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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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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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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.

Their accountability measures, including rigorous reporting and adherence to standards, have strengthened our project delivery. A successful project proposal on supporting Afghanistan's private sector could open new doors for collaboration. NSDO and GIZ share common values and objectives, working together to advance the development of Afghanistan through project implementation.

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 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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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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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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