Our Achievement
| S/No | Activities | Location | Donor | Start Dates | End Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kolak Canal Cleaning project | Kolak, Manogi Disrict Kunar | Youth for Society Organization (YSO) | 2022-01-01 | 2022-01-28 |
| 3 | Women’s Role in Peace process in Afghanistan | Jalalabad Nangarhar | Youth for Society Organization (YSO) | 2018-04-10 | 2018-05-03 |
| 4 | Women Empowerment through Debate | Nangarhar University | Youth for Society Organization (YSO) | 2019-06-10 | 2019-06-25 |
| 5 | Peace Building | Sherzai Ground, Jaalabad, Nangarhar | Youth For Society Organization (YSO) | 2020-08-01 | 2020-08-01 |
| 10 | Rain not Thunder: A programm to renew collaborative civic space in Afghanistan | Nangarhar - Jalalabad City | SEARCH for Common Ground & FCDO | 2024-11-03 | 2024-11-10 |
| 11 | 325 Families Hygiene kits and 650 Consumable kits distribution | Nangarhar - Chaparhar District , Loey Kalay | AHF - WASH Cluster | 2024-05-05 | 2024-05-05 |
| 12 | First Aid Food Package Distribution to 50 Families | Jalalabad City-Nangarhar-Afghanistan | SEARCH | 2024-06-29 | 2024-06-30 |
Kolak Canal Cleaning project
Substantial discussion with the people of Manogi district on 4-Dec-2021 to identify the needs of the community to reduce the current economic problems and sustainable development. In this regard, according to their demands, considering the financial resources of this organization, approved and implemented the project of cleaning a 5 km canal of Kolak village which irrigates (3) acres of agricultural land. Dozens of young people have been provided with jobs, stalled mills have been reactivated, small power plants have been reactivated and barren lands have been rehabilitated, with livestock strengthened and agricultural production increased. The project started on 1 January 2022 with the financial and technical support of the same organization and was completed on 28 January 2022, leaving a positive impact on the lives of the people of the area. The YSO team always aims to identify and address the urgent needs of the people and to design and implement beneficial projects within the framework of the Global Development Goals (SDGs).
Women’s Role in Peace process in Afghanistan
Among the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the number 16 SDG lays emphasis on fostering societies that are peaceful and inclusive that will be achieved by curbing violence in all forms and shades. The Afghan government’s renewed focus on high level reconciliation and negotiations is aptly complemented by High Peace Council’s (HPC) efforts to cast the dream of bringing about peace into reality. These efforts are channelized through three tiers. First, at the national level, that is followed by sub-national level wherein the HPC and Joint Secretariat (JS) throws its weight in support of the former tier, while the last tier relates to the efforts at the grassroots which is by far the most significant of all. It is at the grassroots that communities are integrated into the whole process of bringing peace since it is they who are biggest victims of anarchy in the country. This is where the role of YSO comes into play to partake in the reintegration initiatives within the communities. All of our projects are carried out in support of the SDGs. YSO undertakes initiatives and promotes activities like inter-ethnic dialogue, do-no-harm approaches, and awareness of issues affecting women and human rights. Moreover, these efforts help in improving relations among and within the communities and with the stakeholders who are directly involved with serving the community such as local authorities, community elders, school and madrasah students, and teachers. We started these activities in 2018 and did Voluntarily in Nangarhar. Community support for YSO’s activities in the fields of education, health, and sustainable livelihoods have greatly aided the credibility and acceptance of our peace building activities and vice-versa. Following are some of the given Activities and their respective dates that are a clear manifestation of bringing sustainable peace in the country.
Women Empowerment through Debate
The number fifth of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations relates to the achievement of gender equality and empowerment of all women, especially girls. This aims to curb discrimination against women in every shape and shade throughout the length and breadth of the country. Although significant strides have been made in this regard, the cultural norms and traditions remain the biggest impediments in full-fledged and swift implementation of the said SDG. The end result of this is highlighted in a survey conducted by the National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) which reported an appalling 80 percent illiteracy among Afghan women while a mere 2 percent were fortunate enough to have access to higher education. Despite the fact that women's participation has significantly increased over the course past two decades or so, but this development is unfortunately confined to the urban areas while women in the rural areas still face huge challenges. A great majority of these challenges emanate from the local customs, traditions and culture, e.g. misquoting the religious text against women, forced and under-age marriages of young girls or wedding them without taking their consent, and the pre-dominant patriarchal culture exuding misogyny. They are completely kept aloof of their basic human rights and not even allowed to make choices on their own. Most appalling of all, these actions are not even recognized as mistreatment of women, let alone condemning them. They are kept withdrawn from local communal institutions both formal and informal, alike. To top it off, frequent harassment and sexual abuses are limiting their participation to extremely low levels in almost every aspect. In this respect, YSO has taken it upon itself to work towards women empowerment in collaboration with other development sector organizations in order to abridge the huge gap in the realm of gender equality. This is to ensure the erection of sustainable communities and societies across the country where women are able to make choices on their own and to partake in the national debates and actions. In the absence of women empowerment, it is not possible to make significant strides in the development of the country since not only YSO but most of the world leaders opine that the dividends of sustainable development are not possible without gender equality and women empowerment. Hence, it is an established fact that participation of both men and women is vital for the much needed development of the country in particular and the world over, in general.
