Organization For Sustainable Development & Research of Afghanistan (OSDRA)

About the Organization For Sustainable Development & Research of Afghanistan (OSDRA):

The Organization for Sustainable Development and Research of Afghanistan (OSDRA) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization registered with the Ministry of Economy in Afghanistan.  OSDRA’s primary goal is to promote sustainable development, enhance youth’s working ability and capacity, foster economic and social development in Afghanistan, and contribute to the country’s de-mining efforts.

OSDRA is committed to a sustainable approach to development, guided by principles of integrity and dependability. The organization’s Founder and Board of Directors are experienced and goal-oriented individuals who aim to empower Afghan communities and enhance their awareness of their legal and humanitarian rights.

OSDRA provides various services to Afghan communities, including vocational training, employment services, capacity building, education development programs, skill development, peace building, institutional building, human rights, gender mainstreaming, handicrafts programs, and demining activities. The organization is involved in de-mining efforts, which are essential to the safety and well-being of Afghan communities. OSDRA aims to support and contribute to the country’s demining efforts, which are critical to rebuilding the country and creating a safer environment for Afghan citizens.

OSDRA places a strong emphasis on innovation and constantly seeks to improve every process and infrastructure it has in place. The organization has an international Corporate Volunteering Program that allows it to work closely with communities, employees, and partners to have a positive impact on the communities it serves.

OSDRA views any form of sexual violence as a gross violation of human rights. We will not tolerate any form of abuse, exploitation, or harm carried out towards our employees, rights holders, communities, or anyone we come into contact with through our work. We recognize that all forms of Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse, and other Safeguarding concerns, including abuse of adults at risk, are rooted in an imbalance of power, particularly gendered and sexualized abuses of power. Because of the power imbalances inherent in the national aid sector, and within the wider social norms and structures in which we work, we must prevent and respond robustly to allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse. We recognize that when individuals in our sector carry out sexual exploitation and abuse towards those, we must protect this inflicts harm and breaches human rights, breaks the trust placed in our sector, and jeopardizes the credibility of all national aid organizations.