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About us

Founded in 1980, the Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) is a member-based solidarity organization with activities in Afghanistan and Norway with an elected Board based in Norway.

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Who are we and what do we do?

For 40 years, the Afghanistan Committee has been working for a peaceful and independent Afghanistan.

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Independence

NAC’s work shall not be dictated by political, religious, or commercial actors or interests.

Integrity

NAC has zero tolerance for corruption. Anti-corruption efforts are an important component within all of NAC’s programs and initiatives.

Accountability

NAC is accountable towards its members, donors, project partners and communities. It acts to enable access to information and ensure transparency and active participation in the processes of planning, monitoring, and evaluation.

Alignment with human rights and international development agendas

All NAC programs, projects, and initiatives are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, UN conventions and resolutions, and considering Afghan national strategies and priority plans.

The Afghanistan Committee

The Afghanistan Committee works to promote a peaceful Afghanistan, free from poverty, where rural communities gain greater power and influence, and where equality, dignity, and diversity are valued.

2.21

People received food security or livelihood support

1.42

Women and girls were reached and supported

184

Smallholder farmers trained and supported

84.6

Patients received healthcare services in NAC health facilities

67.9

Children and youth reached through TVET and education initiatives

Our Vision

NAC shall contribute to a peaceful Afghanistan, free from poverty, where rural communities are empowered and resilient, valuing equality and diversity.

Our Mission

NAC shall support the Afghan people in the development of a peaceful, just, and egalitarian society where universal human rights are respected. NAC shall be a nexus for knowledge of, interest in, and engagement with Afghanistan in Norway, promoting Afghan voices and perspectives in Norwegian public debate and advocating for informed and responsible policies towards Afghanistan.