Afghan Health & Development Services
A non-profit,  501(C)(3), tax exempt, established in 1990.

for a healthy society

Goal

AHDS’ goal, as an active member of Afghan Civil Society, is to contribute in provision of humanitarian assistance and sustainable development for the people.

Vision

A healthy Afghan society that is socially and economically empowered!

Mission

We contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by addressing healthcare and social & environmental determinants of health, considering the triple nexus (humanitarian, development and peace).

Values

The Codes of Conduct for NGOs engaged in humanitarian action, reconstruction and development in Afghanistan, recommends the following principle values: 

1. Humanitarian principles (Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality and Independence)
2. Do no harm
3. Accountability
4. Transparency
5. Autonomy (independence)
6. Equal opportunity (no discrimination) 

Priority Interventions

To achieve its mission, AHDS has decided to intervene in the following priority areas during coming five years:

1. Healthcare
2. Nutrition
3. Water & Sanitation
4. Education
5. Community development
6. Organizational development