The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women.

Andeisha, a 26 year old businesswoman from Kabul, Afghanistan, is using her variety of business and managerial skills to help influence Afghan children at a young age.

Andeisha spent almost her whole childhood and adolescence living in refugee camps in countries neighboring Afghanistan. It was living through this experience that inspired her to get involved with helping children.

While living in Pakistan, Andeisha got involved with a non-profit that started the Child Sponsorship Program in conjunction with the U.S. based charity, Charity Help International. Upon the program’s inception, Andeisha was named Program Coordinator.

After a successful run with the Child Sponsorship Program, Andeisha moved backed to Kabul in 2007 and started a new non profit, the Afghan Child Education and Care Organization (AFCECO). Furthermore, Andeisha was named Executive Director of the program.

Since starting the program, AFCECO runs 7 orphanages in Afghanistan, 2 orphanages in Pakistan, a girl’s school, and several vocational training centers around the country.

Andeisha believes that AFCECO’s principles and policy’s set the kids up for future success and sets the country up for more tolerance and prosperity in the future.

“We teach our kids to live in peace, love, tolerance, and harmony. The children are taught and encouraged to live within these boundaries and promote them in their life choices.”