Introduction
Health, Education, Agriculture, and Rural Development Organization( HEARDO)
Established on 20 January 2018, HEARDO is a women- and youth-led, non-profit organization based in Afghanistan. HEARDO is committed to advancing equitable opportunities and resilient communities through integrated humanitarian and development programming. We combine service strengthening, community-based approaches, and safe participation of women and youth to address interconnected needs and reduce vulnerability. HEARDO is legally registered with the Afghanistan Ministry of Economy (Reg. No. [insert]), and engages in relevant coordination mechanisms to align our work with national priorities, cluster strategies, and partner requirements. HEARDO currently operates in [insert provinces or regions], with the ability to scale based on need, access, and partner collaboration.
- Health, Nutrition, WASH
- Emergency & Humanitarian Response
- Food Security & Livelihoods
- Education, Capacity Building
- Social & Behavior Change (SBC)
- Community Infrastructure
Our Mission, Vision, Values
Health, Education, Agriculture, and Rural Development Organization
HEARDO Vision
A just and prosperous Afghanistan where all people, especially women, girls, and youth, have equitable access to opportunities, services, and resources.
HEARDO Mission
To improve well-being and reduce vulnerability through integrated, evidence-based programming that strengthens essential services, empowers women and youth, and builds resilient communities. We deliver our work with strong safeguarding, accountability to affected people, and transparent, responsible management.
Values
- Humanity and Do-No-Harm
- Integrity and Transparency
- Accountability to communities and donors
- Equity and Inclusion
- Participation and Local Ownership
- Quality and Professionalism
- Partnership and Collaboration
- Learning and Adaptation
Staff
Certificate
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Completed Projects
HEARDO Programs
HEARDO has established a strong community-level presence across Kabul Province, with a focus on vulnerable and underserved populations. Through self-funding, community contributions, local donations, and support from individual philanthropists, HEARDO implements programs in social mobilization and community engagement, non-formal and community-based education, health and nutrition (including RMNCH and IYCF), protection and gender-based violence prevention, WASH, livelihoods and microenterprise development, and organizational capacity building. HEARDO works closely with communities, local leaders, and volunteers to deliver inclusive, needs-based interventions that promote resilience, social cohesion, and sustainable development.
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Donor & Partners
HEARDO works in close collaboration with community members, local leaders, volunteers, and private individuals to implement its programs. The organization’s activities are primarily supported through self-funding, community contributions, local donations, private donors, and individual philanthropists. In addition, HEARDO partners with local charities and community-based structures to strengthen outreach, ensure cultural appropriateness, and enhance the sustainability of interventions targeting vulnerable women, children, youth, and marginalized households.
20+
Years Of Experience