Opening pathways to inclusive economic growth for women, youth, and marginalized communities across Afghanistan.
ARSDO promotes inclusive economic growth by creating opportunities for women, youth, marginalized groups, returnees and internally displaced people to participate meaningfully in local economies. We believe that economic empowerment is fundamental to reducing poverty, strengthening resilience, establishing peace, reducing massive migration and improving quality of life.
Our programs equip individuals with vocational skills, entrepreneurial knowledge, financial literacy, and access to productive resources. We support small business development, employment generation, market access, and income diversification while addressing social and structural barriers that limit economic participation.
Special emphasis is placed on empowering women and young people to become economically independent, contribute to household income, and actively participate in community development.
Eight integrated program areas that help individuals and households build lasting economic independence.
Entrepreneurship and business development
Women's economic empowerment initiatives
Youth employment and skills development
Small and micro-enterprise support
Financial literacy and savings promotion
Market access and business networking
Income-generating activities
Economic inclusion of vulnerable populations
Your support gives women, youth, and vulnerable communities the skills and opportunities they need to thrive economically.