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Linda Norgrove Foundation
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The Linda Norgrove Foundation supports women and children in Afghanistan with emphasis on projects providing education and income, promoting long-lasting change.
https://lindanorgrovefoundation.org/
Looking for Christmas cards? Or a calendar for 2026?
Want to support women and children in Afghanistan?

Then head on over to our website!
Order at lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop/
October 31, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Join our annual global fundraising 10k to support women and children in Afghanistan.
Run, walk or cycle wherever you are in the world on Saturday 4 October.
Sign up - and treat yourself to this year's new t-shirt, based on the Lewis chess pieces! lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop/
August 21, 2025 at 10:18 AM
* The mother and baby clinic that has expanded its services with funding from the Foundation. 
* Personal updates from Afghan medical students in Scotland. 
* Details of projects you have helped fund this year.

Read more in our latest newsletter: lindanorgrovefoundation.org/about-us/new...
July 29, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Many thanks to Elena Riu who is donating proceeds from the sales of her book to the Foundation.
‘My Dear Period’ is an engaging and practical guidebook to support young girls as they begin their periods.
Find out more about the book and order it from Elena’s website: elenariu.co.uk/book/
March 21, 2025 at 10:43 AM
We're proud to support women in Afghanistan on #InternationalWomensDay.

We're proud to support women in Afghanistan every day.

#IWD2025
March 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM
* Personal reflections by Afghan medical students now studying in Scotland
* Saving a Kabul kindergarten
* Details of all the projects you helped fund in 2024
* Round-up of creative fundraising by our supporters

Read it all in our latest newsletter: lindanorgrovefoundation.org/about-us/new...
December 19, 2024 at 4:11 PM
We're delighted to receive the Voluntary Sector Partnership award with the Scotland Office and Scottish Government for our joint work to bring 19 Afghan women to Scotland to continue their medical studies.
Thanks to all who supported us in this!
December 11, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Looking for Christmas cards?
Want to support women and children in Afghanistan?
Then head on over to our website!
Order at lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop/
November 11, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Good luck to everyone taking part in our 10k today.
Wherever you are, don't forget to tag us in your photos!
November 13, 2024 at 8:23 AM
⏱️🏃‍♀️🚶 You can still register for our global 10k taking place this Saturday.

And if you're coming to Bhaltos, you can order a t-shirt and pick it up on the day.

Register at https://lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop/
November 13, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Our 2024 10k is on Saturday 5 October.
Run, walk or cycle wherever you are to support women and children in Afghanistan.
People have taken part from Europe to Nepal, from the US to Australia, from Rwanda to Antarctica.
Sign up: https://lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop/
November 13, 2024 at 8:23 AM
🚶🏃‍♀️🚴 Join our annual global fundraising 10k to support women and children in Afghanistan.
Run, walk or cycle wherever you are in the world on Saturday 5 October.
Sign up - and treat yourself to this year's new t-shirt!
https://lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop/
November 13, 2024 at 8:23 AM
It has been an incredible week for us and for 19 Afghan medical students.
Thanks for all your messages, kind words, retweets, good wishes, offers of help, and donations. We truly appreciate it. 🫶
November 13, 2024 at 8:24 AM
"We endured 1,000 days of suffering to reach this point."
In case you missed it…Omulbanin is one of 19 Afghan medical students who will now continue their studies in Scotland. Read how they got here:...
November 13, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Arifa will be studying at @dundeeuni – read more about her and some of her fellow Afghan medical students: https://lindanorgrovefoundation.org/success-for-our-campaign-to-bring-afghan-medical-students-to-scotland/
November 13, 2024 at 8:24 AM
We asked you to join our campaign and help us bring these resilient women to Scotland to continue their medical studies. Thanks for all your support!
Read about their journey to get here:...
November 13, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Hello to all our new followers – thanks for your support!
Find out more about how we support women and children in Afghanistan, from vocational training to emergency aid, from life changing medical treatment to solar powered...
November 13, 2024 at 8:24 AM
We’re still working for women's and girls' education in Afghanistan – read how we’re supporting girls to attend primary school and women to become midwives:
https://lindanorgrovefoundation.org/blog/still-fighting-for-education-for-women/
November 13, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Support women in Afghanistan on International Women's Day.
Support women in Afghanistan every day.
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November 13, 2024 at 8:24 AM
"Previously, we used a rechargeable torch."
Afghan families headed by women are now benefitting from light and power following the installation of solar panels funded by the Linda Norgrove Foundation.
Find out more: ...
November 13, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Arefa and her daughters weave carpets for a living but had no electricity. Listen to her talk about the impact of solar power funded by your donations.
Find out more on our website about the Afghan families who now have light and power:...
November 13, 2024 at 8:25 AM
"I believe Afghan women need support more than before."
Read Frishta Matin's reflection on her family's new life in Scotland, her work for the Linda Norgrove Foundation, and the current situation in her home country Afghanistan:...
November 13, 2024 at 8:25 AM
On #GivingTuesday, you can support women and children in Afghanistan by buying our Christmas cards and 2024 calendar.
Order from our website - https://lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop/
November 13, 2024 at 8:25 AM
Looking for Christmas cards?
Want to support women and children in Afghanistan?

Then head on over to our website!
Order at https://lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop/
November 13, 2024 at 8:25 AM
Thanks to all who turned out on the Bhaltos Peninsula for the Isle of Lewis part of our global 10k!
Wherever in the world you took part, thanks for your support.
November 13, 2024 at 8:25 AM