Building a peaceful, dignified, and prosperous Afghanistan

Who we are

The Bureau for Rights-Based Development (BRD) is an Afghan non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 2002. Formerly known as the Bureau for Reconstruction and Development, BRD is committed to promoting rights-based development to foster a strong, inclusive, and pluralistic society in Afghanistan.

Since the establishment in 2002, the Bureau for Rights-Based Development (BRD) is a seasoned rights-based development organization with over two decades of experience implementing development cooperation programs across Afghanistan. Through its long-term engagement, BRD has developed deep insight into the local context, built organizational resilience, and crafted adaptive approaches and alternative delivery mechanisms to ensure the continuity and effectiveness of its programs—even amid shifting security and political landscapes.Over the years, BRD has achieved significant results in its development work and continues to maintain a strong presence on the ground. 

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Vision

A peaceful, equitable and prosperous Afghanistan where every individual—regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background—can live with dignity, opportunity, and hope.

Mision

BRD works to empower men and women to improve their lives through fair, sustainable resource use, with a focus on supporting vulnerable groups—especially women and children.

Strategic Objectives

Our strategic objectives guide our efforts to create lasting, positive change in the communities we serve.

Protect and Support Vulnerable Groups

🛡️ 1. Protect and Support Vulnerable Groups

We champion the rights and well-being of marginalized populations, including women, children, minorities, and displaced persons. Our initiatives aim to foster dignity, resilience, and inclusion.

  • Legal Aid Services: Provide accessible legal assistance to protect rights and promote justice.
  • Psychosocial Support: Offer trauma-informed care and mental health services to individuals affected by conflict, displacement, or abuse.
  • Economic Empowerment: Facilitate vocational training, microfinance opportunities, and entrepreneurship programs to promote self-reliance.
  • Inclusive Policy Advocacy: Engage with stakeholders to influence policies that uphold human rights and social equity.
Education for Everyone

📚 2. Education for Everyone

We believe education is a fundamental right and a powerful tool for transformation. Our programs target vulnerable children and youth, especially those affected by poverty and conflict.

  • Access to Education for Vulnerable and Street Children: Establish community-based learning centers and mobile schools to reach underserved populations.
  • Professional Development for Youth and Civil Society Members: Deliver capacity-building workshops, mentorship programs, and scholarships to enhance skills and civic engagement.
Community Health and Well-being

🏥 6. Community Health and Well-being

We promote holistic health and wellness through community-based healthcare, mental health support, and public health education.

  • Access to Primary Healthcare: Support mobile clinics, health outreach programs, and partnerships with local health providers.
  • Mental Health and Psychosocial Services: Address trauma and stress through culturally sensitive counseling and support groups.
  • Health Education and Awareness: Disseminate information on hygiene, nutrition, disease prevention, and reproductive health.
Humanitarian Response to Crises

🚨 5. Humanitarian Response to Crises

We provide timely and accountable humanitarian assistance during emergencies, ensuring that affected populations receive the support they need.

  • Rapid Disaster Response: Mobilize resources and personnel to deliver food, shelter, medical aid, and protection during crises.
  • Accountability to Affected Populations: Implement feedback mechanisms and participatory approaches to ensure transparency and responsiveness in aid delivery.
Promote a Clean Environment and Climate Adaptation

🌱 4. Promote a Clean Environment and Climate Adaptation

We empower communities to take action on environmental sustainability and climate resilience, especially in areas affected by conflict and displacement.

  • Youth and Civil Society Capacity Building: Equip young leaders and grassroots organizations with tools and knowledge for environmental advocacy.
  • Public Awareness Campaigns: Increase citizen understanding of climate change, pollution, and sustainable practices through media and community events.
Preserve Cultural Heritage at Risk
  1. Preserve Cultural Heritage at Risk

We work to safeguard cultural heritage threatened by conflict, neglect, or natural disasters, recognizing its role in identity, history, and community cohesion.

  • Protection of At-Risk Cultural Sites: Collaborate with local authorities and experts to document, restore, and secure endangered heritage.
  • Community Awareness and Education: Conduct outreach campaigns and educational programs to foster local stewardship of cultural assets.
  • Local Expertise Development: Train community members in conservation techniques and cultural documentation.
  • Integration into Disaster Risk Reduction: Ensure cultural heritage is considered in emergency preparedness and humanitarian response plans.
Ensure BRD is a Sustainable Organization
  1. Ensure BRD is a Sustainable Organization

We are committed to building a resilient and effective organization capable of achieving long-term impact.

