About-Us
About ROAD
Relief Organization for Afghanistan Development (ROAD) is a national non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political organization committed to improving the well-being and resilience of vulnerable communities across Afghanistan. Since its establishment in 1997, ROAD has worked to address humanitarian needs while promoting sustainable development through community-centered approaches that empower people to improve their livelihoods, access essential services, and strengthen their capacity to adapt to social, economic, and environmental challenges. Over nearly three decades, ROAD has implemented a wide range of humanitarian, reconstruction, and development initiatives in partnership with national and international organizations.
Our Vision
A resilient, prosperous, and climate-adaptive Afghanistan where communities are empowered to sustainably manage their resources, strengthen their livelihoods, and build a better future for present and future generations.
Our Mission
ROAD works to improve the lives of vulnerable communities through climate-resilient development, sustainable livelihoods, education, humanitarian assistance, and community empowerment. Through locally led approaches, strategic partnerships, and evidence-based interventions, ROAD strengthens resilience, promotes social inclusion, and contributes to sustainable development across Afghanistan
Objective
To empower Afghan communities through locally led programs that strengthen capacities, build resilience, promote sustainable practices, and deliver inclusive, adaptable, and lasting solutions to evolving humanitarian and development needs.
Our Core Values
Responsiveness
We work in respectful cooperation with target groups to address their needs and legitimate demands with an emphasis on local ownership.
Impartiality
While upholding the duty to be inclusive and nonâdiscriminatory in our approach, we do not take sides in conflict and do not support specific factions or parties representing various interests in society.
Equality
We promote equal opportunities and facilitate equal access to resources for all citizens, including women, girls, boys and people with disabilities
Social Justice
We strive to be fair to all with whom we work. While working to affirm the rights of all individuals, we recognise that differences in gender, individual capabilities and identities give rise to varied needs
and interests.
Quality
We strive to achieve the highest quality possible in all that we do, building on our unity of purpose, strong teamwork, and belief in our mission, in order to bring about positive change for our target groups.
Integrity
We are true to our mission, maintaining honesty and transparency in all of what we do and say, upholding a spirit of openness and sharing with stakeholders, while always prepared to be held to account for our
actions.
Building Resilient Communities for a Sustainable Future
Our Facts
Years of Experience
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