The Linda Norgrove Foundation is a trust that gives grants to fund education, health and childcare for women and children affected by the war in Afghanistan.
We’ll continue to support our sponsored students
We are continuing to provide living allowances for the Afghan women who currently receive university scholarships from the Foundation.
This follows the Taliban’s suspension of higher education for women. We are also exploring other ways in which we can support the students.
About the Foundation
The Foundation was set up in memory of Scottish aid worker Linda Norgrove, who was devoted to ensuring that the people of Afghanistan would achieve prosperity and stability as their country was rebuilt.
She was completely committed to her development work and she loved Afghanistan and its people. Linda was kidnapped and subsequently died during a failed rescue attempt in Afghanistan in October 2010.
The Foundation is run from the UK by Linda’s parents and four other voluntary trustees. Two part time women employees and two volunteer Afghan professionals monitor and report on projects within the country.
Strengthening the Foundation
Lorna Norgrove outlines the steps taken to ensure the resilience of the Foundation.
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Life-changing surgery for children
We have been funding medical operations for women and children from all parts of Afghanistan for 10 years.