ACBAR Members cover all of Afghanistan

ACBAR has 146 National and International NGO members: 141 members reported at the beginning of 2018, that they are working in 11 sectors in 34 provinces and 350 out of 378 districts. In total: 38,656 individuals are working in 141 NGOs of which 27,652 are men and 10,604 are women staff.

Humanitarian, Development and Peacebuilding activities

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

People with disabilities are among the most marginalized, excluded in community life and are often simultaneously deprived of opportunities. Handicap International endorses their call for full participation and equality as rights on 3 December.

NGOs, Persons with Disabilities, World Day

Launch of the Sphere Handbook 2018

The new Sphere Handbook is launched in Afghanistan by CSWA at ACBAR’s office on 19 November 2018. ACBAR is the Sphere’s country focal point and along with its members, contributed to the revision of the handbook for more comprehensiveness and inclusiveness. 

Sphere handbook 2018, Humanitarian space, NGOs

Why Women, Peace & Security?

A call by Women & Peace Studies Organization (WPSO) on the need for including divers perspectives on the Afghan peace settlements on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, 25 November 2018.

NGOs, Women's rights, Resolution 1325

Call for including the rights of people with disabilities

The NGO community urges not to forget the needs of people with disabilities ahead of the upcoming International Conference on Afghanistan in Geneva. In a conflict-prone country becoming injured with lifetime consequence is unfortunately frequent in Afghanistan.

NGOs, Persons with Disabilities 

Afghanistan needs a new collective approach

Ahead of the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan (GCA), ACBAR is setting the tone for more inclusive coordination to achieve sustainable development for the sake of the Afghan people. Hereby a call for a new collective approach to  address Humanitarian, Development and Peace issues.

Triple Nexus, Coordination, NGOs

#ZeroHunger; World Food Day 16 October 2018

Millions of people suffer from food deficit in Afghanistan. We should make changes to combat hunger. An Op-ed by Action Against Hunger (ACF).

Food security, Afghanistan, Humanitarian space

NGOs should have their own role in Afghanistan

Memories of ACBAR

Mr. Amanullah Jawad talks about NGO achievements with ACBAR.

30 Years Anniversary, Coordination, NGOs, Memories 

ACBAR’s #StoryOfAfghanistan photo competition

The winner is NGO Zardozi with a photo showing a woman working in a garment shop in Kabul province.

30 Years Anniversary, Coordination, NGOs, Memories 

We need a comprehensive response to the drought

The current drought is predicted to have severe consequences for thousands of people in Afghanistan. ACBAR NGO members are advocating for a swift and well-designed response.

Drought, Humanitarian Relief Development

Afghanistan and the false sense of safety

The campaign to categorize Afghanistan as a "safe country" is misguided and perpetuates the cycle of displacement for Afghans in Europe, Iran and Pakistan according to Evan Jones (APRRN).

Humanitarian space, Refugees, Security, International Community

Op-Ed – 30 Years of Coordination – Effective NGOs, Stronger Communities

When ACBAR started as a coordination body in 1988 in Peshawar, the NGO founders probably did not envisage that this coordination body would still serve the needs of its members 30 years later. 

NGO, Coordination, General Assembly, Steering Committee, Code of Conduct

“TIME TO THINK GREEN”, A FILM BY ACBAR AND UN ENVIRONMENT

Afghanistan should become resilient for environmental changes because its exposed to many climatic hazards and also to climate change. Time to take action!

UN Environment, Beat Pollution, Afghanistan Resilience, Environment