CDRO stands for Community Development and Research Organization. It is a national, non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering Afghan communities through inclusive, sustainable, and evidence-based development initiatives.

CDRO was founded in 2018. Since then, it has become a trusted partner in implementing community-based programs across various sectors including livelihoods, youth reintegration, climate resilience, and public health.

CDRO implements projects across multiple provinces of Afghanistan, including:

• Kabul

• Nangarhar

• Balkh

• Bamyan

• Daykundi

• Nuristan

• Samangan

• Baghlan

• Farah

• Herat

• The organization prioritizes provinces based on community needs assessments, donor priorities, and vulnerability indicators.

• Livelihoods and Enterprise Development

• Youth Reintegration and Vocational Skills

• Climate Action and Soil Restoration

• Health and Nutrition

• Education and Awareness

• Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation

CDRO works with a range of partners including:

• UN agencies (e.g., WFP, UNDP, UNODC)

• International and national NGOs

• Government institutions
  Projects are supported through donor funding, technical partnerships, and community-based co-financing.

CDRO integrates gender equity across all projects, with at least 50% female participation in training programs, community engagement, and staffing. All interventions are designed to be inclusive and culturally sensitive.

Visit our official website and click the “Donate” button. You’ll be able to:

• Choose a project area to support (e.g., youth empowerment, climate action, reintegration)

• Select a one-time or recurring donation

• Receive a confirmation and receipt

🌐 Website: www.cdro.af 
🔗 Donate link: www.cdro.af/donate

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