About Us
AREA — the Agency for Rehabilitation & Energy-Conservation in Afghanistan — was established in December 1993 as the continuation of the GTZ DESP project. AREA is a non-governmental, non-political, not-for-profit developmental organization.
AREA works to achieve peace in Afghanistan through community enablement. Our mandate is to work only through the direct involvement and participation of target communities, empowering local communities to take collective decisions and responsibility for their own development.
Currently AREA is working in demining, agriculture, skills and vocational training, environment protection, community development and energy efficiency.
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Together, We Can Build Stronger and More Resilient Communities
Your expertise, passion and resources can transform communities. Discover how you can partner with AREA to create lasting change across Afghanistan.