membership
Donations, Membership Application and Membership Renewal
New membership application or one-off donation
Please go to our membership application form and follow the instructions.
Please note that new membership fee covers the period until 30 June and has to be paid in full. New members who join between 1 April and 30 June receive free membership until 30 June and have their first payment allocated to the following 12 month (July to June) period.
If you only want to donate you can ignore the membership part of the form. Donations can also be made online.
Renewal of membership
Membership fees are for 12 months from July to June; payment is due in June. Please select your membership category (and mail option if required) and click on submit:
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Members receive the quarterly newsletter (the SAWAN) by email. Members who prefer to have the SAWAN sent in printed form by mail, and possibly additional copies to give to friends, should select the number of copies they require. Print copy delivery incurs a flat annual charge of $10 for up to four copies. Members without email should fill out and mail our membership application form and will receive the SAWAN delivered by mail without charge. |
bomb victims appeal
Urgent bomb victims appeal
On 23 July two suicide bombers killed more than 80 people and injured 200 during a preaceful demonstration of Hazara people in Kabul. The demonstrators protested against a decision of the government to change the approval of a new powerline that will connect Turkmenistan with Kabul from its recommended route and bypass Bamyan province, where many Hazara live in poverty. The issue has been simmering for months and has led to a first massive demonstration on 16 March. The demonstration last Saturday (23 July) brought an even larger crowd on to the streets.
The suicide bombers detonated their cars as the crowd passed, killing indiscriminately men, women and children. We do not know how many of OPAWC's staff and students participated in the demonstraiton, but Afshar district in Kabul, where the Vocational Training Centre is located, is inhabited mainly by Hazara, and OPAWC always supports the just demands of its population.
OPAWC director Latifa Ahmady said in an email today:
"We are psychologically not good today. Yesterday 23 July a massive explosions happened among 100s of demonstrators, who demanded electricity for their provinces. Unfortunately more than 100 innocent people including women and children have been killed and more than 200 injured which includes some of our staff and their relatives. So we are busy in funeral process."
We ask you to help the OPAWC staff in this difficult time and make a donation to assist with their funeral and hospital expenses. We appreciate and value your generosity.
We will not be intimidated by terror and make sure that the life of the people of Afghanistan will improve regardless.
This appeal is now closed. It generated $3,950 during the week 25 - 31 July 2016. If you want to donate to SAWA-Australia (SA)'s projects in Afghanistan you can do that here.
SAWA shop: books, art etc.
SAWA shop: windows into Afghanistan
Two Trees art bookIn 2010 Australian artists presented a set of folding books to the women of the Vocational Training Centre in Kabul. They asked them to use their newly acquired skills to write their personal stories into the books. Their work is documented in this lavishly illustrated coffee table book, a vivid testimony of friendship between the women of Afghanistan and Australia. If ordered as a gift just add the recipient address(es) at the end of the ordering process. The book will be sent directly to the gift recipient(s) with an added greeting from you. Read how the book was conceived and see some of the artwork shown in the book with the accompanying text.
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Bookstores please contact us for resale enquiries. |
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"This book will stand the ages and will serve as a landmark publication. A noble book." $20 plus postage
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Windows into Afghanistan
Afghanistan: 30 years of conflict, suicide bombings, civil war. That is what we see on our television screens, hear on the radio, read in the newspapers. Is there any hope?
Since 2004 SAWA-Australia, the Support Association for the Women of Afghanistan, has raised funds to enable the women of that war-torn country to make a difference.
This booklet was put together by the South Australian branch of SAWA-Australia to document a new Afghanistan. Fighting and terror will still be a daily occurrence, but hidden behind the violent images of our daily news are the beginnings of a new society. It is this new society that this booklet wants to show.
