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The European Union (EU) is dedicated to supporting the people of Afghanistan and fostering a stable, peaceful, and prosperous nation where all Afghans can participate fully, equally, and meaningfully in governance. NSDO and the EU share common values and objectives, working together to advance the development of Afghanistan through project implementation.

In 2021, NSDO, as part of a consortium, was selected to implement the AWARE project in Kunduz province. This consortium, which included Save the Children Germany and was led by Concern Worldwide, was funded by the EU. NSDO is committed to establishing a long-term partnership with the EU to implement projects through direct funding. Our joint efforts will focus on promoting stability and peace, human rights and inclusive governance, development and humanitarian support, effective use of EU funding, and strengthening local capacity for the upcoming five years.

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Die Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has been one of our key stakeholders, supporting our focus on rural, urban, and social development, environmental protection, and economic opportunities. Their funding and technical expertise have been crucial to our success. However, navigating bureaucracy and ensuring gender-sensitive programming will require careful collaboration.

Over the past nine years, NSDO has been an active partner, maintaining close collaboration and coordination with GIZ in Afghanistan. Currently, NSDO is implementing the TVET project funded by GIZ, with the consortium led by Mercy Corps in Kabul, Parwan, and Herat provinces. Considering our shared values and objectives, NSDO's joint efforts over the next five years will focus on Climate and Environment, Management of Natural Resources, Economic Development and Employment, Recognition and Appreciation, Rural Development, and Social Development and Humanitarian Response.

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The World Food Programme (WFP) is a vital partner in addressing food security and nutrition. Their successful past collaborations with us demonstrate their expertise in program design, resource allocation, and monitoring and evaluation. We share concerns regarding conflict and insecurity, which necessitate strong mitigation strategies.

NSDO and WFP share common values and objectives, working together to advance the development of Afghanistan through project implementation. The WFP's cooperation during fragile situations and humanitarian crises has enabled NSDO to support and reach the most vulnerable and needy communities in the northeastern provinces of Badakhshan and Takhar.

Given these shared values and objectives, NSDO will continue its joint efforts with WFP over the next five years, focusing on; Zero Hunger, Nutrition, Resilience Building and Advocacy.

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The UN-OCHA supports humanitarian organizations to respond effectively to the needs of people caught in crises, to understand and analyze their needs, and to mobilize international assistance. They provide tools and services to help humanitarian organizations ensure that no one affected by a crisis is left behind.

One of UN-OCHA's top priorities is localization, and they have opened membership opportunities for local NGOs in Afghanistan. Given that NSDO and OCHA share common values, objectives, and a commitment to joint efforts, NSDO has applied for UN-OCHA membership.

The organization hopes to successfully navigate all steps of the application process and obtain membership, enabling it to implement humanitarian projects over the next five years.

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The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund is committed to protect and fulfills the rights of children and women in Afghanistan. For each child in Afghanistan and the families who care for them UNICEF provides supports and donations. With over 65 years of service, they are one of the longest-serving international organizations in the country.

NSDO has not yet implemented any projects funded by UNICEF. However, given that NSDO and UNICEF share common values, objectives, and a commitment to joint efforts, NSDO aims to implement projects related to child protection, child safeguarding, and child education, with funding from UNICEF, over the next five years.

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The United Nations Development Program in Afghanistan has more than 50 years of experience in economic revival and supporting fragile livelihoods. Their focus is on helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so countries can sustain progress.

Additionally, UNDP prioritizes inequality, governance, resilience, environment, energy, gender equality, innovation, and digitization in Afghanistan.

To date, NSDO has not implemented any projects directly funded by UNDP. However, given their shared values, objectives, and commitment to common focus areas, NSDO plans to implement projects directly funded by UNDP over the next five years.

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UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide.

UN Women has been working in Afghanistan since 2002 (as UNIFEM until 2010) and has supported the development, monitoring and implementation of policies and programs that both protect and promote the rights of women.

Considering the shared values, common goals and objectives, same focus areas, and commitments related to the women rights, NSDO keens to implement women rights related projects supported financially by UN-WOMEN in Afghanistan over the five next years.

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The International NGO Safety Organization (INSO) was established to address safety and access challenges faced by NGOs in Afghanistan's complex political conflicts. INSO enhances NGO safety in high-risk environments and has integrated safety coordination globally.

