Since its inception, AWDREO has worked to mobilize and empower women and youth, equipping them with the skills, awareness, and confidence to participate actively in socio-economic and political arenas within their communities. Additionally, AWDREO supports community-based organizations in advocating for improved education, health services, WASH facilities, and agricultural practices. By connecting communities with development and humanitarian actors, AWDREO helps them address their basic needs and priorities more effectively.
AWDREO has successfully implemented various development and humanitarian projects across Afghanistan, focusing on sectors such as Economic Empowerment, GBV, Education, Women’s Rights, MHPSS/Health, WASH, and Humanitarian Response. These initiatives have directly benefited vulnerable groups, including women, children, youth, IDPs, returnees, and farmers in rural communities. Over the years, AWDREO’s interventions have improved livelihoods, educational access, and economic opportunities for over 500,000 of individuals in provinces such as Bamyan, Daikundi, Ghor, Logar, Paktiya, and Kabul. Through partnerships with local stakeholders and government entities, AWDREO continues to address the most pressing needs of marginalized communities, empowering them to build sustainable futures.
AWDREO’s main office is located in Kabul, with provincial contact offices in Bamyan, Daikundi, Logar, Paktiya, and Ghor provinces. The organization is a registered member of key national networks and working groups, including Education in Emergencies (EiE), Protection, WASH, FSAC (Food Security and Agriculture Cluster), and AWN (Afghan Women’s Network). AWDREO also maintains strong partnerships with key government ministries such as MRRD (Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development), MoE (Ministry of Education), MAIL (Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock), MORR (Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations), and MOLSD (Ministry of Labor and Social Development).
AWDREO’s staff and team members have an extensive history of working with vulnerable, underserved, and marginalized communities across Afghanistan. Through trust and reliability built within these communities, AWDREO has become a trusted partner. The organization’s technical expertise and project management capabilities have fostered strong working relationships with government departments, earning the support and trust of both local societies and broader stakeholders.
