Mission
To empower and uplift communities by fostering sustainable development, promoting social justice, and enhancing the well-being of individuals and families through comprehensive programs, capacity building, and community engagement.
Vision
To create thriving communities through sustainable development, we focus on empowering individuals and fostering social equity. Our goal is to build a future where everyone can thrive through environmentally responsible and socially inclusive practices.
Background
WDIO is a non-governmental, nonprofit, nonpolitical, and independent organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting communities through sustainable development, , and the enhancement of well-being for individuals and families. Since its establishment in 2014.
Our Work & Expertise
WDIO is working in the following key sectors:
Integrate environmental sustainability into community development initiatives, promoting eco-friendly practices, raising awareness about...
Promoting gender equality, women’s empowerment & rights, providing resources and opportunities for women’s education, economic...
Enhance the health and well-being of communities, healthcare access, disease prevention, nutrition, sanitation, promoting healthy lifestyles,...
Camp Management, Shelter & Non-Food Items (NFI), Disaster & Risk Management and WASH.
Formal Education, Training & Capacity Building, Informal Education & Literacy, Accelerated Learning, CBEs, ALP, Board exam (Kankor)...
Entrepreneurship & Business Development Support, Food Security & Nutrition, Market Assessment & Tracer Studies
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The future of humanitarian NGOs
As we address some of the immediate challenges relating to country development, we are also looking at the longer term for NGOs parts and how to support the way NGOs navigate change. The future of NGOs in the humanitarian sector is not simply an important question for NGOs; it is an important question for the sectors like Education, Health, and Agriculture.
A question is framed by WDIO in its WDIO-2030 process looking at adaptations in the ways of working and at the future of WDIO’s added value. READ MORE
How We Work
People living in fragile contexts are confronted with a multitude of challenges. If we address these challenges holistically, we can break the vicious cycle of fragility.
Focus Areas
Social activities and community outreach
Capacity building and professional services
Humanitarian assistance and emergency response
Latest Activities
The leadership team of Watan Development & Initiative Organization (WDIO) recently visited Ghor Province to review the progress of ongoing...
Education is the path to unlock their true potential, enabling them to grow and flourish in various aspects of their lives. This is started with...
WDIO is committed to promote children diligently through quality learning opportunities. These opportunities equip individuals with the essential...
Our Donors and Partners
Since 2014, the WDIO has successfully completed around 100 projects in collaboration with esteemed international partners. These projects span various focus areas, including emergency response, agriculture development, vocational training, education initiatives, and livelihood enhancement. Our notable partners include:
