What We Do?
ESAAR came into existence as a response to women’s rights, humanitarian response, community capacity building, social protection, and education. fighting for human rights and justice, as well as maintaining social stability, and social peace. For many years, we have done voluntary services in society in terms of humanitarian aid and social protection.
- WOMEN EMPOWERMENT:
to promote and empower the socio/economic status of women and protect them in Afghanistan, especially the vulnerable ones through a multi-dimensions program that is planned to back women, is GBV Action, lobby and advocate for their rights to education and work, provide legal aid for them, conduct women awareness raising programs and training of women leaders, establish direct links with women associations and women rights defenders.
- PROMOTING EDUCATION:
ESAAR Aims to Work towards both quantity and quality of education in Afghan society, our organization focuses on to deliver education facility to all those hard-to-reach areas, where the people of the areas haven’t receive any primary and advance education support due to last 4 decades of social instability, political changes and economic situations.
- YOUTH SUPPORT:
ESAAR organization focused on youth development in many sectors and interests such as working together to strengthen the abilities of the young generation through education, social cohesion, and promote environmental protection, promote and ensuring fulfillment of human rights, and good governance, and also to encourage youth for social participation on a local and national level, to engage youth in educational activities promoting a culture of peace and inter-religious dialogue to support the development of local communities in the spirit of human rights and justice for all members in the community.
- CHILD PROTECTION:
Child protection in Afghanistan is a critical issue, exacerbated by conflict, economic hardship, and cultural practices. Efforts to improve children’s rights and well-being require comprehensive, multi-faceted approaches that address both immediate humanitarian needs and long-term development goals.
ESAAR is committed to continue to work in Afghanistan to address child protection issues through education, active emergency response, and advocacy. However, the volatile security situation makes it challenging to implement long-term solutions. There are also efforts to engage with local communities, including religious leaders, to change harmful cultural practices.
as we know child health is the foundation of all growth and development, we aim to Undertake programmatic actions which address major child health issues, promote education on child health issues, encourage and aid training and research in all aspects of child health, advocate for the basic and general rights of children, and collaborate and cooperate with national, regional and international agencies with similar interests in promoting the health and rights of children. we intend to extend education to underprivileged children in Afghanistan and develop innovations that improve the quality of primary education for children, We have started our activity in 2020, In the beginning, we have had faced some difficulties as a Lack of necessary experience, a Lack of financial resources as well as lack of necessary communication with social parties, but after coordinating with some institutions, such as the Kandahar Information and Culture Department, Civil Societies Assembly and Kandahar Youth Affairs Directorate, we were able to start our activity in Kandahar province with the hope of reaching our goals.
- HUMANITARIAN ACTIVE RESPONSE:
ESAAR’s humanitarian active response involves immediate actions aimed at addressing the urgent needs of people affected by crises, such as natural disasters, armed conflicts, or other emergencies, by the way of Needs Assessment which includes Conduct surveys, interviews, or field visits to determine the most critical needs of affected populations (food, shelter, medical care, water, sanitation). ESAAR Establishes Rapid Response Teams which Deploy experts to gather firsthand information and identify the resources and interventions required, and In Coordination with Local Authorities and Donor Organizations ESAAR Work closely with government bodies, local NGOs, and international agencies to ensure efforts are aligned and resources are used efficiently. Participate in humanitarian clusters or coordination mechanisms to share information, avoid duplication, and optimize resources.
ESAAR Provide Emergency Relief Supplies in case of needs in the community which includes the Distribution of immediate food supplies, including high-energy meals or ready-to-eat rations for vulnerable populations. Provide access to clean water, install sanitation facilities, and promote hygiene practices to prevent disease outbreaks. Set up mobile clinics, distribute essential medicines, and provide psychological first aid.
ESAAR Ensures Protection and Safety of the Vulnerable Groups with Paying them special attention to women, children, the elderly, and those with disabilities, ensuring they have access to protection and support services. And Security and Advocacy with working to ensure the safety of aid workers and affected populations, advocating for ceasefires, access to humanitarian spaces, and adherence to international law. For fundraising and resource mobilization, ESAAR collect in kins and in cash donations and do fundraising campaigns to Raise funds from the national and international donors and donators, private sector partners, and the public to support the response.
- HEALTH CARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Providing Health Care facilities to unreachable areas, as well as survive the community in protection, general protection, child protection and environmental protection issues in Afghanistan, Healthcare becomes a cornerstone for establishing strong, self-sufficient communities. The ESAAR group envisions a healthcare system that is accessible, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of all people, particularly those in vulnerable or neglected communities. We focus on providing communities with the knowledge, resources, and tools they need to preserve their health and well-being. We hope to empower people to take control of their health by encouraging preventative healthcare measures, improving access to important medical services, and assuring a strong network of health experts.
In addition to lowering reliance on outside assistance, this promotes resilience and self-care, guaranteeing that everyone can lead a healthy, fulfilling life in their communities. Protecting the environment is just as important as encouraging independence. Individual well-being is directly impacted by a healthy environment, and long-term self-sufficiency depends on sustainable activities.
ESAAR raises awareness of environmental issues and allows local people to participate in conservation activities, minimize waste, and implement sustainable farming methods. By integrating protecting the natural world with health efforts, we ensure that people may thrive in a clean, safe environment that promotes both physical and mental health. This dual approach not only helps to protect natural resources, but it also teaches people the value of self-sufficiency, laying the groundwork for a future in which communities are self-sufficient not just in terms of health, but also in their connection to the environment.