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About ASHAO
More Than Aid — We Build Futures
ASHAO (Afghan Social & Humanitarian Aid Organization) is a registered Afghan non-governmental organization committed to empowering vulnerable communities through sustainable, community-driven development programs.
We believe every Afghan deserves access to quality education, healthcare, nutritious food, and equal opportunity — regardless of gender, ethnicity, or geography. Our programs are designed with communities, not for them.
Our Vision
Empower Afghan communities through sustainable programs
Our Vision
Empower Afghan communities through sustainable programs
Community-Led
Designed with and for the people we serve
Lasting Impact
Sustainable solutions that outlast our presence
Building Futures Together
Our Impact, Our Projects
From community development to sustainable initiatives, see how we’re making a difference
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
We help women unlock their potential and more resilient families.
HEALTH
We deliver life-saving care to those who need it most, when it matters most.
FOOD SECURITY
We provide essential food support to families in need, restoring hope and dignity.
EDUCATION
We help children stay in school and build a better tomorrow through education.
WATER SANITATION
Providing clean water, safe sanitation, and hygiene awareness for healthier lives.
Who We Are
Research and action for a stronger Afghanistan.
A Step for Humanity Afghanistan Organization (ASHAO) is a registered national non-governmental organization working to improve the lives of vulnerable communities across Afghanistan. ASHAO is committed to delivering evidence-based solutions and community-driven interventions that address urgent humanitarian needs while promoting long-term development, resilience, and social inclusion.
We adopt a community-as-partner approach, working closely with local leaders, civil society actors, and development partners to understand the real needs and priorities of the people we serve. Our programs are designed with a strong focus on quality, accountability, transparency, and sustainability. Each initiative we implement follows core principles of accuracy, excellence, timeliness, professionalism, and respect for human dignity, ensuring meaningful and measurable impact at the community level.
ASHAO’s work is guided by an “Assist and Empower” approach, driven by four key pillars: People, Partnerships, Innovation, and Impact.
OUR IMPACT
Turning Commitment Into Change
Every number represents a life touched, a family supported,
and a community strengthened.
Our Mission & Objectives
Empowering Communities, Changing Lives
Providing aid, education, and opportunities to transform lives and build stronger communities
Humanitarian Support
Deliver aid to communities in crisis, provide healthcare, clean water, and education.
Women & Children Empowerment:
Support women’s advocacy, vocational training, and child protection programs.
Sustainable Development:
Promote livelihoods, education, and partnerships with local authorities to strengthen communities.
Human Rights & Equality:
Raise awareness of basic human rights and advocate for gender equality in all communities.
Putting Your Health First
Delivering quality healthcare to underserved communities.
We deliver quality healthcare to underserved and hard-to-reach communities by providing essential medical services, maternal and child health support, vaccination campaigns, and comprehensive health awareness programs. Through mobile clinics and trained community-based health workers, we ensure that families living in remote and crisis-affected areas receive timely care, early diagnosis, and life-saving treatment. Our services focus on reaching women, children, the elderly, and people with limited access to health facilities, reducing preventable illness and mortality.
Our approach goes beyond treating disease. We prioritize prevention through hygiene promotion, nutrition guidance, mental health and psychosocial support, and community education that empowers people to make informed decisions about their wellbeing. By strengthening local health systems, building the capacity of frontline health workers, and collaborating with community leaders, we promote sustainable solutions that continue long after project activities end.
Why Support Us
Built on Trust, Driven by Results
Your support is protected by our commitment to transparency,
accountability, and measurable impact.
Transparency & Accountability
We publish detailed annual reports, financial statements, and project outcomes. Every dollar is tracked and accounted for with full donor access.
Community-Based Approach
We work with communities, not around them. Local ownership ensures our programs are culturally appropriate, trusted, and truly effective on the ground.
Sustainable Development
Our programs build local capacity and transferable skills so communities sustain progress independently — long after ASHAO's direct involvement ends.
Experienced Team
Our diverse team of Afghan and international experts brings decades of humanitarian, development, and field experience across the most challenging contexts.
Success Story
From Displacement to Dignity
When Fatima lost her home and livelihood in conflict, she arrived at an ASHAO women’s center with nothing but hope. Through our vocational training and literacy program, she learned tailoring, basic accounting, and her legal rights.
ASHAO didn't just give me skills — they gave me back my voice, my confidence, and my independence. Today I run a small business and send my daughter to school.
Fatima Ahmadi
Women's Empowerment Program Participant, Herat
Our Programs
Four Pillars of Transformation
Our integrated approach addresses the root causes of vulnerability
creating conditions where communities can thrive for generations.
Training for Staff Members of the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan
Capacity building is a cornerstone of sustainable development. To strengthen operational efficiency and improve service delivery, a comprehensive training program
Partnership on Field Monitoring Support: Ensuring Transparency
In the development and humanitarian sector, collaboration is the foundation of meaningful and lasting change. One of the most effective
Partnership on Field Monitoring Support
Partnership on Field Monitoring Support: Strengthening Community Impact Effective partnerships play a vital role in ensuring the success of development
Voices of Impact
Real stories from communities whose lives are changing through
ASHAO’s support and dedication.
Make a Difference
Your Support Can Change Lives
Every contribution — big or small — directly funds education, healthcare,
and food programs reaching Afghan families in need. Join thousands of
supporters around the world.
Our Partners & Donors
Together We Achieve More
We are grateful for the trust and support of our global partners,
donors, and collaborators.
