ADAO has a range of programs and activities that are designed to support sustainable
livelihoods and promote development in Afghanistan. These programs and activities are
aligned with the thematic areas of focus that the organization has identified, including support
and solidarity for widows and orphans, women’s empowerment, education, community
physical infrastructures, emergency response and preparedness, youth empowerment, and
democracy.
- Humanitarian Program: ADAO’s humanitarian program is focused on providing
emergency relief to vulnerable communities affected by conflict, natural disasters, and
other crises. This program includes the provision of emergency shelter, food, water, and
other basic necessities, as well as support for vulnerable groups such as women,
children, and people with disabilities.
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ADAO Profile - Agriculture and Livelihoods Program: ADAO’s agriculture and livelihoods program
is designed to promote sustainable agriculture and livelihoods opportunities for
vulnerable communities, particularly those in rural areas. This program includes support
for smallholder farmers, pastoralists, and other vulnerable groups, as well as the
promotion of sustainable natural resource management practices. - Formal Education: ADAO’s formal education program is focused on providing quality
education to vulnerable children, particularly girls. This program includes support for
schools, teachers, and students, as well as the provision of educational materials and
resources. - Primary Health Care Program: ADAO’s primary health care program is focused on
providing basic health care services to vulnerable communities, particularly women and
children. This program includes the provision of health care services, as well as support
for health care facilities and staff. - Nutrition Program: ADAO’s nutrition program is focused on addressing malnutrition
in vulnerable communities, particularly children under five years old. This program
includes the provision of nutritional support and education, as well as support for health
care facilities and staff. - Protection and Advocacy Program: ADAO’s protection and advocacy program is
focused on promoting and protecting the rights of vulnerable groups, particularly
women and children. This program includes support for legal aid, advocacy, and
awareness-raising activities. - Water, Sanitation and Promotion of Hygiene Program: ADAO’s water, sanitation,
and promotion of hygiene program is focused on promoting access to clean water and
sanitation facilities, as well as promoting good hygiene practices. This program includes
the provision of water and sanitation facilities, as well as hygiene education and
awareness-raising activities.
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ADAO Profile - Youth Capacity Development Program: ADAO’s youth capacity development
program is focused on promoting the development of young people’s skills and
capacities, particularly in areas such as leadership, entrepreneurship, and civic
engagement. This program includes support for vocational training, mentorship, and
other capacity-building activities. - Micro-Enterprise Development Program: ADAO’s micro-enterprise development
program is focused on promoting the development of small businesses and income
generating activities for vulnerable communities. This program includes support for
small business development, financial literacy training, and access to microfinance.
Overall, ADAO’s programs and activities are designed to support sustainable livelihoods and
promote development in Afghanistan, with a particular focus on the needs and aspirations of
vulnerable communities. By applying sustainable livelihoods approaches, ADAO aims to
increase the sustainability of poor people’s livelihoods, while maintaining the sustainability of
natural resources for present and future generations.