Vision
Help to create a world of hope, tolerance and social justice by enabling and empowering people.
The US Extension of ZSF
Friends of Women Education & Empowerment Fund
Helping girls and women access quality education, digital literacy, and the scholarships they need to become confident, capable leaders.
Our impact at a glance
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Why FWEEF
The purpose and vision of Friends of Women Education and Empowerment Fund, Inc. (FWEEF) is to help and create a world of hope, tolerance and social justice by enabling and empowering people. The mission of the Organization is to develop initiatives to bring sustainable change through capacity building of deprived segment of population.
FWEEF strives to live up to and put into action values and principles of integrity, equality, respect and empowerment to make a difference. These serve as guidelines for the Organization's conduct and behavior. FWEEF promotes gender equality and equal opportunities especially by empowering girls and women.
The organization helps people, particularly girls and women, to get access to knowledge, 21st century skills, tools and means to achieve and become productive members of the society. The organization promotes quality education and digital literacy for economic growth among people, particularly for girls and women and supports higher education and new age skills, especially for girls and women, by offering scholarships.
What guides us
Vision & Mission
Mission
Develop initiatives to improve the quality of life for deprived communities by building their capacities.
Values
We strive to live up to and put into action following values and principles. These serve as guidelines for our conduct and behavior as we work towards our vision.
Goal
Promoting quality education and Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) literacy for economic growth among people.
Sponsor / Get Involved
Sponsor a Girl's Education
Whether you're an individual who wants to change one life, or a business ready to invest in a community, your sponsorship goes directly to keeping girls in school. Choose the level of support that's right for you.
Scholar Sponsor
$150/ month
- Tuition fees
- Books & stationery
- Support for college, university or professional education
Empowerment Partner
$1,800/ year
- Sponsors a girl's college or university education
- Covers annual tuition fees, books and stationery
- Provides a year of educational support
Legacy Builder
$6,500One-time contribution
- Establish a named scholarship
- Honour someone special
- Create a lasting educational legacy
Ways to Give
Bank Transfer / Direct Deposit
- Bank
- Bank of America
- Account Name
- Friends of Women Education & Empowerment Fund (FWEEF)
- Account Number
- 435063867004
- Routing Number
- 051000017 (Paper & Electronic)
- 026009593 (Wire Transfers)
Donate via Zelle
- Zelle
- fweef2026
- support-women-education
Donate by Check
- Payable to
- Friends of Women Education & Empowerment Fund
- Mailing Address
- 8380 Greensboro Dr, Apt 1010,
McLean, VA 22102, USA
For online transfers or direct deposits, please notify us via WhatsApp: +1 202 644 2358.
Your Donation is Tax-Deductible
FWEEF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organisation in the United States. EIN: 99-2122844
Proven Success
Stories of our scholars
Scholars of the Zarina Shamim Scholarship Program (ZSSP) are now doctors, engineers, teachers, and leaders — in Pakistan and around the world.
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Hira Naseer
ZSSP Scholar · 2007
A ZSSP Scholar who became a medical doctor and now serves as a Consultant Anesthesiologist at Jinnah Hospital, Lahore.
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Shahana Saleem
ZSSP Scholar · 2008
A pharmacy graduate certified to European Union standards, Shahana now works as a licensed pharmacist in Norway.
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Maida Tabassum
ZSSP Scholar · 2009
Earned her degree in Physics and is now a Science and Physics Teacher at a school in Dubai, UAE, shaping young minds.
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Unsa Ghafoor
ZSSP Scholar · 2009
Graduated in 2017 from Nawaz Sharif Medical College, completed FCPS in Pediatric Medicine, and now practices in Islamabad/Rawalpindi.
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Madiha Ghafoor
ZSSP Scholar · 2010
Earned her Bachelor's in Architecture from UET and is now a Lecturer at the University of Management and Technology (UMT).
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Aroosa Afzal
ZSSP Scholar · 2010
A graduate in Agriculture (Horticulture), Aroosa now teaches at a government girls' primary school in Multan.
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Seemal Amin
ZSSP Scholar · 2011
A Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer at PSRD College of Rehabilitation Sciences.
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Aqsa Arshad
ZSSP Scholar · 2013
Completed her DVM in 2021 and serves as a Veterinary Officer with the Government of Punjab.
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Ayesha Tabassum
ZSSP Scholar · 2013
Holds an MS in Computer Science and founded EmpowerHer Digital Agency.
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Hafsa Butt
ZSSP Scholar · 2013
A medical graduate now working as a Medical Officer at Zahida Welfare Hospital, Lahore.
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Asma Atta
ZSSP Scholar · 2014
Supported from matriculation through medical school, Asma earned her MBBS from Gujranwala Medical College.
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Hafiza Azka Javaid
ZSSP Scholar · 2015
A Computer Engineering graduate from UET, now working as a Software Engineer at Uworx.
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Maryam Tanveer
ZSSP Scholar · 2015
A pharmacy graduate pursuing an M.Phil in Pharmacology while running her own academy.
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Moazma Irfan
ZSSP Scholar · 2015
An Electrical Engineering graduate from NUST, now a Project Manager in the technology sector.
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Maham Shahzadi
ZSSP Scholar · 2015
A Politics and International Relations graduate and a global advocate for education, climate action, and gender inclusion.
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Ayesha Naz
ZSSP Scholar · 2016
Works as a CT Technologist, appointed by Hoora Pharma.
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Muqaddas Fatima
ZSSP Scholar · 2016
A Medical Imaging graduate now working as a Diagnostic Sonographer.
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Wajeeha Majeed
ZSSP Scholar · 2016
A Medical Imaging Technology graduate, working as a Diagnostic Sonographer at Zainab Rafique Hospital.
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Ayesha Irfan
ZSSP Scholar · 2017
An Architectural Engineering graduate, now an Assistant Architect at Reportage in Dubai.
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Rida Bashir
ZSSP Scholar · 2017
A Medical Lab Technology graduate with published research, pursuing an MPhil and working remotely for Sentry Health, Canada.
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Asfa Tahir
ZSSP Scholar · 2018
After her degree from UET, Asfa is pursuing a master's in Biomedical Engineering at NUST.
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Asma Arif
ZSSP Scholar · 2018
Leads climate projects and represents Pakistan on international platforms.
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Bakhtawar Kashif
ZSSP Scholar · 2018
A Computer Engineering graduate from ITU, now a Frontend Developer at Programmers Force.
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Esha Imran
ZSSP Scholar · 2019
Pursuing a BBA at the University of Education and active in social impact work with Kaar-e-Kamal.