NSDO joined INSO in 2018, gaining resources to improve safety measures for humanitarian workers. This partnership enhances NSDO's operational effectiveness and staff safety while delivering critical services.

Over the next five years, our joint efforts will focus on; Security and safety (risk management), Coordination and collaboration, Local capacity building, Advocacy and policy influence (global standards).

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Concern Worldwide has been working in Afghanistan for 23 years and remains committed to supporting the most vulnerable communities during this extremely challenging period. As a crucial partner, Concern Worldwide serves as a technical advisor for NSDO's twinning program.

Together, NSDO and Concern Worldwide have successfully implemented the Humanitarian Protection Program (HPP) in Takhar and are currently executing the AWARE program in Kunduz, which began in 2021 and will conclude in 2025.

Our joint efforts over the next five years will focus on; Poverty Reduction at the Grassroots Level, Direct, Hands-On Support, Prolonged Joint Experience and Cooperation, Humanitarian Assistance, Long-Term Development, Capacity Building, Health and Nutrition, Advocacy and Policy Engagement and Resilience Building.

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The Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is a potential partner for WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) interventions, particularly in northeastern Afghanistan. NSDO and NCA share common values and objectives, working together to advance the development of Afghanistan through project implementation.

Their recent funding for our GBV (Gender-Based Violence) Emergency & WASH project in Kunduz demonstrates their commitment to supporting vulnerable populations. We both recognize the challenges of navigating bureaucracy and ensuring gender-sensitive programming in the complex Afghan context. Building trust with local authorities will be essential.

To date, NSDO has implemented two WASH projects funded by NCA in Kunduz and Baghlan provinces. Over the next five years, our joint efforts will focus on; WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Gender-Based Violence, Emergency Response, Fighting Inequality, Peacebuilding, Climate-Smart Economic Empowerment and Faith-Based Climate Action.

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Mercy Corps' expertise in agriculture, livelihoods, and climate change complements our work well. Their funding and collaborative approach to program design are instrumental to our success. They share our concerns regarding government bureaucracy and the importance of gender equality. Adhering to their reporting standards will further strengthen our partnership.

NSDO and Mercy Corps share common values and objectives, working together to advance the development of Afghanistan through project implementation. NSDO partnered with Mercy Corps to implement the TVET project in Kabul, Parwan, and Herat provinces. Additionally, NSDO is engaged as a local partner with Mercy Corps for the PREVALE project funded by FCDO.

Given our shared values and objectives, our joint efforts over the next five years will focus on; Agriculture and Livelihoods, Climate and Environment, Emergency Response, Financial Inclusion, Gender Equality, Governance, Market Development, Peace and Conflict, Policy and Advocacy, Resilience, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) and Youth.

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The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) remains a valuable partner in addressing the complex humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. Their recent multi-sector project funding demonstrates their trust in our capabilities. Their focus on protection, economic recovery, and peacebuilding aligns perfectly with our mission. Like many NGOs, we face challenges navigating government bureaucracy and ensuring gender-sensitive programming. Strengthening relations with local authorities will be key.

Additionally, NSDO and the DRC share common values, joint efforts, and pursue the same objectives for the development of the Afghan nation through project implementation. NSDO is implementing the Building Resilient Communities for Sustainable Development in Rural Afghanistan project as a local partner of DRC. This project is funded by SIDA-SDC and led by IRC as the consortium leader.

Over the next five years, we will focus on protection, economic recovery, humanitarian disarmament and peacebuilding, shelter and settlements, camp coordination and camp management, and humanitarian response, in line with our shared values and objectives.

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NSDO and KNH share a vision and values, particularly in supporting women and children in Afghanistan. With the aim of helping children out of crisis, KNH has implemented several projects in Afghanistan, providing many children the chance to live a child-friendly life again.

Together, NSDO and KNH have successfully implemented three projects: Education, Relief Services for Afghan Forced Evicted Returnees (NFI distribution), and Relief Services for Afghan Forced Evicted Returnees – Phase 2 (nutrition and hygiene). NSDO partnered with KNH in 2023 and is committed to strengthening this bilateral collaboration for a long-term relationship.

Currently, NSDO is developing a proposal for a short-term project funded by KNH. In 2025, both organizations will sign a five-year project implementation agreement. Given our shared vision and values, this partnership will significantly contribute to joint efforts focusing on holistic development, basic education, healthcare services, disaster relief, and the empowerment of girls and women over the next five years.

