CAHPO

About Us:
Community Action for Healing Poverty Organization (CAHPO) is a nationally registered non-governmental organization, established in 2013 under the auspices of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Economy. Founded by a coalition of technical experts, development practitioners, and committed volunteers, CAHPO operates with a steadfast belief that transformative change must be locally driven and ecologically responsible in more than 15 provinces in Afghanistan. Our organization champions nature-based solutions (NBS) that respond to Afghanistan’s environmental and socio-economic challenges through delivery of different sector projects. From watershed management and climate-resilient agriculture to community-led reforestation and sustainable water systems, CAHPO positions local people as the architects of resilience and ecological recovery. Our programs are grounded in indigenous knowledge, inclusive participation, and the protection of biodiversity. We are an active SC-member of the Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA) and contribute meaningfully to both policy dialogue and grassroots implementation of climate adaptation strategies. CAHPO maintains active membership in several thematic sector clusters under the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF), including Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Food Security and Agriculture (FSAC), Emergency Shelter and Non-Food Items (ES-NFI), Education, and Gender. These platforms enable us to contribute to coordinated, evidence-based humanitarian responses that reflect national priorities and community needs. We are also a proud member of ACBAR, Afghanistan’s principal coordination body for NGOs, through which we participate in collective planning, policy dialogue, and sectoral harmonization. CAHPO works closely with provincial and national coordination mechanisms to ensure that our nature-based solutions are contextually relevant and strategically aligned with the broader development and environmental goals of the country. Key Focus Areas Supporting Nature-Based Solutions:

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Security. Health Services Delivery. Livelihood and Income Generation Support. Women’s Empowerment and Gender Advocacy. Child Rights Promotion and Protection. Inclusive Education and Capacity Building (including persons with disabilities). Rural Development Advocacy. Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Environmental Protection. Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation. Humanitarian Response and Emergency Aid Distribution. Women and Youth Empowerment in (NBS) Design and Implementation. CAHPO is a recognized and a reliable partner of organizations such as OCHA/AHF, UNHCR, WFP, UN-FAO, and UNICEF, etc. Through our consistent adherence to global standards, we deliver tailored, high-impact support to vulnerable populations throughout Afghanistan.