Welcome to the Karen Woo Foundation

The Karen Woo Foundation is a grant-giving Charity, focusing on supporting projects in Afghanistan which provide healthcare to communities which have little or no access to even basic medical provision.

Much of the health infrastructure in Afghanistan has been destroyed and many people in remote villages have little or no access to health care. Afghanistan has some of the highest maternal and child mortality rates in the world with one woman dying in childbirth every 28 minutes and 1 in 5 children dying before the age of 5. It was Dr Karen Woo's mission to bring medical care to those who need it most in Afghanistan, while also promoting the basic rights of Afghan women.

Inspired by the passion and courage of Karen, who was tragically killed whilst delivering aid to a remote region of northern Afghanistan, the Foundation aims to continue her legacy with your support and compassion.

to support the general provision of healthcare to people in Afghanistan.
to provide medical supplies to healthcare providers in Afghanistan, particularly in rural and remote areas.
to provide healthcare education to Afghan people.
to promote awareness of the healthcare needs of women and children in Afghanistan.

For further details on the aims and objectives of the foundation please visit 'Our Aims' page.

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The Life and Loss of Karen Woo - Available on DVD

For those interested in the ITV documentary, the Foundation now has copies available for purchase.

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All proceeds go to The Karen Woo Foundation

Latest news/Fundraising

2012 Northern Rock Cyclone Challenge

Please support a group of us undertaking the 2012 Northern Rock Cyclone cycling Challenge

You can sponsor us via our Justgiving page.

Thank you for the support of Back on Track Fitness Studio for your support

2012 Devizes to Westminster Canoe Challenge

Lee Hamilton and James Kenyon planned to paddle 125 miles nonstop for the Karen Woo Foundation.
They took part in the gruelling Devizes to Westminster Kayak race on 07/04/2012.. but sadly had to pull out before completion this year as hypothermia took its toll.
Thank you to them both for their heroic effort and to their sponsors for upholding their pledges, in recognition of that effort.

2012 Baldock Half-Marathon

A massive Thank you to Matthew Oakman, who completed the Baldock Half-Marathon in support of the Karen Woo Foundation.

A great effort on a chilly day, Matt powered through the pain of shin splints to complete the race.

Thank you to everyone who sponsored Matt, and to Sky for also contributing.