  • Strengthened Organizational Structure and Systems: Enhance governance, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, and operational efficiency.
  • Sustainable Resource Mobilization: Diversify funding sources and build strategic partnerships to support programmatic goals.
Our Core Values

As essential part of our organization core values is consisting of:

Commitment

We are committed to delivering quality services to our target groups based on their needs. We strive for continuous improvement, innovation, and effective collaboration with stakeholders and society at large to drive positive and sustainable change.

Integrity

 

We conduct ourselves ethically, legally, and professionally at all times—with the highest degree of honesty, respect, and fairness.

Equity

– **Equity** – We believe in fairness and inclusion for all.

Accountability

Accountability

We promote openness and transparency in our operations, ensuring that we are accountable for our actions at all times.

 

Empowerment

– **Empowerment** – We support communities to lead their own development.

Resilience

– **Resilience** – We adapt and respond to challenges with strength and innovation.

Governance and Management Structure

BRD operates under a well-defined governance and management structure designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and strategic oversight across all levels of the organization. This structure supports BRD’s mission and enables effective decision-making, operational efficiency, and compliance with both internal policies and external donor requirements. 

The governance framework is anchored by the Board of Directors, which provides strategic direction, approves key policies, and monitors organizational performance. The Board works closely with the Managing Director, who is responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of BRD’s programs and operations.Supporting the Managing Director is a senior management team composed of department heads and technical advisors, each overseeing critical functions such as finance, human resources, program implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and compliance. This team ensures that BRD’s activities are aligned with its strategic goals and are executed in accordance with established standards and procedures. Together, the governance and management structure of BRD fosters a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring that the organization remains responsive to the needs of its beneficiaries and stakeholders.

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Internal Control Mechanism and Policies

As a non-profit organization, BRD is committed to ensuring that its operations and services adhere to recognized norms and standards, align with its mandate, and meet both international best practices and donor requirements. 

BRD has established a comprehensive internal control system to ensure its operations align with its mission, international standards, and donor requirements. This system is supported by detailed policies covering areas such as finance, HR, procurement, safety, gender, child protection, data protection, and more. Complaints and corrective actions are documented and addressed through assignment-specific manuals. The Managing Director is responsible for overseeing responses, with annual reviews by the Board and auditors. All reports undergo a Quality Check Review by senior management to ensure compliance and quality before being shared with clients.they’re at as quickly as possible.

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Performance and Quality Assurance System

BRD has established a robust Performance Quality Assurance System to ensure the delivery of high-quality services and the achievement of organizational objectives.

BRD has established a comprehensive internal control system to ensure its operations align with its mission, international standards, and donor requirements. This system is supported by detailed policies covering areas such as finance, HR, procurement, safety, gender, child protection, data protection, and more. Complaints and corrective actions are documented and addressed through assignment-specific manuals. The Managing Director is responsible for overseeing responses, with annual reviews by the Board and auditors. All reports undergo a Quality Check Review by senior management to ensure compliance and quality before being shared with clients.they’re at as quickly as possible.

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Well-being of Staff and Experts

BRD is deeply committed to ensuring the safety, security, and overall well-being of its staff and field teams.Recognizing the challenges of operating in Afghanistan, 

particularly with the increasing frequency of travel to provincial areas, the organization upholds a strong duty of care for all personnel.

To support this commitment, BRD has implemented clear and comprehensive security policies, protocols, and contingency plans tailored to the operational context. These measures are designed to mitigate risks and provide a safe working environment to the greatest extent practicable.

BRD’s health and safety policy prioritizes the creation of a secure and healthy workplace for both employees and consultants. This includes proactive identification, assessment, and management of occupational risks, such as those associated with manual handling and field operations. The organization continuously monitors and updates its safety practices to ensure they remain relevant and effective in protecting staff welfare.

Through these efforts, BRD fosters a culture of safety, resilience, and support, enabling its teams to carry out their work with confidence and security.

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Technical Competence

Since its establishment in 2002, BRD has successfully implemented a wide range of development, humanitarian, and capacity-building projects at the grassroots level across Afghanistan.

