To Achieve Peace in Afghanistan Through Community Enablement

AREA

اداره ریکبلیتیشن و صرفه جویی انرژی در افغانستان

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

Our Impact & Reach

Decades of work with Afghan communities, measured by what has actually changed on the ground.

1000+

جامعه‌های تحت خدمت

9

بخش‌های فعال

$25M+

سرمایه‌گذاری پروژه‌ها

642,243+

افراد آموزش‌دیده در آموزش خطر مین و بقایای جنگ

12 + 4

پروژه‌های تکمیل شده پاک‌سازی مین و EORE

500

خانوارهای بهره‌مند از انرژی خورشیدی

32

سال خدمات

Who We Are & Why We Exist

Our Foundation

Who We Are & Why We Exist

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.

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Core Values

پنج اصول ما

The values that guide every decision and action across our organization.

متمرکز بالای مردم

Communities at the heart of all interventions. AREA works only through the direct involvement and participation of the people it serves.

Respect for Islamic Values

Ethical conduct and compassion. AREA's work is guided by Islamic values and conducted with integrity and respect.

Respect for Afghan Tradition

Culturally appropriate programs. AREA designs its interventions to fit the customs, language and way of life of the communities it works with.

Respect for Human Rights

Fairness and dignity for all. AREA upholds the dignity of every person it serves and never discriminates.

Strive to Achieve Gender Equity

Equal access and opportunity. AREA works to ensure women and men have equal access to training, services and decision-making.

Key Achievements

Measurable Outcomes

Demonstrating our commitment to sustainable change.

  1. 642,243+ Mine action

    People Trained in Mine and ERW Risk Education

    People trained in Mine and Explosive Remnant of War (ERW) Risk Education by trained Afghan deminers accredited by DMAC and UNMAS.

  2. 12 + 4 Mine action

    Mine Clearance and EORE Projects Completed

    Humanitarian mine clearance and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education projects completed, linking community based demining with AREA's development interventions.

  3. Agriculture

    Agricultural Support Across Multiple Provinces

    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.

  4. Community development

    Rural and Urban Communities Established and Strengthened

    Grassroots level institutions established and strengthened at community, village and Gozar level through direct community participation.

  5. Energy

    Alternative Energy Technologies Promoted Sustainably

    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.

  6. Vocational training

    Vocational Training Delivered to Youth and Women

    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.

Our Partners

Our Partners & Donors

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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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.