$2.50 ($2.25 for 5 or more, $2.00 for 10 or more) free postage preview
SAWA shop: student art
Student art
Other options: gift cards
greeting cards: festive card | the art selection | photo cards | personalized
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$5 each plus postage, includes envelope $4.50 plus postage for orders of Select "any" to receive a mix of cards |
A selection of cards with beautiful artwork from students of RAWA's Hewad High School: 14 year old Amin and 13 year old Barkatullah and Ulfat. The cards are wide letter size (21.5 cm wide, 10 cm high), folded, blank on the inside, and have text referring to SAWA (SA) on the back (as seen under Amin's card): SAWA-Australia (SA) supports the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA), the Organization for Promoting Afghan Women's Capabilities (OPAWC), and the Afghan Child Education and Care Organization (AFCECO). All proceeds from this card go towards education and health projects of these organizations in Afghanistan. |
SAWA shop: gift cards
Gift cards
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festive cards | the art selection | student art | photo cards | personalized
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A selection of photo cards showing children in one of the orphanages of AFCECO, the Afghan Children Education and Care Organization supported by SAWA (SA). All have a standard text referring to SAWA on the inside and are folded in small letter size format (15.5 cm wide, 11.5 cm high). Select the card you like before ordering. The price depends on your donation choice. (Postage will be added.) |
The text on the card:SAWA shop: personalized cards
Personalized cards
Other options: gift cards
greeting cards: festive card | the art selection | student art | photo cards
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Make a difference and show your friends that you care. Whether it is Christmas, a birthday or another joyous occasion, your personalized card will always be welcome; or you want to show that you are thinking of a friend who has not been well lately. SAWA-Australia will mail the personalized card to the intended recipient, or you can have a card without name sent to your address and enter the name and mail it yourself. Every card is custom made with the text of your choice. Choose the text and card and enter the recipient's name and address. An example, based on the choices VTC, HAPPY BIRTHDAY and LIBRARY MATERIAL $25.00, is shown below. Custom text is indicated in green. Text for other choices is worded corresponding to the choices made. See also an example card here. Dear ...................... Note: The recipient will be addressed on the card as given in the recipient's details: "Ms. E. Smith" will be addressed "Dear Ms. Smith"; "Anne Smith" will be addressed "Dear Anne"; "E. Smith" will be addressed "Dear Mr/Ms Smith". If you enter "own" a blank card will be sent to your own address. The price of the cards depends on your donation choice. (Postage will be added.) |
SAWA shop: shopping bags
Shopping bags
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SAWA shop: mugs
Coffee or tea mugs
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With these mugs you can bring SAWA's message into your home and to the company tearoom. With the SAWA logo on one side and a bold message on the other side they remind you every day of the good work you do by supporting SAWA (SA). $15 plus postage sold out |
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SAWA shop: LED torch, USB stick
Key ring with LED torch, USB memory stick
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Not just a keyring but also a bright LED torch to guide you to your door and help you open it in the dark. |
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Take SAWA-Australia with you wherever you go. The USB memory stick has a capacity of 4Gb. |
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SAWA shop: photo cards
Photo cards
Other options: gift cards
greeting cards: festive cards | the art selection | student art | personalized
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A selection of photo cards showing children in one of the orphanages of AFCECO, the Afghan Children Education and Care Organization, and women of the Vocational Training Centre of OPAWC, the Organisation for Promoting Afghan Women's Capabilities. All are folded in small letter size format (15.5 cm wide, 11.5 cm high) and come with envelopes. The inside of the card carries text related to the photo on one side. The other side and the back of the card are blank for your personal message. Select your card below. |
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$3 plus postage $2.50 plus postage for orders Select the card you like before ordering. |
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SAWA shop: festive card
Festive cards
Other options: gift cards
greeting cards: student art | photo cards | the art selection | personalized
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The inside of the card is blank for your personal message. The back of the card gives information about the use of the proceeds from the card and about SAWA-Australia (SA); you can see the text here. $4 plus postage, includes a decorated envelope or $3.50 plus postage and envelopes for orders of 10 or more |
Our $3 greeting cards can be found here
SAWA shop: Cushion covers
Cushion covers
Other artisanal goods options: Indian dolls, Kazakh hats
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These cushion covers in Afghan embroidery style will make a beautiful addition to your home. They measure 40 x 40 cm and close with Velcro. You can order a specific cushion. If you do not select a specific cushion we'll ship one of our choice. Item numbers not accessible are sold.
Only order more than one cushion if you want to leave the choice to us. If you want to order several specific cushions order one first, then return to this page and order the next one.
$25 each plus postage
SAWA shop: Indian dolls
Indian dolls
Other artisanal goods options: Cushion covers, Kazakh hats
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These dolls were hand-made in India and given to us for fundraising. They are 21 cm tall. All are unique and differ in costume and jewellery. $10 each plus postage Choosing a particular doll is optional. You can enlarge the front and the back to decide on your choice, but as they are all unique you can only make a choice of a particular doll if you order one doll only. If you want to select several dolls you have to identify them in a customer note during checkout. Numbers not available from the drop-down menu are no longer available. |
SAWA shop: Kazakh hats
Kazakh hats
Other artisanal goods options: Cushion covers, Indian dolls.
