Omaid Afghanistan Humanitarian Services

OUR PORTFOLIO:

OMAID Afghanistan Humanitarian Services (OAHS) is a distinguished non-political, non-governmental, and non-profit organization led by women, established on 16 September 2010. Registered under # 1811 of the Ministry of Economics, Government of Afghanistan, OAHS is committed to providing vital assistance to the most vulnerable and underprivileged populations in the nation.

At OAHS, our undertaking is to bring hope and opportunities to those in greatest need. Our focal areas include serving internally displaced people, women, women's health, children, human rights, and other marginalized groups. Through our comprehensive rural rehabilitation, inclusive development, and humanitarian programs, we aim to empower individuals and communities to enhance their socioeconomic conditions and foster sustainable change.

Our initiatives span a diverse spectrum, encompassing women empowerment, vocational training, literacy projects, infrastructure development, health education, food security and agriculture, child protection and safeguarding, gender-based violence prevention, women's health facilities, women's empowerment, livelihood support, education particularly for girls in schools and universities, internally displaced persons, promotion of human rights, and addressing socio-economic conditions.

By addressing these critical areas, we seek to uplift communities and equip them with the resources to overcome challenges and forge a brighter future. At OAHS, we are staunch advocates for social justice, gender equality, and inclusive development. Our fundamental values of compassion, integrity, and collaboration underpin our efforts as we aim to create enduring positive change in the lives of those we serve. We firmly believe that every individual, irrespective of their background or circumstances, deserves access to education, healthcare, livelihood opportunities, and a sense of dignity and belonging. By working towards a future where every girl and individual in Afghanistan can thrive, we are dedicated to fostering a more promising tomorrow.

With our unwavering commitment and the support of our partners and stakeholders, we are confident in our capacity to effect meaningful change and contribute to the advancement of Afghanistan. We invite you to join us in our mission, as together, we strive to build a society where hope, opportunity, and sustainable development flourish.

OUR MISSION:

OAHS is a women-led organization dedicated to assisting the most vulnerable populations in Afghanistan. Through integrated rural rehabilitation, inclusive development, and humanitarian programs, we aim to empower individuals and communities to enhance their socioeconomic conditions and drive lasting change across critical areas such as child protection, gender-based violence prevention, food security and agriculture, women's empowerment, livelihood support, health facilities, education for girls, internally displaced persons, human rights, and socio-economic conditions. Our commitment to social justice, gender equality, and collaborative action guides our efforts to create a brighter future for all in Afghanistan.

OUR VISION:

OAHS envisions a future where every individual in Afghanistan, especially girls, has access to education, healthcare, livelihood opportunities, and a profound sense of dignity and belonging. We are dedicated to promoting social justice, gender equality, and inclusive development by addressing critical areas. Our values of compassion, integrity, and collaboration drive us towards creating a sustainable and prosperous future for all in Afghanistan.

OBJECTIVES AND PROGRAM GOALS OF OAHS:

1) Promoting Education and Professional Development for Women and Girls: OAHS is dedicated to advancing education, training, and professional growth opportunities for women and girls in Afghanistan. By empowering women to break barriers and engage fully in the economy, OAHS contributes to economic strength, sustainable development, and enhanced quality of life for individuals and communities.

2) Improving Health and Reducing Morbidity and Mortality: OAHS prioritizes the health and well-being of vulnerable populations by offering medical services, training, and health research to decrease morbidity and mortality rates. Through health education and ensuring access to essential healthcare, OAHS empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their well-being.

3) Alleviating Poverty through Emergency, Rehabilitation, and Development Projects: Recognizing poverty alleviation as essential for sustainable development, OAHS implements emergency response, rehabilitation, and long-term development projects to address the root causes of poverty and foster economic stability and self-sufficiency.

4) Enhancing Education and Knowledge in Target Communities: OAHS is committed to enhancing education and knowledge in target populations, with a specific focus on women and girls. By improving educational access and promoting literacy initiatives, OAHS enables individuals to enhance their skills, expand opportunities, and improve socio-economic conditions.

5) Increasing Employment Opportunities through Vocational Training and Skills Improvement Programs: Understanding the significance of employment in sustainable development, OAHS offers vocational training and skills enhancement programs to equip individuals with the tools needed to secure employment and enhance livelihoods.

6) Raising Awareness of Sustainable Development, Democracy, and Human and Women's Rights: OAHS actively raises awareness of sustainable development, democracy, and human and women's rights to promote dialogue, community engagement, and respect for fundamental rights.

7) Fostering Local and International Partnerships: OAHS values collaboration and cooperation and works with local residents, authorities, NGOs and international communities to achieve shared goals effectively. These partnerships facilitate technical support, cooperation, and enhance impact and reach.

Whom We Operate For…

OAHS extends assistance to marginalized segments of Afghan society, including returning refugees, internally displaced persons, impoverished families, women, the unemployed, the uneducated, and community-based organizations. Special attention is given to the agricultural sector and rural activities to promote sustainable livelihoods at the grassroots level.

Program Goals

OAHS aims to:

i                      Assist vulnerable communities.

ii                    Support refugee and internally displaced persons' resettlement and livelihood strategies.

iii                  Rehabilitate basic civil infrastructure.

iv                  Combating infectious diseases.

v                    Build the capacity of Afghans to meet future needs.

Short-Term Program Objectives

OAHS focuses on:

i                      Enhancing food security and creating employment opportunities.

ii                    Improving health conditions and controlling communicable diseases.

iii                  Rehabilitating civic facilities.

iv                  Addressing environmental degradation and promoting conservation.  

i                      Facilitating repatriation and resettlement.

ii                    Ensuring basic social services availability at the community level.

Medium and Long-Term Program Objectives

OAHS targets:

i                      Community empowerment and self-help development organizations establishment.

ii                    Food security and production enhancement through agriculture development.

iii                  Provision of basic social services.

iv                  Natural resource management and environmental protection.

v                    Job creation and income increase.

vi                  Organizational sustainability through entrepreneurial activities.

vii                Trained in human resources availability.

viii               Community empowerment through community-based organizations.