Organization for Research and Skills Training for Women (ORSTW) is a non-for-profit, non-political and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) established on 29/12/2011 as a women rights organization by a group of educated Afghan women. ORSTW is registered with Afghanistan’s Ministry of Economy and working for the welfare and empowerment of Afghan women in Afghanistan.

ORSTW started its functioning in Afghanistan on 29/12/2011 and currently working in Kabul, Kunar, Nooristan, Laghman, Nangarhar and Khost provinces conducting social research, peace building and  providing Skills trainings and practices, livelihood opportunities through business development skills trainings and micro-credit provision, educational activities, preventive health education, professional/management, capacity building programs, advocating and lobbying for and/or on behalf of the  Afghan women and sensitizing the masses towards admitting and accepting the role and contribution of their female counterparts.