my mindset but also the direction of my life, just as it has for many others.

Tina

The leadership class was a truly enriching experience. It helped me develop both internal strengths and external leadership skills. I feel more confident, focused, and prepared to lead with purpose. I am grateful for the knowledge and support I received throughout this course.

Atefah

In the leadership class, I learned that being a leader is not just about managing others, but above all, it means taking responsibility, listening, and having a clear goal. By sharing experiences in the leadership class, I realized that anyone can be a leader if they have the courage to start and to keep going. This class helped me better understand my own values and beliefs, and to make decisions with greater awareness.

Sarwin

We sincerely thank our respected instructor and all the organizers of this class for guiding us throughout the leadership training program with their knowledge, patience, and valuable encouragement.

This course was more than just a learning experience; it was an opportunity for us to strengthen our self-confidence, leadership skills, and ability to work effectively in teams. The instructor’s guidance and support played a vital role in our learning and growth, and we will always remain grateful for their efforts.

We wish our dear instructor continued health, success, and many future achievements

Final Appreciation Message

I sincerely appreciate your patience and dedication, and I would especially like to thank our respected instructor, Fariba Jan, and Tina Jan for all the hard work they invested in making this program successful.

The program and its content were excellent and significantly enhanced our understanding and knowledge of leadership. I hope that more programs like this will be organized in the future for Afghan girls and women, particularly during these challenging times when access to education and knowledge is limited.

⁠Sovita

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our respected instructor and all members of the leadership team who accompanied us throughout this course with patience, kindness, and dedication.

I learned many useful things from these sessions, and it was a truly valuable experience for me. This program helped me develop a deeper understanding of leadership, responsibility, and teamwork. It also strengthened my motivation and self-confidence.

I hope that similar valuable programs will continue to be offered in the future for all girls and women, especially Afghan women, to provide greater opportunities for empowerment and progress.

⁠Adela

I truly enjoyed participating in this valuable leadership program and would like to sincerely thank all of you. Throughout the course, I learned many important skills and lessons that have been highly beneficial for my personal and professional growth and have brought me closer to my goals.

I am especially grateful for the constructive feedback from the instructors, the inspiring talks by the guest speakers, and the efforts of Ms. Fariba Parsa and Ms. Rezvan, who made this opportunity possible for us. You showed us that we can overcome limitations, continue learning, and work toward creating positive change in society.

This program taught me to pursue my goals with determination, support women's rights and empowerment, and take a more active role in building a better future. I also learned how to follow this path effectively and responsibly.

Mahbouba

Greetings and best wishes to all members of the Leadership Program, especially our esteemed instructor, Ms. Rezvan.

In addition to leadership skills, we learned many other valuable topics during this course, including time management, teamwork, respect, and listening to one another. These lessons were extremely beneficial for me and, in many ways, were among my first experiences of this kind.

I hope that one day these programs can be held in person so that we can participate in such activities together in Afghanistan.

Fatemeh

sincerely appreciate being selected for this program and having the opportunity to learn alongside my wonderful classmates. Although the primary goal of this course was not to build self-confidence, I genuinely grew in that area throughout the journey.

I became more aware that women, through dedication and professionalism, truly have the power to transform society. I am also deeply grateful to Ms. Rezvan Moqaddam for her inspiring teaching methods. Ms. Fariba Parsa, who organized this program, was truly exceptional.

I learned many valuable lessons from this course, but the most important one was realizing that anyone can become a leader through proper education and continuous effort. I hope to participate in future programs and continue this journey with you.

Fazila

I learned a great deal from Ms. Rezvan’s valuable teachings during this leadership course. This training program brought positive changes to my life and even to my writing style.

Seeing the dedication, energy, and hopefulness of Ms. Rezvan and Fariba Parsa inspired me greatly. I would tell myself: if my instructor is this active and optimistic, then I should strive to be the same kind of young woman. Instead of giving in to hopelessness, I should choose effort, action, and perseverance.

Dina

From you, I learned that leadership is not just about guiding others—it is the art of influencing with respect, listening with care, and inspiring with trust. I learned that a true leader speaks less and acts more; that they walk the path themselves before showing it to others. You taught me that leadership means seeing potential in others—even when they are unaware of it themselves.

Nijla

The Women’s Leadership Course was a turning point for me on the path of self-discovery and empowerment. Before this course, the word “leadership” felt distant and unattainable. But now, I can confidently say that I am a leader—one who knows how to listen, how to make decisions, and how to inspire others. Today, I have not only transformed myself, but I’m also empowering other women whose voices have gone unheard.

Mozhdeh

In the leadership class, I realized that the first step toward becoming a successful leader is embracing personal growth and continuous learning. This course helped me listen to my inner voice, re-evaluate my values, and make decisions with greater clarity. Through group work and class discussions, I came to understand that leadership is a collective and transformative process—not just an individual one.