Through sustained engagement with local communities, BRD has cultivated strong partnerships and built trust, enabling effective and culturally sensitive interventions that address the genuine needs of the population.

Our deep understanding of the local context, culture, and socio-political dynamics has been instrumental in shaping resilient and adaptive approaches. Despite evolving security and political challenges, BRD has consistently maintained its operational presence by developing alternative delivery mechanisms and flexible implementation strategies.

BRD offers the following core competencies:

  • Extensive Regional Experience: Proven track record of designing and delivering targeted interventions across all regions of Afghanistan for numerous international organizations. Our cross-sectoral work provides valuable insights into stakeholder concerns, including those of government entities and civil society, and helps navigate the complexities of program delivery and engagement.

  • Expertise in Economic and Social Development: Significant experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating programs aimed at promoting economic growth, alleviating extreme poverty, and fostering sustainable livelihoods.

  • Highly Skilled Team: BRD’s team comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience and contextual knowledge gained through years of work in Afghanistan. This enables us to mobilize quickly and deliver results efficiently.

  • Community Development and Governance: Over two decades of experience in community empowerment, local governance, baseline assessments, program design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and impact assessments.

Through these competencies, BRD continues to deliver high-impact, locally grounded solutions that contribute to sustainable development and institutional strengthening in Afghanistan.

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Strategic Partnerships and Network Memberships

To enhance its impact, broaden its reach, and strengthen its technical and operational capacity, BRD has established strategic partnerships and holds memberships with several prominent national and international networks. These collaborations enable BRD to leverage global expertise, access valuable resources, and engage in meaningful knowledge exchange and joint initiatives. These partnerships and memberships reflect BRD’s commitment to collaboration, innovation, and excellence in delivering impactful programs and services.

 

Netwrok Membership

At the national level, BRD is an active member of the Afghan NGOs Coordination Bureau (ANCB) and the Civil Society Joint Secretariat (CSJS) in Afghanistan. These platforms facilitate coordination among civil society actors and promote collective advocacy and policy engagement.

Internationally, BRD is affiliated with Let’s Do It World (LDW)—the world’s largest civic movement focused on environmental action—and is also a member of the UNODC Civil Society Portal for Anti-Corruption based in Vienna, which supports global efforts to combat corruption through civil society engagement.

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Donors

BRD has had the privilege of partnering and collaborating with a diverse range of organizations and agencies. These include multilateral institutions such as the  Asian Development Bank (ADB), World Bank UNISCO, UNAMA and UNICEF ;

bilateral donors including the Canada Fund, DFID/Atos Consulting, Department of State, and the US Embassy Department of Public Affairs (PAS); and international NGOs and foundations such as Relief International, Search for Common Ground (SFCG), Prince Claus Fund, ALIPH Foundation,National Endowment (NED)  and Ccenter for Victem of Torture and ICAN.

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Academic and Research institutions

BRD has also worked closely with academic and research institutions such as the University of Virginia and the Humboldt-Viadrina School of Governance, as well as with development implementers like DAI/USAID, MSI/USAID, and the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE).

Furthermore, BRD collaborates with the European Council for Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) and maintains a partnership with the United Nations Voluteering Program to support its mission of sustainable development and institutional strengthening in Afghanistan.

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Our Impact in Numbers

At BRD, we believe that numbers tell a powerful story—one of growth, resilience, and unwavering commitment to our mission. Every statistic represents lives touched, communities empowered, and progress made toward a more just and equitable society. Over the past five years, our work has reached:

  • Thousands of community members through behavior change campaigns promoting child well-being and public health.
  • Hundreds of women and children who now have improved access to justice through our legal empowerment initiatives.
  • Dozens of civil society organizations trained and mobilized to hold public institutions accountable and advocate for transparency.
  • Multiple provincial advocacy networks established to champion human rights, women’s rights, and child protection.
  • Scores of women entrepreneurs supported in launching and growing small businesses, contributing to gender-responsive governance and economic empowerment.
  • Millions of rural residents reached through nationwide media campaigns addressing family violence and promoting gender equality.

These numbers are not just milestones—they are motivators. They push us to strive harder, innovate further, and break our own records. We are proud of our growth and even more proud of the impact we continue to make, day by day, in the lives of those we serve.

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