Afghanistan Today and Tomorrow is an association created with the aim of promoting economic micro-projects that contribute to the maintenance of populations in the territories of Afghanistan.
Supports economic development projects at the family and village level; Defends the idea that everyone should be able to live and prosper in the land where they were born or the land they chose for themselves’ Combines financial support and training for the sake of efficiency; and Works in a spirit of solidarity that respects the culture and history of the territories of Afghanistan and its people.
Learn MoreWe support economic development projects at the family and village level. We defend the idea that everyone should be able to live and prosper in the land where they were born or the land they have chosen for themselves. We combine the economy and education in a spirit of solidarity. We are moving forward with respect for the culture and history of the territories of Afghanistan and its people.
Although newly created, AAD is currently supporting a project: Oswa’s workshop, in the province of Panjshir, started last October and will soon, we hope, make a living for several families around women's work. This is remarkable in Afghanistan. Oswa is 26 years old. She has a degree in sewing. From a very young age, Oswa has been sewing clothes for her family, relatives and neighbours, without receiving a salary. The young woman designs and makes dresses, shirts and trousers. These are her creations. Oswa works on a manual sewing machine on the floor of the entrance to the house she shares with her husband, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and her husband's parents. In her village, she informally trains a dozen young women in sewing. Oswa dreams of making a living from her profession. To exercise it professionally. To be proud of it. Afghanistan Today and Tomorrow share her dream.
Each project supported by AAD has a training component. We are currently training Oswa to take responsibility and organize a production line. Oswa is now also in charge of setting up a suitable room for the seamstresses in her village. We hope that Oswa, who graduated in sewing from the Lincoln Institute in Panjshir (a training centre that is now closed), will be able to train young seamstresses. It already does so informally. AAD's ambition on this project is to open a Sewing Academy within 3 years.
Sylvie Cozzolino is a journalist who produces reports and documentaries on Afghanistan. The idea of Afghanistan Today and Tomorrow project grew up after her several trips to Afghanistan. Aware of the human wealth of this country and of its potential, despite the strong political constraints, she imagines a way to help families live better on their territory. She speaks the Dari (Persian) language.
Ahmad is an Afghan national. He has extensive experience in project management with national and international organizations. He has been passionately dedicated to the development of Afghanistan from the beginning of his career. He ever wished to be a part of such a project, therefore, he joined hand in establishment of Afghanistan Today and Tomorrow. He speaks Dari, Pashtu, English, French, Hindi and Arabic.
Laurence has been involved in the non-profit sector for many years. As an executive in an industrial company, she supports women's work and access to education and is passionate about Afghanistan.
Gina is a healthcare executive. She has invaluable experience working with a large international NGO and working with sick children. Gina is very sensitive to the development of Afghanistan.
