The Organization for Humanitarian Assistance and Development (OHAD) grew out of a vision of ending poverty and social injustice in Afghanistan. It was founded by a team of Afghan professionals and volunteers and formally registered with the Ministry of Economy on 21 November 2020 under license number 5029.
OHAD's first programs provided humanitarian assistance to returnees, internally displaced people and poor and vulnerable families, together with advocacy and emergency response in the eastern region of Afghanistan.
Since then OHAD has shifted from direct service provision toward enabling poor and vulnerable communities to lead their own development, with an explicit focus on the well-being, social position and rights of women and girls.
To work as an effective, reliable, innovative and pioneering organization in the field of community development and the reduction of vulnerability.
To empower individuals and communities in joint efforts with social and civil society.
OHAD's main target groups are rural communities across Afghanistan, with a distinct focus on vulnerable populations:
Communities identify their own needs and take part in designing and monitoring projects.
Safeguarding, child protection and data protection are built into every activity.
Close coordination with public institutions, civil society and national and international organizations.
Transparent finances, independent audits and open feedback channels for communities.
OHAD operates under 31 board-approved policies and procedures that meet the standards expected by national and international partners and donors.
Partners and donors can request copies of any OHAD policy through our Contact page.
