Programs and activities

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.

1. 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.

2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.

8. 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.
9. 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.