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These hats were hand-made in Mongolia and given to us for fundraising. They are typically worn in Kazakhstan and by the ethnic Kazakh community in Afghanistan. $15 each plus postage You have the option to select the hat of your choice. The list gives the circumference of each hat. The selection is only possible of you order a single hat only. To order several particular hats you have to identify them in a customer note during checkout. Hats no longer listed in the selection dropdown have already been sold. Nr. 1: 58 cm sold |
card shop
Greeting cards
SAWA-Australia (SA) has a range of greeting cards for all occasions. Here are brief descriptions of our cards.festive card / the art collection /photo cards / gift cards / student art Festive cards
School is my mother - the pen is my sword,
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SAWA shop: art collection
The art collection
Other options: gift cards
greeting cards: festive card | student art | photo cards | personalized
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Scenes from the quilt "Midnight Fantasy" donated by the multi=award winning quilt maker Prue Wheal as the first prize for SAWA's 2015 Christmas raffle. All have a standard text referring to SAWA on the reverse and are blank inside for your personal message. Select your card below. Click on a card to enlarge it. Click here to see an example of the card text. |
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$3 plus postage $2.75 plus postage for orders of 9 or more cards Select the card you like before ordering. Select "any" to receive a mix of cards. |
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SAWA shop: gift cards (2)
Gift cards
Other options:
festive cards | the art selection | student art | photo cards | personalized
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A selection of photo cards showing children in one of the orphanages of AFCECO, the Afghan Children Education and Care Organization supported by SAWA (SA). All have a standard text referring to SAWA on the inside and are folded in small letter size format (15.5 cm wide, 11.5 cm high). Select the card you like before ordering. The price depends on your donation choice. (Postage will be added.) |
SAWA shop: gift cards (3)
Gift cards
Other options:
festive cards | the art selection | student art | photo cards | personalized
| Literacy class enlargeSewing class enlarge Orphan girls enlarge / School girls / enlarge |
A selection of photo cards showing children in one of the orphanages of AFCECO, the Afghan Children Education and Care Organization supported by SAWA (SA). All have a standard text referring to SAWA on the inside and are folded in small letter size format (15.5 cm wide, 11.5 cm high). Select the card you like before ordering. The price depends on your donation choice. (Postage will be added.) |
SAWA shop: windows to Afghanistan price
Two Trees art bookIn 2010 Australian artists presented a set of folding books to the women of the Vocational Training Centre in Kabul. They asked them to use their newly acquired skills to write their personal stories into the books. Their work is documented in this lavishly illustrated coffee table book, a vivid testimony of friendship between the women of Afghanistan and Australia. If ordered as a gift just add the recipient address(es) at the end of the ordering process. The book will be sent directly to the gift recipient(s) with an added greeting from you. Read how the book was conceived and see some of the artwork shown in the book with the accompanying text. |
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"This book will stand the ages and will serve as a landmark publication. A noble book." $20 plus postage |
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Bookstores please contact us for resale enquiries. |
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Windows into Afghanistan
Afghanistan: 30 years of conflict, suicide bombings, civil war. That is what we see on our television screens, hear on the radio, read in the newspapers. Is there any hope?
This booklet was put together by the South Australian branch of SAWA-Australia to document a new Afghanistan. Fighting and terror will still be a daily occurrence, but hidden behind the violent images of our daily news are the beginnings of a new society. It is this new society that this booklet wants to show.
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SAWA shop: windows into Afghanistan
Windows into Afghanistan
Afghanistan: 30 years of conflict, suicide bombings, civil war. That is what we see on our television screens, hear on the radio, read in the newspapers. Is there any hope?
Since 2004 SAWA-Australia, the Support Association for the Women of Afghanistan, has raised funds to enable the women of that war-torn country to make a difference.
This booklet was put together by the South Australian branch of SAWA-Australia to document a new Afghanistan. Fighting and terror will still be a daily occurrence, but hidden behind the violent images of our daily news are the beginnings of a new society. It is this new society that this booklet wants to show.
$2.50 ($2.25 for 5 or more, $2.00 for 10 or more) free postage preview
student art
Student art
A selection of cards with beautiful artwork from students of RAWA's Hewad High School.
$5 plus postage or $4.50 plus postage for orders of 9 or more cards. more ...
sholder bags
Sholder bags
Made from the same material as the shopping bags, these shoulder bags have more volume and longer straps for carrying. $16 plus postage. more ...
shopping bags
Shopping bags
Made from recyclable nylon parachute silk, machine washable, extremely strong and lightweight. $12 plus postage. more ...
key ring with LED torch
Key ring with LED torch
This key ring includes a bright LED torch to help you when you get home in the evening. more ...
photo cards
Photo cards
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A selection of photo cards showing children in one of the orphanages of AFCECO and women of the Vocational Training Centre of OPAWC. $3 or $2.50 for 10 or more cards. more ...
festive card
Festive cards
School is my mother - the pen is my sword,
Education is my strength - the book is my friend. A beautiful card with its own embellished envelope. $4 or $3.50 for 10 or more cards. more ...
Indian dolls
Indian dolls
These dolls were hand-made in India and given to us for fundraising. They are 21 cm tall. All are unique and differ in costume and jewellery. $10 each plus postage. more ...
cushion covers
Cushion covers
A range of Afghan style cushion covers, 40 x 40 cm.
$25 each plus postage. See the full range here.
art collection
The art collection
Scenes from the quilt "Midnight Fantasy" donated by the multi-award winning quilt maker Prue Wheal as the first prize for SAWA's 2015 Christmas raffle.
$3 plus postage or $2.75 plus postage for orders of 9 or more cards. more ...
Two Trees
Two Trees art book
a coffe table book documenting the collaboration between Australian artists and women of Kabul. "a landmark publication, a noble book." (Dr. Nahid Afrose Kabir, International Centre for Muslim and non-Muslim Understanding) $20 plus postage. more ...
Windows into Afghanistan
Windows into Afghanistan
a booklet that goes beyond fighting and terror to show a new emerging society.
$2.50 free postage
($2.25 for 5 or more, $2.00 for 10 or more copies) more ...