The Women's Cup for Afghanistan
The Women’s Cup was founded on the notion that working towards gender equality is the only way forward. This tournament's mission was to set a new standard in Women’s Football that would inspire others around to the world to do better by women.
Over the last 10 days, a succession of Taliban victories over dozens of provincial capitals took Afghan women closer to a past they desperately wanted to leave behind. These women are now having to risk not only their lives, but that of their children and families, in order to leave and save themselves and their families.
This is grim reminder of the heightened threat they face because of their gender.
The Women’s Cup in partnership with the Mayor of Louisville, NWSL franchise Racing Louisville and Gloria Football are pleding their full support for the women in Afghanistan and are working hard to send all donations made to:
UN Women have put together a special task force to evacuate Afghan women and relocate them abroad, where they can start a new life with lodging, food, clothing and a job.
2. Kentucky Refugee Ministries
KRM provides resettlement services to refugees through faith- and agency-based co-sponsorship in order to promote self-sufficiency and successful integration into the community. KRM is committed to offering access to community resources and opportunities and to promoting awareness of diversity for the benefit of the whole community.
3. Catholic Charities of Louisville
Catholic Charities of Louisville’s migration and refugee services “welcomes the stranger” with open arms, helping those escaping persecution begin new lives with dignity by offering comprehensive services from finding suitable housing to stocking the home with food and employment and education.
Everything counts! Thank you very much for your kindness and for being our ally during these difficult times.
Together we are stronger than ever.