Peace Building
Among the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the number 16 SDG lays emphasis on fostering societies that are peaceful and inclusive that will be achieved by curbing violence in all forms and shades. The Afghan government’s renewed focus on high level reconciliation and negotiations is aptly complemented by High Peace Council’s (HPC) efforts to cast the dream of bringing about peace into reality. These efforts are channelized through three tiers. First, at the national level, that is followed by sub-national level wherein the HPC and Joint Secretariat (JS) throws its weight in support of the former tier, while the last tier relates to the efforts at the grassroots which is by far the most significant of all. It is at the grassroots that communities are integrated into the whole process of bringing peace since it is they who are biggest victims of anarchy in the country. This is where the role of YSO comes into play to partake in the reintegration initiatives within the communities. All of our projects are carried out in support of the SDGs. YSO undertakes initiatives and promotes activities like inter-ethnic dialogue, do-no-harm approaches, and awareness of issues affecting women and human rights. Moreover, these efforts help in improving relations among and within the communities and with the stakeholders who are directly involved with serving the community such as local authorities, community elders, school and madrasah students, and teachers. We started these activities in 2018 and did Voluntarily in Nangarhar. Community support for YSO’s activities in the fields of education, health, and sustainable livelihoods have greatly aided the credibility and acceptance of our peace building activities and vice-versa. Following are some of the given Activities and their respective dates that are a clear manifestation of bringing sustainable peace in the country.
Rain not Thunder: A programm to renew collaborative civic space in Afghanistan
Operational and Personnel Support: ● The subrecipient will utilize a total of USD 3,000 of the grant amount to pay salaries of its staff for a minimum period of 6 months within the grant period and based on the detailed budget approved by Search. ● The subrecipient will utilize a total of USD 1,800 of the grant amount to cover its operational costs such as office rent, supplies, electricity and water bills, software licenses fees, etc. for a minimum period of 6 months within the grant period and based on detailed budget approved by Search. Operational Support Items: ● The subrecipient will utilize a total of USD 2,600 of the grant amount to purchase required supplies and items to support operations based on a procurement plan and detailed budget approved by Search. Activities: ● The subrecipient will use a total of USD 2,600 to implement activities focused on thematic area mentioned below, and based on a detailed implementation plan and budget approved by Search. This is based on the current needs of local community as suggested by the subrecipient and approved by Search. ● Thematic area: Provision of Emergency Aid to Returnees & IDPs
325 Families Hygiene kits and 650 Consumable kits distribution
The AHF , WASH Cluster , UNICEF and YSO strives to support the most vulnerable Afghans living in informal settlements in Nangarhar, Chaparhar, different villages and do not have access to sanitation services. They are also suffering from various diseases due to lack of hygiene. YSO wants to distribute Hygiene kits in this area so that people can save themselves from diseases by using them. As part of the WASH activities, YSO survey 325 Hagen Kits & 650 Consumable kits for the eligible people of the Chaparhar District Chaparhar, different villages.
First Aid Food Package Distribution to 50 Families
First Aid Food Package Distribution in Jalalabad City, Nangarhar According to YSO & SEARCH policy, the organization conducted a survey of eligible families for the distribution of food kits in the Jalalabad City , Nangarhar province, which is already inhabited by a large number of Returness and IDPs. We recognized 50 Refuggue and IDPs, with the financial and technical support of the organization, provided them with 50 kits of food items including the fowling food items like Wheat (50kgs, Sugar (5kgs), Beans (5Kgs), Vegetable oil 05-Letter, Salt (Packets), Yeast for flour, Transportation Cost and 630 Afghani for the package Transportation for each family. Distributed in the presence of the well-known persons and YSO team, SEARCH team and the elected government delegation.The families, who were selected according to the criteria of the first target of the A-SDG global agenda, left behind a positive impact on their lives and largely met their immediate food needs. YSO is committed to reaching out to people in need in all parts of the country, without any discrimination.