Zohal

Participating in this leadership course was more than just an educational experience, it became a turning point in my personal growth. The course helped me organize my ideas, set meaningful goals, and respond to challenges with both creativity and strategy. Most importantly, I discovered the true value of connection, how deep listening and shared values can bring people together and create meaningful collaboration.

Farahnaz

These lessons have truly helped me grow both personally and professionally. By the end of this leadership course conducted by WELL Organization, I’ve noticed a real change in myself. I’ve become more confident in making decisions and finally took the first steps toward developing my business idea. I’m truly grateful to WELL for offering such a powerful and inspiring course, it has shifted not only my mindset but also the direction of my life, just as it has for many others.

Tina

The leadership class was a truly enriching experience. It helped me develop both internal strengths and external leadership skills. I feel more confident, focused, and prepared to lead with purpose. I am grateful for the knowledge and support I received throughout this course.

Atefah

In the leadership class, I learned that being a leader is not just about managing others, but above all, it means taking responsibility, listening, and having a clear goal. By sharing experiences in the leadership class, I realized that anyone can be a leader if they have the courage to start and to keep going. This class helped me better understand my own values and beliefs, and to make decisions with greater awareness.

Sarwin

We sincerely thank our respected instructor and all the organizers of this class for guiding us throughout the leadership training program with their knowledge, patience, and valuable encouragement.

This course was more than just a learning experience; it was an opportunity for us to strengthen our self-confidence, leadership skills, and ability to work effectively in teams. The instructor’s guidance and support played a vital role in our learning and growth, and we will always remain grateful for their efforts.

We wish our dear instructor continued health, success, and many future achievements

Final Appreciation Message

I sincerely appreciate your patience and dedication, and I would especially like to thank our respected instructor, Fariba Jan, and Tina Jan for all the hard work they invested in making this program successful.

The program and its content were excellent and significantly enhanced our understanding and knowledge of leadership. I hope that more programs like this will be organized in the future for Afghan girls and women, particularly during these challenging times when access to education and knowledge is limited.

⁠Sovita

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our respected instructor and all members of the leadership team who accompanied us throughout this course with patience, kindness, and dedication.

I learned many useful things from these sessions, and it was a truly valuable experience for me. This program helped me develop a deeper understanding of leadership, responsibility, and teamwork. It also strengthened my motivation and self-confidence.

I hope that similar valuable programs will continue to be offered in the future for all girls and women, especially Afghan women, to provide greater opportunities for empowerment and progress.

⁠Adela

I truly enjoyed participating in this valuable leadership program and would like to sincerely thank all of you. Throughout the course, I learned many important skills and lessons that have been highly beneficial for my personal and professional growth and have brought me closer to my goals.

I am especially grateful for the constructive feedback from the instructors, the inspiring talks by the guest speakers, and the efforts of Ms. Fariba Parsa and Ms. Rezvan, who made this opportunity possible for us. You showed us that we can overcome limitations, continue learning, and work toward creating positive change in society.

This program taught me to pursue my goals with determination, support women's rights and empowerment, and take a more active role in building a better future. I also learned how to follow this path effectively and responsibly.

Mahbouba

Greetings and best wishes to all members of the Leadership Program, especially our esteemed instructor, Ms. Rezvan.

In addition to leadership skills, we learned many other valuable topics during this course, including time management, teamwork, respect, and listening to one another. These lessons were extremely beneficial for me and, in many ways, were among my first experiences of this kind.

I hope that one day these programs can be held in person so that we can participate in such activities together in Afghanistan.

Fatemeh

sincerely appreciate being selected for this program and having the opportunity to learn alongside my wonderful classmates. Although the primary goal of this course was not to build self-confidence, I genuinely grew in that area throughout the journey.

I became more aware that women, through dedication and professionalism, truly have the power to transform society. I am also deeply grateful to Ms. Rezvan Moqaddam for her inspiring teaching methods. Ms. Fariba Parsa, who organized this program, was truly exceptional.

I learned many valuable lessons from this course, but the most important one was realizing that anyone can become a leader through proper education and continuous effort. I hope to participate in future programs and continue this journey with you.

Fazila

I learned a great deal from Ms. Rezvan’s valuable teachings during this leadership course. This training program brought positive changes to my life and even to my writing style.

Seeing the dedication, energy, and hopefulness of Ms. Rezvan and Fariba Parsa inspired me greatly. I would tell myself: if my instructor is this active and optimistic, then I should strive to be the same kind of young woman. Instead of giving in to hopelessness, I should choose effort, action, and perseverance.

Dina

From you, I learned that leadership is not just about guiding others—it is the art of influencing with respect, listening with care, and inspiring with trust. I learned that a true leader speaks less and acts more; that they walk the path themselves before showing it to others. You taught me that leadership means seeing potential in others—even when they are unaware of it themselves.

Nijla

The Women’s Leadership Course was a turning point for me on the path of self-discovery and empowerment. Before this course, the word “leadership” felt distant and unattainable. But now, I can confidently say that I am a leader—one who knows how to listen, how to make decisions, and how to inspire others. Today, I have not only transformed myself, but I’m also empowering other women whose voices have gone unheard.