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FAO is a key partner in strengthening Afghanistan's agricultural sector and adapting to climate change, aligning with our humanitarian mission. Their expertise and funding for projects like Resilient Food Systems, rural livelihoods, poultry assistance, greenhouses, kitchen gardens, and apiculture have significantly impacted food security and livelihoods.

NSDO and FAO share common values and objectives, collaborating closely through the FSAC cluster. Although NSDO has not directly implemented FAO projects, we are committed to working on FAO-funded initiatives over the next five years.

Our focus will be better agricultural production, nutrition, lives, environment, and natural resource management, including forest management, in line with our shared mission.

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Save the Children (SCI) has been active in Afghanistan since 1976, working to improve the lives of children through education, health and nutrition, child protection, food security, and humanitarian response. They collaborate with various stakeholders, including children, parents, teachers, village councils, religious leaders, government ministries, NGOs, and others.

In 2018, NSDO partnered with SCI in northeast Afghanistan, implementing emergency projects in Takhar, Badakhshan, and Kunduz. SCI has supported NSDO in child safeguarding and HR.

Over the next five years, NSDO and SCI will focus on providing equal access to quality education for girls and boys, healthcare services, nutrition support, reducing violence against children, protecting vulnerable groups, and addressing food insecurity and livelihood challenges in Afghanistan's humanitarian context.

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CARE International has been operating in Afghanistan since 1961, with a focus on empowering women and girls, enhancing community resilience, and delivering humanitarian aid. NSDO and CARE share common values and collaborate closely, working together in a consortium to implement various projects.

This partnership leverages their strengths to maximize impact, particularly in gender equality and community support.

Moving forward, given our shared values and collaboration, we will focus on empowering women and girls, building community resilience, providing effective humanitarian aid, fostering partnerships, ensuring sustainability and impact measurement. These efforts will be a joint focus over the next five years, aiming to create a better future for the Afghan people.

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WHH is dedicated to fighting for a world without hunger. They aim to help people escape hunger and poverty sustainably, ensuring measurable impact while upholding integrity and accountability. Their focus areas include food safety, food security and nutrition, agriculture and natural resource management, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), humanitarian assistance, economic development, civil society and advocacy, climate change, and innovation.

NSDO and WHH share common values and collaborate closely, pursuing mutual objectives for the development of the Afghan nation through effective project implementation. While NSDO does not have experience in implementing joint projects with WHH, both organizations are members of a consortium.

NSDO is eager to establish a close relationship and partnership with WHH to carry out projects in Afghanistan. Our joint efforts over the next five years will focus on; Eradicating hunger and poverty, Food security and nutrition, Sustainable agriculture and resource management, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Economic development, Civil society and advocacy, Climate change adaptation and Innovation.

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Action Aid Afghanistan (AAA) is a global justice federation dedicated to advancing social justice, gender equality, and poverty eradication. We partnered with AAA to promote Value Chain Development (VCD) in Bamyan province, Afghanistan. However, due to the collapse of the government and political system, the donor (DFID Australia) decided not to continue the project.

Despite this, NSDO successfully passed AAA's due diligence in 2021. NSDO and AAA share common values and collaborate closely to achieve mutual objectives for the development of Afghanistan.

We are enthusiastic about building a strong relationship and partnership with AAA. Together, we aim to create a more just and equitable society in Afghanistan, contributing to long-term development and positive change over the next five years.

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IRC's focus on local leadership and leveraging local strengths aligns perfectly with our approach. Their partnership could significantly enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of our humanitarian efforts.

Currently, NSDO is implementing the Building Resilient Communities for Sustainable Development in Rural Afghanistan project in Maidan Wardak and Ghazni provinces through a consortium led by IRC.

NSDO intends to engage IRC as a potential partner for the upcoming five years, focusing on Local Leadership, Emergency Response, Organizational Sustainability and Development, Leveraging Local Strengths, and Influencing Programming. This collaboration aims to maximize the impact of our initiatives and ensure long-term benefits for the communities we serve.

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NSDO, a member of ACBAR since 2018, actively participates in the ACBAR Twinning Program and related meetings. ACBAR is also assisting NSDO in securing membership with the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF).

Over the next five years, we will focus on ACBAR membership, Twinning Program, Information and coordination, Enhancing funding opportunities for members, and Reducing challenges by coordinating with DFAs.

By working together, we aim to achieve our shared goals and create a positive impact in Afghanistan.

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