Kapisa Women's Center

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.^[1][2] It cost $450,000.

Gallery

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  Kapisa women's shelter exterior

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  An Afghan woman sells handmade crafts during the opening of the Kapisa Women's Center

References

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1. ↑ Mike Andriacco (2007-12-18). "U.S. Team Opens Shelter for Afghan Women". United States Department of Defense. Archived from the original on 2010-01-23. 
2. ↑ "Welcome to Kapisa". Government of Afghanistan. p. 40. Archived from the original on 2010-01-23. 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