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Memberships are open to and provided to women who are Pakistani nationals irrespective to caste, creed or colour. Non-Pakistani women are also eligible for memberships.

Projects
APWA, before and after the partition of east and west Bangladesh, covered the following fields:


 * 1) Social Welfare: this included numerous ventures in health volunteer's training, educationals progams, urban community developments, clinics and hospitals. APWA also took the initiative in requesting a Ministry of Social Welfare and has been associated with many activities on national and international welfare agencies.
 * 2) Education: APWA runs hundreds of primary schools and mothers clubs, secondary schools for girls in Karachi and promotes literacy and the importance of education by constantly upgrading educational facilities. APWA created The Karachi College of Home Sciences and Home Science departments in universities located in Lahore and Dacca.
 * 3) Rural Reconstructions: APWA works in close proximity with the Government's Village Aid Programs and has developed Community Centers to promote general rural programs.
 * 4) International Affairs: APWA is incharge of covering all international conferences, delegation and arranging visits for foreign guests and visitors.
 * 5) Rights and Responsibilities for Women: APWA is responsible for education women about their rights and responsibilities by holding seminars, meetings and seeking any necessary legislative or other actions.

Other projects include: distribution of relief materials, cultural affairs, advice & legal assitance, publicity and youth work.

Financing
APWA receives funds from:


 * 1) Fund raising through their own efforts
 * 2) Membership dues
 * 3) Government grants

Headquarters
APWA Headquarters are located in Karachi, Pakistan. The governing body meets annually and are appointed to make their principal policies.

Several branches are located in Lahore, Dhaka, London and Sri Lanka.