Following the documentary Writing Hawa by Najiba Noori and Ali Rasul Noori, we are organizing film screenings where we first bring together the Afghan diaspora. After the film, we guide them in a conversation about their past, life in a new place, and life between two worlds. A conversation that often hasn't been held (yet), which prevents healing from beginning.

Additionally, we unite those who want to take action to change something about the situation for women in their country of origin. Afghanistan is the only country in the world where women and girls are required by law to cover their entire body and face, are not allowed to use their voice in public, cannot associate with non-Muslims, cannot use public transportation, or look at men who are not related by blood or marriage. And they are not allowed to go to school.

Many people of Afghan descent want to do something, but feel powerless. That's why we work together with various organizations that can offer something concrete to the women and girls in Afghanistan. These initiatives give the diaspora the chance to make a concrete contribution and break through their sense of powerlessness.

Additionally, we train Afghan moderators to facilitate intimate conversations after the film. This ensures that the film continues to travel for months—even years—after our own screenings. And thus, the conversation about the mental side of fleeing can continue to be opened up for years to come.

For more information, go to www.writinghawa.com and see what you can do!

Supported by: 
​FilmAid 
Stichting de Hoorn
Serra Foundation
Stichting Haella 
De Schepper Delft Stichting