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The Linda Norgrove Foundation supports women and children in Afghanistan with emphasis on projects providing education and income, promoting long-lasting change. lindanorgrovefoundation.org

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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
"Can you still help women in Afghanistan under the Taliban?" It's the question we hear most. Our answer: yes, and here's the proof. See how we've supported Afghan women and children this year, alongside our local partners. lindanorgrovefoundation.org/what-we-do/
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Join our annual worldwide fundraising 10k to support women and children in #Afghanistan. 🏃‍♀️ 🚶‍♂️🚴 Run, walk or cycle wherever you are in the world on Saturday 3 October. Sign up - and treat yourself to this year's new T-shirt - at lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop
Dark green t-shirt with stylised image of two runners on wavey hills. Text on t-shirt says 'Linda Norgrove Foundation 10k'. Text on main image says 'Saturday 3 October'.
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
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
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
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. youtu.be/5MCIb3A1kVU?... Listen: steeljoy.bandcamp.com
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Iasca Beaga (Live & Acoustic at Mangersta)
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
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.
John and Lorna Norgrove hold up their OBEs to the camera.
Photo by Lesley Martin/PA.
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
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...
Cover of Linda Norgrove Foundation newsletter with young Afghan girl in red top, looking at camera.
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
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/
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.
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Hyphen @hyphenonline.com · 06/10/2025
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. hyphenonline.com/2025/10/06/a...
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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
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
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/
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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.
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
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/
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.
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The Edinburgh Reporter @edinreporter.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
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…
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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.
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RCSEd Library & Archive @rcsedlibandarchive.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
We had a great time welcoming the students to the College Library and @surgeonshall.bsky.social today. A truly inspiring group of women.
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
"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...
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'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.
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
* 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...
Cover of newsletter showing seven Afghan girls smiling.
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
"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.” www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Parents of aid worker killed in Afghanistan dedicate honour to women there
John and Lorna Norgrove have been made OBEs.
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
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...
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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
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
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/
Image of cover of 'My Dear Period' guidebook written and illustrated by Elena Riu.
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
"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. www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
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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
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
We're proud to support women in Afghanistan on #InternationalWomensDay. We're proud to support women in Afghanistan every day. #IWD2025
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
This will be interesting to follow today from the BBC. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0...
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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.
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
* 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...
Cover of newsletter showing Afghan woman sitting with two small children.
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
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!
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.
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
We've brought over most of our posts from twitter, thanks to @en.blueark.app for their help. Great service!
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
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...
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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.
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
Looking for Christmas cards? Want to support women and children in Afghanistan? Then head on over to our website! Order at lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop/
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 19/10/2024
Amazing report and interviews by @MalcolmBrabant of @NewsHour. 'In Scotland, Afghan women find another chance to pursue their dreams of becoming doctors.' www.pbs.org/newshour/show/in-scotla…
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In Scotland, Afghan women find another chance to pursue t...
Nineteen talented Afghan women, whose university educatio...
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 05/10/2024
Good luck to everyone taking part in our 10k today. Wherever you are, don't forget to tag us in your photos!
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 03/10/2024
⏱️🏃‍♀️🚶 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 lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 28/09/2024
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 lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop twitter.com/LindaFoundation/status/…
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 03/09/2024
Our 2024 10k is on Saturday 5 October. Run, walk or cycle wherever you are to support women and children in Afghanistan. People have taken part from Europe to Nepal, from the US to Australia, from Rwanda to Antarctica. Sign up: lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 27/08/2024
🚶🏃‍♀️🚴 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 5 October. Sign up - and treat yourself to this year's new t-shirt! lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 23/08/2024
It has been an incredible week for us and for 19 Afghan medical students. Thanks for all your messages, kind words, retweets, good wishes, offers of help, and donations. We truly appreciate it. 🫶
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 22/08/2024
"We endured 1,000 days of suffering to reach this point." In case you missed it…Omulbanin is one of 19 Afghan medical students who will now continue their studies in Scotland. Read how they got here:...
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 21/08/2024
Arifa will be studying at @dundeeuni – read more about her and some of her fellow Afghan medical students: lindanorgrovefoundation.org/success…
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 21/08/2024
We asked you to join our campaign and help us bring these resilient women to Scotland to continue their medical studies. Thanks for all your support! Read about their journey to get here:...
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 20/08/2024
Hello to all our new followers – thanks for your support! Find out more about how we support women and children in Afghanistan, from vocational training to emergency aid, from life changing medical treatment to solar powered...
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 18/08/2024
We’re still working for women's and girls' education in Afghanistan – read how we’re supporting girls to attend primary school and women to become midwives: lindanorgrovefoundation.org/blog/st…
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 18/08/2024
We're delighted that the female Afghan medical students we have supported are finally coming to study in Scotland. Thanks to everyone who supported our campaign. www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/articl…
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Female medical students win UK visas to beat Taliban’s st...
Twenty Afghan women whose medical studies were cut short ...
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 08/03/2024
Support women in Afghanistan on International Women's Day. Support women in Afghanistan every day. #IWD2024 #IWD
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 07/03/2024
"Previously, we used a rechargeable torch." Afghan families headed by women are now benefitting from light and power following the installation of solar panels funded by the Linda Norgrove Foundation. Find out more: ...
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 07/03/2024
Our thanks goes to Adrian Bourne, who is taking to the Swiss Alps to raise money for the Foundation. www.gofundme.com/f/women-in-afghani… Every year, our supporters use their imagination and energy to raise money to support our work – in 2023...
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Donate to Women in Afghanistan reach their true potential...
In August I am doing a leisurely 3.8km distance, 1km vert...
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 04/03/2024
Arefa and her daughters weave carpets for a living but had no electricity. Listen to her talk about the impact of solar power funded by your donations. Find out more on our website about the Afghan families who now have light and power:...
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 05/02/2024
"I believe Afghan women need support more than before." Read Frishta Matin's reflection on her family's new life in Scotland, her work for the Linda Norgrove Foundation, and the current situation in her home country Afghanistan:...
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 28/11/2023
On #GivingTuesday, you can support women and children in Afghanistan by buying our Christmas cards and 2024 calendar. Order from our website - lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 27/10/2023
"The government is reneging on its original promise." - John Norgrove. Read about immigration minister Robert Jenrick's letter to @OwenThompson showing government's lack of commitment to enable Afghan medical students to come to Scotland....
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 20/10/2023
Looking for Christmas cards? Want to support women and children in Afghanistan? Then head on over to our website! Order at lindanorgrovefoundation.org/shop
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 07/10/2023
Thanks to all who turned out on the Bhaltos Peninsula for the Isle of Lewis part of our global 10k! Wherever in the world you took part, thanks for your support.
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 30/09/2023
One week to go! 🚶🏃‍♀️🚴 Join our global 10k to support women and children in Afghanistan. Run, walk or cycle wherever you are in the world on Saturday 7 October. Sign up - and there's still time to order this year's great new t-shirt! dir.lat/sm10O3
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 12/09/2023
Support our campaign to help 20 female Afghan medical students continue their studies in the UK. Write to your MP or MSP. It won’t take much of your time. But it could be life-changing for 20 Afghan women. Find out more on our website:...
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Linda Norgrove Foundation @lindafoundation.bsky.social · 11/09/2023
The five Scottish medical schools have agreed to provide places for 20 female Afghan students. Please help us get visas for these women by writing to your MP and MSP. Find out more on our website: lindanorgrovefoundation.org/help-us…
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