Mozhdeh

In the leadership class, I realized that the first step toward becoming a successful leader is embracing personal growth and continuous learning. This course helped me listen to my inner voice, re-evaluate my values, and make decisions with greater clarity. Through group work and class discussions, I came to understand that leadership is a collective and transformative process—not just an individual one.

Zohal

Participating in this leadership course was more than just an educational experience, it became a turning point in my personal growth. The course helped me organize my ideas, set meaningful goals, and respond to challenges with both creativity and strategy. Most importantly, I discovered the true value of connection, how deep listening and shared values can bring people together and create meaningful collaboration.

Farahnaz

These lessons have truly helped me grow both personally and professionally. By the end of this leadership course conducted by WELL Organization, I’ve noticed a real change in myself. I’ve become more confident in making decisions and finally took the first steps toward developing my business idea. I’m truly grateful to WELL for offering such a powerful and inspiring course, it has shifted not only my mindset but also the direction of my life, just as it has for many others.

Tina

The leadership class was a truly enriching experience. It helped me develop both internal strengths and external leadership skills. I feel more confident, focused, and prepared to lead with purpose. I am grateful for the knowledge and support I received throughout this course.

Atefah

In the leadership class, I learned that being a leader is not just about managing others, but above all, it means taking responsibility, listening, and having a clear goal. By sharing experiences in the leadership class, I realized that anyone can be a leader if they have the courage to start and to keep going. This class helped me better understand my own values and beliefs, and to make decisions with greater awareness.

Sarwin

We sincerely thank our respected instructor and all the organizers of this class for guiding us throughout the leadership training program with their knowledge, patience, and valuable encouragement.

This course was more than just a learning experience; it was an opportunity for us to strengthen our self-confidence, leadership skills, and ability to work effectively in teams. The instructor’s guidance and support played a vital role in our learning and growth, and we will always remain grateful for their efforts.

We wish our dear instructor continued health, success, and many future achievements

Final Appreciation Message

I sincerely appreciate your patience and dedication, and I would especially like to thank our respected instructor, Fariba Jan, and Tina Jan for all the hard work they invested in making this program successful.

The program and its content were excellent and significantly enhanced our understanding and knowledge of leadership. I hope that more programs like this will be organized in the future for Afghan girls and women, particularly during these challenging times when access to education and knowledge is limited.

⁠Sovita

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our respected instructor and all members of the leadership team who accompanied us throughout this course with patience, kindness, and dedication.

I learned many useful things from these sessions, and it was a truly valuable experience for me. This program helped me develop a deeper understanding of leadership, responsibility, and teamwork. It also strengthened my motivation and self-confidence.

I hope that similar valuable programs will continue to be offered in the future for all girls and women, especially Afghan women, to provide greater opportunities for empowerment and progress.

⁠Adela

I truly enjoyed participating in this valuable leadership program and would like to sincerely thank all of you. Throughout the course, I learned many important skills and lessons that have been highly beneficial for my personal and professional growth and have brought me closer to my goals.

I am especially grateful for the constructive feedback from the instructors, the inspiring talks by the guest speakers, and the efforts of Ms. Fariba Parsa and Ms. Rezvan, who made this opportunity possible for us. You showed us that we can overcome limitations, continue learning, and work toward creating positive change in society.

This program taught me to pursue my goals with determination, support women's rights and empowerment, and take a more active role in building a better future. I also learned how to follow this path effectively and responsibly.

Mahbouba

Greetings and best wishes to all members of the Leadership Program, especially our esteemed instructor, Ms. Rezvan.

In addition to leadership skills, we learned many other valuable topics during this course, including time management, teamwork, respect, and listening to one another. These lessons were extremely beneficial for me and, in many ways, were among my first experiences of this kind.

I hope that one day these programs can be held in person so that we can participate in such activities together in Afghanistan.

Fatemeh

sincerely appreciate being selected for this program and having the opportunity to learn alongside my wonderful classmates. Although the primary goal of this course was not to build self-confidence, I genuinely grew in that area throughout the journey.

I became more aware that women, through dedication and professionalism, truly have the power to transform society. I am also deeply grateful to Ms. Rezvan Moqaddam for her inspiring teaching methods. Ms. Fariba Parsa, who organized this program, was truly exceptional.

I learned many valuable lessons from this course, but the most important one was realizing that anyone can become a leader through proper education and continuous effort. I hope to participate in future programs and continue this journey with you.

Fazila

I learned a great deal from Ms. Rezvan’s valuable teachings during this leadership course. This training program brought positive changes to my life and even to my writing style.

Seeing the dedication, energy, and hopefulness of Ms. Rezvan and Fariba Parsa inspired me greatly. I would tell myself: if my instructor is this active and optimistic, then I should strive to be the same kind of young woman. Instead of giving in to hopelessness, I should choose effort, action, and perseverance.

Dina

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