Enterprise and Opportunity Fund

The Enterprise and Opportunity Fund was created in response to ongoing restrictions on women’s work in Afghanistan, which have limited access to income for many girls and women. Despite these challenges, many still have skills, ideas, and the determination to build better futures for themselves and their families. This initiative provides small grants and mentorship to help them start or grow home-based or online businesses, turning their skills into income and supporting greater independence and opportunity.

Let Her Learn Micro-Grant Initiative

Applications Now Open

Deadline: May 15, 2026

We are excited to launch the Let Her Learn Micro-Grant Initiative, a small but meaningful step to support girls in Afghanistan in turning their skills and ideas into real opportunities. This initiative is part of our broader effort to expand access to education while also creating pathways for income and independence.

Many girls have talent, creativity, and strong motivation, but face significant barriers to getting started. In the current environment, access to work and income has become increasingly limited, making it difficult for many to support themselves or their families. Even small startup costs, such as materials, tools, or internet access, can prevent girls from taking the first step.

This initiative aims to remove that barrier by providing small financial support along with guidance and mentorship. By helping girls turn their skills into income, it creates an opportunity for greater independence, confidence, and long-term stability.

About the Grant

Through this program, two selected participant will receive a grant of 10,000 AFN to start or grow a small online or home-based business.

This may include areas such as:

Handicrafts (sewing, embroidery, jewelry)
Tailoring or clothing design
Tutoring or teaching (school subjects or languages)
Digital work (design, typing, translation, social media)
Art and creative work (painting, calligraphy, handmade items)
Baking or small food-based businesses
Beauty services
Selling products online (clothing, crafts, accessories)
Freelance or remote work
Other small business ideas

In addition to financial support, the selected applicant will receive guidance and mentorship from the Let Her Learn team.

Our goal is to help girls move from learning to earning, and toward greater independence and confidence.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Girls currently living in Afghanistan
Have a clear skill, talent, or business idea
Motivated to start or grow a small online or home-based business, or to relaunch a previous idea
Able to clearly explain how the grant will be used (simple plan)
Willing to actively follow through on their idea
Able to share simple progress updates after receiving the grant
Committed to using the funds only for the proposed business purpose

Preference may be given to applicants with limited financial resources
Applicants should be ready to take initiative and work independently
Preference may be given to applicants whose education was interrupted after 2021

Application Requirements

Applicants should be prepared to provide:

Complete the application form
A short description of their business idea
A clear explanation of how the 10,000 AFN grant will be used
A brief explanation of their motivation
Any relevant skills or experience related to their idea

Optional:

A resume or any document that shows relevant skills

experience (if available)

Note:
Responses should be written in English. We are not evaluating writing quality, but focusing on the clarity of the idea and motivation.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed based on:

Motivation and commitment
Clarity and feasibility of the idea
Potential impact on the applicant’s life

Selected applicants will be invited for an interview as the next step in the process.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply by completing the application form using the link below.

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