OHAD is a non-profit, non-governmental and non-political Afghan organization delivering humanitarian assistance and long-term development for vulnerable communities — especially women, children, persons with disabilities, returnees and internally displaced people.
The Organization for Humanitarian Assistance and Development (OHAD) was established in 2020 by a team of Afghan volunteers and formally registered with the Ministry of Economy under license number 5029. OHAD began by providing humanitarian assistance to returnees, internally displaced people and vulnerable families in the eastern region of Afghanistan.
Over the years our work has grown to include livelihoods, legal outreach and access to justice, GBV, education, environment, agriculture and food security, vocational training and community development — with a strong focus on the rights and well-being of women and girls.
Know MoreTo work as an effective, reliable, innovative and pioneering organization in the field of community development and the reduction of vulnerability in Afghanistan.
To empower individuals and communities in joint efforts with social and civil society, so that vulnerable people can meet their needs, claim their rights and build sustainable livelihoods.
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Connected programs that help families move from emergency relief to lasting self-reliance.
See the full list of sub-areas in each of OHAD's eleven program areas.
View Activities →OHAD's Finance Management Policy and Internal Control Procedures ensure that every Afghani and dollar is requested, checked and approved by different people, recorded correctly and reported honestly to donors.
People are OHAD's greatest strength. Our HR Policy sets out a fair, documented process for every stage of employment, from announcing a vacancy to supporting each staff member's growth.
Under OHAD's M&E Policy, every project, whatever its size, must have an M&E plan approved by the Executive Director before activities begin, so that results are measured, understood and used.
OHAD's financial statements are audited every year by an independent external auditor appointed with Board approval. Grant-level audited reports and management responses are shared with donors, and records are kept for at least eight years.
OHAD is governed by a Board of Directors and 31 board-approved policies, including Safeguarding and PSEA, Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption, Anti-Terrorism and Sanctions Screening, Conflict of Interest, Whistleblower, Data Protection, Procurement and Risk Management.
View all policiesPartner with OHAD to reach the most vulnerable families in Afghanistan with assistance that lasts.
