AREA
AREA works with Afghan communities to rehabilitate land, protect the environment and build livelihoods that last. For more than three decades we have worked alongside communities in demining, agriculture, vocational training and…
Our Impact
Decades of work with Afghan communities, measured by what has actually changed on the ground.
1000+
خدمت شوی ټولنې
9
فعالې برخې
$25M+
د پروژو پانګه استورۍ
642,243+
د مین او د جګړې پاتې شونکو د خطر په اړه روزل شوي خلک
12 + 4
د مین پاکولو او EORE بشپړ شوې پروژې
500
د لمریزې انرژي څخه رادغول شوي کورونه
32
د خدماتو کلونه
Latest Updates
Recent initiatives, impact stories and ongoing projects.
Local governance initiatives empower communities to take collective decisions for sustainable development.AREA continues to…
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Sustainable renewable energy solutions transforming rural communities in Nangarhar province.AREA’s Alternative Technologies…
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Healthcare services now reaching remote communities in Herat and Mazar provinces.Through mobile health teams, AREA extends basic…
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Our Foundation
AREA was established in December 1993 as the continuation of the GTZ DESP project.
AREA 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 empower Afghan communities through sustainable rehabilitation, development and humanitarian interventions. We foster social inclusion, gender equity and grassroots empowerment across the country.
AREA currently works in demining, agriculture, skills and vocational training, environment protection, community development and energy efficiency.
Core Values
The values that guide every decision and action across our organization.
Communities at the heart of all interventions. AREA works only through the direct involvement and participation of the people it serves.
Ethical conduct and compassion. AREA's work is guided by Islamic values and conducted with integrity and respect.
Culturally appropriate programs. AREA designs its interventions to fit the customs, language and way of life of the communities it works with.
Fairness and dignity for all. AREA upholds the dignity of every person it serves and never discriminates.
Equal access and opportunity. AREA works to ensure women and men have equal access to training, services and decision-making.
Key Achievements
Demonstrating our commitment to sustainable change.
People trained in Mine and Explosive Remnant of War (ERW) Risk Education by trained Afghan deminers accredited by DMAC and UNMAS.
Humanitarian mine clearance and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education projects completed, linking community based demining with AREA's development interventions.
Support for farming, horticulture, improved seed distribution, animal husbandry, irrigation systems, cooperatives and crop development across Kabul, Logar, Nangarhar, Laghman, Kunar, Kunduz, Samangan, Mazar, Herat and Badghis.
Grassroots level institutions established and strengthened at community, village and Gozar level through direct community participation.
Solar cookers, solar water heaters, photovoltaic modules, wind pumps and biogas systems planned, designed, developed and promoted to reduce pressure on non-renewable energy sources.
Vocational and business development training delivered through AREA centres in Kunar, Nangarhar, Kabul and Herat in carpentry, masonry, metal work, shoemaking, tailoring, plumbing, English and computer skills.
Active Now
What AREA is working on right now, and where.
Our Partners
AREA is proud to work with international and national partners who share our commitment to humanitarian assistance and sustainable development in Afghanistan.
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Your expertise, passion and resources can transform communities. Discover how you can partner with AREA to create lasting change across Afghanistan.
