NAC is a member-based solidarity organization doing long-term development work in rural Afghan communities. For NAC, solidarity embodies the values of equality, inclusivity, friendship and respect. NAC remains committed to the Afghan people, regardless of which government is in place. Voluntarism is promoted at all levels within the organization, by actively involving members and communities.
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 Afghan national strategies and priority plans.
The contribution of NAC
Despite barriers to development in Afghanistan, NAC contributes to positive change. The trust NAC has established in local communities, our understanding of local contexts, and the experience and capacity to respond to challenges, positions NAC as a competent partner to communities, civil society actors, government, and international development partners.
NAC has an organizational culture that is well adapted to work in conflict-affected, fragile and insecure environments. It ensures gender and ethnic diversity within its workforce, and by internally applying the values promoted towards its partner communities.
