Empower Afghan Future Project (EAF)

The Empowering the Future of Afghan Project (AICS) aimed to enhance the capacity of NGOs operating in Balkh and Mazar-e-Sharif. Running from May 15, 2024, to September 15, 2024, the project focused on strengthening NGO capabilities through participation in 11 donor-organized meetings. The goal was to improve the operational effectiveness of these organizations and promote collaboration for better service delivery. The project contributed to building a more robust and sustainable NGO sector in the region.

programm to renew collaborative civic space in Afghanistan (RNTS)

The Strengthening Local Institutions Project (RNTS) aimed to bolster the capabilities of local Afghan institutions in Balkh, Mazar-e-Sharif, and Dawlatabad District. Running from March 11, 2024, to September 11, 2024, the project focused on enhancing institutional capacity and improving community livelihoods. This was achieved through participation in donor meetings and distributing poultry kits to 22 needy families. The project was managed by a team of five staff members, and its outcomes included increased institutional support and improved economic conditions for participating families.

Creating Opportunities for Women project

The Strengthening Local Institutions Project aimed to enhance the apabilities of local institutions in Takhar by providing support for small-scale investments. Running from November 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, the project focused on practical support through establishing tailoring workshops, distributing bakery kits to women, and providing lamb kits to needy families. This initiative benefitted 80 families and was managed by a team of 12 staff members, contributing to the economic empowerment and skills development within the community.

Strengthen Social Cohesion in Afghanistan Project (SSCA)

The Social Cohesion Project, which was implemented in Balkh Province, specifically in Mazar-e-Sharif and Dawlatabad District, has been successfully completed. The project ran from August 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024.

During the project, four local committees were formed, consisting of elders, local leaders, and influential figures. These committees aimed to facilitate dialogue, resolve conflicts, and promote peace and unity within the community. Additionally, eight meetings were held with 160 participants from various sectors of the community. To encourage participation, 500 AFN were provided to each participant as travel allowances.

The project achieved its goal of establishing lasting social cohesion by providing platforms for dialogue and joint problem-solving. Managed by five staff members, it left a positive impact on local communities by enhancing cooperation, reducing tensions, and promoting long-term peace.

Poultry

This project, aimed at distributing poultry to vulnerable families, was implemented in four key provinces of Afghanistan: Kabul, Faryab, Takhar, and Herat. The project commenced on 20th February 2023 and was successfully completed by 23rd March 2023.

The focus of the project was to support needy families by providing them with poultry, which could serve both as a source of nutrition through egg production and as a small income-generating activity. The geographical spread of the project ensured that various regions, both urban and rural, benefited from this intervention.

In summary, this short-term project efficiently utilized its budget to deliver tangible benefits to families across four provinces, addressing food security and livelihood challenges within a limited timeframe.

Improving access to clean drinking water and sanitation in a rural area of Balkh province

Project Description:

The overall goal of this project was to provide the residents of village of Bagh-e Oraq with access to clean drinking water. One of the villagers informed us that due to the lack of access to clean water, people in the village frequently suffered from various diseases, and students of religious schools were forced to carry water from distant places daily. This task became particularly difficult during the hot summer days and even more challenging in the winter season. Through this project, 60 families, with an average of 5-7 members each, benefit directly. To nearby schools, one with 400 female students and the other with 300 male students, also gained access to drinking water. In total, more than 1000 people were direct beneficiaries of this project. Additionally, as the well was drilled in a location where passersby can also access the water, unknown number of indirect beneficiaries also expected to benefit from this project. Upon the completion of the well drilling, four solar panels were installed by the OHSDA team, and an 8000-liter water tank was placed near the well to ensure a sufficient water supply at all times. To further facilitated access for the school students, to water taps were directed to the schools, so that students could easily access water. The main water tap was placed in a location were both the villagers and passersby could benefit from it.