Linda Norgrove Foundation

We're proud to support women in Afghanistan on #InternationalWomensDay.

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

Find out more about how we support women in Afghanistan lindanorgrovefoundation.org/what-we-do/

#IWD2026

Mangersta Bothy - The Linda Norgrove Foundation Your chance to stay at the beautiful Mangersta Bothy on the Isle of Lewis.

The Mangersta Bothy was built on the edge of a cliff by John and Lorna Norgrove more than 30 years ago.
If you fancy a night in a unique setting, find out more: lindanorgrovefoundation.org/mangersta-bo...

Iasca Beaga (Live & Acoustic at Mangersta) YouTube video by Steeljoy

Something special for #BandcampFriday!
Scottish band Steeljoy recorded a stunning live acoustic set at Mangersta Bothy on the Isle of Lewis and they're giving all the proceeds to support our work in Afghanistan.
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Listen: steeljoy.bandcamp.com

John and Lorna Norgrove hold up their OBEs to the camera. Photo by Lesley Martin/PA.

John and Lorna Norgrove received their OBEs for services to women and children abroad and in Scotland, in a recent ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

“I feel that it’s not just an award for us, it’s an award for everybody who’s helped the Foundation over the years,” said Lorna.

Cover of Linda Norgrove Foundation newsletter with young Afghan girl in red top, looking at camera.

Thanks for all your support in 2025!
This year we have funded more than 30 projects supporting women and children in #Afghanistan, from training community health workers to providing emergency shelter and food aid.
Find out more in our latest newsletter: lindanorgrovefoundation.org/about-us/new...

Three smiling Afghan girls on front of Christmas card. Sprigs of holly in the corners.

Cover of Linda Norgrove Foundation 2026 calendar with 12 images of Afghan people and landscapes.

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/

Afghan women medical students on their new lives in Scotland One year ago, a group of 19 student doctors arrived in Edinburgh from Kabul. Here, they talk about their experiences and hopes for the future

Banned from studying in #Afghanistan, medical students Omulbanin Sultani and Atifa Mohammadi found hope through Linda Norgrove Foundation.

Now thriving at the University of St Andrews, they share their journey so far with @aminiarchives.bsky.social.

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Register for our 2025 10k - The Linda Norgrove Foundation The Linda Norgrove Foundation gives grants to fund education, health and childcare for women and children affected by the war in Afghanistan.

Still time to order your T-shirt for this year’s 10k!
* Our last mailing is on Tuesday.
* If you’re taking part at Valtos, you can get your T-shirt on the day.
* If you just simply want to register, you have all week left to do that!
lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop/

Teal coloured t-shirt on blue background, with image of Lewis chess piece and text 'The Linda Norgrove Foundation 10k'. Background text shows date of 10k, Saturday 4 October.

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/

Afghan students celebrating a year of living and studying in Scotland A year ago 19 female medical students arrived in Scotland from Afghanistan to complete their studies. Today many of them attended a reception invited by UK Government Minister, Kirsty McNeill to Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh. The women had to end their education in Afghanistan owing to restrictions imposed by the Taliban, but now they have completed a year of studying medicine at five Scottish universities - Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and St Andrews.

Afghan students celebrating a year of living and studying in Scotland

A year ago 19 female medical students arrived in Scotland from Afghanistan to complete their studies. Today many of them attended a reception invited by UK Government Minister, Kirsty McNeill to Queen Elizabeth House in…

We had a great time welcoming the students to the College Library and @surgeonshall.bsky.social today. A truly inspiring group of women.

'In Scotland I can pursue medicine dreams the Taliban took away' Omulbanin Sultani was among a group of Afghan medical students able to continue their studies in Scotland after the Taliban seized control of the country.

"I hope there comes a day in Afghanistan when women can do whatever they want."

It's a year since we helped bring 19 female Afghan medical students to Scotland to continue their studies.

Omulbanin Sultani reflects on her life before and since then: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Cover of newsletter showing seven Afghan girls smiling.

* 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...

Parents of aid worker killed in Afghanistan dedicate honour to women there John and Lorna Norgrove have been made OBEs.

"We dedicate this honour to the brave women who remain in Afghanistan, or who have made the decision to leave their homes and families behind to continue their studies and careers abroad.
"Their struggle continues, and they are the real heroes of this story.”
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An Unfinished Journey: An Evening of Solidarity with Afghan Women | Eden Court یک سفر ناتمام: یک شب همبستگی با زنان افغان نمایش فیلم • بحث پنل • غذاهای افغانی با ما بپیوندید برای یک شب قدرتمند که به شجاعت، استقامت و مبارزات مداوم زنان

Afghan women will be honoured at Eden Court Cinema, Inverness, on Saturday 7 June.
A screening of An Unfinished Journey, about four Afghan women forced into exile, will be followed by a discussion with Afghan women now living in Scotland.
Buy tickets: eden-court.co.uk/event/an-unf...

Image of cover of 'My Dear Period' guidebook written and illustrated by Elena Riu.

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/

Women's Studies: How 19 female medical students brought from Afghanistan to Scotland became a symbol of hope Women's Studies: How 19 female medical students brought from Afghanistan to Scotland became a symbol of hope

"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.
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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

Where your money goes - The Linda Norgrove Foundation How the Linda Norgrove Foundation spends your money in Afghanistan.

Read how we have supported women and children in Afghanistan over the last 12 months: lindanorgrovefoundation.org/what-we-do/w...

Women in Afghanistan: Spend a day with those living under Taliban rule The BBC is spending the day with women across Afghanistan to understand what their lives look like under the Taliban government.

This will be interesting to follow today from the BBC.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0...

Cover of newsletter showing Afghan woman sitting with two small children.

* 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...

Thanks for your kind words and support!

Text reads: 2024 Scottish Public Service Awards. The voluntary sector partnership award winner. Resettlement of 19 female medical students to Scotland: Linda Norgrove Foundation, Scotland Office and the Scottish Government. In partnership with SCVO.

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!

We've brought over most of our posts from twitter, thanks to @en.blueark.app for their help. Great service!

FashionforFreedom - VINTAGE SALE in aid of The Linda Norgrove Foundation Refresh your wardrobe with our second hand sale and check out the trendiest new artists on the scene, all in aid of an inpirational cause.

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: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fashionfor...

Looking for Christmas cards?
Want to support women and children in Afghanistan?
Then head on over to our website!
Order at lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop/

Amazing report and interviews by @MalcolmBrabant of @NewsHour.
'In Scotland, Afghan women find another chance to pursue their dreams of becoming doctors.' https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/in-scotland-afghan-women-find-another-chance-to-pursue-their-dreams-of-becoming-doctors-2

Good luck to everyone taking part in our 10k today.
Wherever you are, don't forget to tag us in your photos!

⏱️🏃‍♀️🚶 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/

One week to go! It's not too late to sign up to take part wherever you are in the world.
Register on our website https://lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop/ https://twitter.com/LindaFoundation/status/1830929631815368789