Empowering Women, Building Inclusive Communities
Frontier Women Alliance for Inclusive Development (FWAID) works to uplift women, girls, persons with disabilities, transgender persons, and marginalized communities through education, skills, advocacy, and inclusive development.
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Who We Are
Frontier Women Alliance for Inclusive Development (FWAID) is a non-profit, non-political social welfare organization based in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. We work to promote equality, dignity, and inclusion by empowering marginalized communities through education, economic opportunities, health awareness, and policy advocacy.
Our Programs
We design and implement inclusive programs that address social, economic, and systemic barriers faced by marginalized communities.
FWAID Engages with KP Commission on the Status of Women for Stronger Economic Empowerment in Hazara
Team Frontier Women Alliance for Inclusive Development led by Chief Executive had the the opportunity to engage in a productive meeting with the Chairperson KP Commission on the Status of Women, Madam Sumera Shams. The discussion focused on the current landscape of women’s economic empowerment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa particularly Hazara
FWAID Honoured by Directorate General of Law and Human Rights Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
We are deeply honoured and grateful as the Frontier Women Alliance for Inclusive Development (FWAID) receives official recognition from the Directorate General of Law and Human Rights, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, alongside other impactful civil society organizations. This prestigious acknowledgement celebrates our unwavering commitment to advancing women’s rights, digital safety, inclusion, and
FWAID had the honour of participating in the Gender and Disability Electoral Working Group meeting
Frontier Women Alliance for Inclusive Development (FWAID) had the honour of participating in the Gender and Disability Electoral Working Group meeting at the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Islamabad. Our Executive Director, Ms. Rabia Tahir, joined this important dialogue chaired by Ms. Nighat Siddique, Director General ECP, alongside representatives from
Half the Nation, Full Potential
Pakistan’s growth hinges on women’s inclusion. Excluding half the workforce is not an option for sustainable development. Pakistan cannot hope to grow when half its workforce is excluded, and when the most marginalized women remain invisible in our numbers. Gender-responsive and disability-inclusive Budgeting, grounded in accurate data, is not optional.
Push made for stronger disability-inclusive policies
PESHAWAR: The Frontier Women Alliance for Inclusive Development (FWAID), in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department, convened a call to strengthen disability-inclusive policies and targeted support for women and girls with disabilities in Hazara division. The demand was made during a regional dialogue held to mark the International Day of
Great news highlight for FWAID! This Tribune article captures our important call for disability inclusion during a landmark dialogue.
At Frontier Women Alliance for Inclusive Development (FWAID), we are proud to champion disability inclusion as a cornerstone of women’s empowerment and digital safety. In a powerful landmark dialogue reported by The Express Tribune, our speakers called for immediate action to ensure no woman or girl is left behind. Inclusion
Through FWAID’s skill training program, I started my own small business and now support my family with confidence.
Success Stories
Frontier Women Alliance for Inclusive Development (FWAID)
FWAID is the first-ever women-led organization working in the Hazara Region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, dedicated to the inclusion and empowerment of women, with a special focus on women with disabilities. Through its platform, FWAID connects women to opportunities that enable them to thrive and become financially self-sustaining. The stories below highlight two such journeys.
