Evidence-based development, delivered by Afghans for Afghan communities.
Since 2011, ORCD has implemented around 30 projects in more than 20 provinces of Afghanistan in health, education, women's empowerment, rural development, and agriculture. Our head office is in Kabul, supported by 13 provincial offices and a team of 1,800 staff.
Programs grounded in research, owned by communities
ORCD's mission is to use an evidence-based best practice approach to empower communities to set and achieve their own development goals. Our vision: prosperous families empowered to make informed choices.
Health systems and service delivery
Implementer of the Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS), including construction of annex buildings for provincial and district hospitals, and elected Co-Chair of the Health Cluster.
National Solidarity and Citizen Charter
Delivery of the National Solidarity Program and Citizen Charter, including the first successful NSP rollout in the history of Paktika province.
Evidence for policy makers
Quality academic research across sectors, including national BPHS and EPHS health facility assessments, generating evidence that informs policy and program design.
Inclusive programming
Partnerships with UN Women and national institutions to expand opportunities and protection for women and girls.
Education and skills
Education and training programs that build the skills families need to make informed choices about their own futures.
Rural development and agriculture
Rural development and agriculture programs that strengthen household resilience and local economies.
A track record donors can verify
UN ECOSOC special consultative status
ORCD is the first Afghan NGO to represent civil society in the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, a status never before granted to an Afghan NGO.
Certified by the Afghanistan Institute of Civil Society
ORCD is the largest Afghan NGO certified by AICS, the only certifying body for NGOs in Afghanistan, covering program management, delivery, financial management, internal governance, strategic planning, human resources, communication, and outreach.
Trusted partner of seven major UN agencies
Successful working relationships with UNHCR, WHO, UNDP, UNODC, WFP, UN Women, and UNOCHA. ORCD passed UNOCHA due diligence, enabling access to the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund, and served as an elected member of the Humanitarian Country Team in 2016.
Demonstrated record with national programs
Contractual experience with the Ministry of Public Health (BPHS), Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (NSP and Citizen Charter), and the ministries of Women's Affairs, Agriculture, and Refugees and Repatriation.
Notices and opportunities
Call for Expression of Interest: local partners
ORCD invites local organizations to register as potential implementing partners. Submit the Expression of Interest form.
RFQ and RFP announcements
Current procurement opportunities are published on the RFQ and RFP page.
BPHS and EPHS assessment reports
National health facility assessment reports are available: BPHS Round 2 narrative report and EPHS Round 2 narrative report.