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LindaNorgroveFoundation

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The Linda Norgrove Foundation supports women and children in Afghanistan with emphasis on projects providing education & income, promoting long-lasting change.

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linkhttp://www.lindanorgrovefoundation.org/ calendar_today25-04-2011 11:38:31

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Nineteen talented Afghan women, whose university education was cut short by the Taliban, now have another chance to fulfill their dreams. They’re all aiming to be doctors and have been given places at Scottish medical schools. to.pbs.org/4dVp6sR

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First Minister John Swinney was delighted to host a reception for female Afghan medical students who have been welcomed to Scotland. Denied access to higher education in Afghanistan, they are now studying at Scottish universities with support from @ScotGov and LindaNorgroveFoundation.

First Minister <a href="/JohnSwinney/">John Swinney</a> was delighted to host a reception for female Afghan medical students who have been welcomed to Scotland.

Denied access to higher education in Afghanistan, they are now studying at Scottish universities with support from @ScotGov and <a href="/LindaFoundation/">LindaNorgroveFoundation</a>.
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Looking for Christmas cards? Want to support women and children in Afghanistan? Then head on over to our website! Order at lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop/

Looking for Christmas cards? 
Want to support women and children in Afghanistan?

Then head on over to our website! 
Order at lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop/
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FashionforFreedom is an evening in support of the Foundation. Refresh your wardrobe with pre-loved garms and expand your art collection. Live art and music, tooth gems, food and drinks. Thanks to Polly and Skye for organising! 24 Nov - get your tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/fashionforfr…

FashionforFreedom is an evening in support of the Foundation.
Refresh your wardrobe with pre-loved garms and expand your art collection. Live art and music, tooth gems, food and drinks.
Thanks to Polly and Skye for organising!
24 Nov - get your tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/fashionforfr…
Kirsty McNeill MP (@kirstyjmcneill) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This partnership working between Scotland Office and Scottish Government is testament to the ‘reset’ but the real credit here belongs to the extraordinary LindaNorgroveFoundation, Linda’s family and our Afghan sisters who are now studying in Scotland. Stars all.

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We're delighted to receive this award. Thanks again to all our supporters, and those at Scotland Office and Scottish Government, who helped ensure 19 Afghan women can continue their medical studies.

Holyrood magazine (@holyrooddaily) 's Twitter Profile Photo

First Minister John Swinney highlights the work of LindaNorgroveFoundation after it won an award at Holyrood Events' Scottish Public Service Awards for bringing 19 female medical students from Afghanistan to Scotland. #SPSA24

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* Personal reflections by Afghan medical students now in Scotland * Saving a Kabul kindergarten * 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/newsl…

* Personal reflections by Afghan medical students now in Scotland
* Saving a Kabul kindergarten
* 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/newsl…
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We're proud to support women in Afghanistan on #InternationalWomensDay. We're proud to support women in Afghanistan every day. #IWD2025

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"Sometimes I don’t want to share a story about my university or the new environment because I feel really guilty about my former classmates, my friends." Afghan medical student Zahra Hussaini reflects on her first months living and studying in Scotland. holyrood.com/inside-politic…

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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 on Elena’s website: elenariu.co.uk/book/

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 on Elena’s website: elenariu.co.uk/book/