OMID empowers marginalized women and girls from the Persian-speaking world by strengthening their emotional, social, and economic resilience. Through education, life skills training, and trauma-informed support, we help survivors of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse reclaim their self-worth and build independent, fulfilling lives.

For over 20 years, OMID has been transforming the lives of disadvantaged young women in Iran and Afghanistan who have survived sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. Our mission is to empower them with the confidence, education, and skills they need to reclaim their lives and build brighter futures.


We combine world-class therapy, education, and mentorship in a holistic program designed in collaboration with leading global universities. Our approach nurtures self-worth, emotional resilience, and economic independence, helping each woman discover her voice, her strength, and her path forward.


What sets OMID apart is our unwavering belief in every woman’s potential. We invest in their healing and growth by bringing together top therapists, educators, and business mentors. As a result, hundreds of young women have broken cycles of trauma and poverty to become confident, self-sufficient leaders in their families and communities.


With your support, we can change even more lives.

Your donation, matched by your company, directly funds therapy, education, and career training for these resilient young women. Every dollar is a step toward healing, hope, and lasting change.

You can also donate by: Post by requesting a copy of our donation form and mailing it together with your check, to the address on the form. Bank transfer, by contacting us at info@omidfoundation.com to get our bank account details. One of the most advantageous ways to contribute to OMID Foundation USA is through a gift of stock Making a gift of securities is simple and offers a number of valuable financial benefits. You can give appreciated stocks to OMID simply by transferring them into our account. The total value of the stock upon transfer is tax-deductible, and you will not be obliged to pay any capital gains taxes on the appreciation. To learn more please contact info@omidfoundation.com. There are some other ways to support OMID including giving in memory or honor of a loved one, donating your birthday or wedding, giving through work or fundraising through sports challenges and other fun, creative ways to raise funds for OMID. Donations made to OMID Foundation USA are tax deductible in accordance with current laws for US tax payers. The OMID Foundation USA (EIN no 90-0406873) is a tax-exempt charity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. Unless funds are raised for a restricted use by Omid Foundation USA, they will be used for programs that support marginalized young women and/or the foundation’s general operating expenses. Restricted funds which are raised in response to a specific fundraising campaign or explicitly designated by the donor to be used for a specified purpose will be used for the purpose for which they were given. In the unlikely event that the foundation either raises more money than can be reasonably and effectively spent for specific programs, or it is no longer possible to designate funds for the purpose for which they were given, the foundation will strive to use such residual funds for other programs that support marginalized young women. Thank you for your generous donation.