WHO WE ARE
The Afghan Paramount Welfare & Development Organization (APWDO) is a national non-governmental organization established in 2008 by Afghans and formally registered with the Ministry of Economy (MoEc) of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in 2010. For over a decade, APWDO has been dedicated to providing humanitarian support to Afghanistan’s most vulnerable communities, based on the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and Afghan sociocultural values. Our work encompasses emergency humanitarian assistance and long-term development initiatives, with a special emphasis on women’s empowerment as a cornerstone of sustainable development.
Key Achievements
- Since 2010, reached over 480,000 beneficiaries across 31 provinces
- Implemented over 10+ humanitarian projects and community development initiatives
- Successfully supported 5,600 vulnerable children with education in emergency settings
- Empowered 250 women through vocational training in cake baking and business management
Our Programs
Emergency Humanitarian Response
Focus on delivering emergency assistance in health, nutrition, WASH, shelter, and education — supporting vulnerable and conflict-affected communities
Peacebuilding and conflict resolution
Promoting social cohesion, conflict resolution, and community dialogue to build peaceful, resilient societies in conflict-affected areas
Health and Nitration
Providing essential health and nutrition services to improve well-being, reduce malnutrition, and support vulnerable populations in hard-to-reach areas
Education and Livelihood
Supporting access to quality education through community-based learning, teacher training, and safe spaces for children in crisis-affected areas
Food security and Agriculture
Enhancing food security and livelihoods through sustainable farming practices, livestock support, and resilience-building for rural communities
Wash
Wash Improving access to safe water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene awareness to protect health and prevent disease in vulnerable communities
APWDO’S Thematic Focus Areas
Financial Turnover
In Last 5 Years
Our Donor
