Head Office: Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan

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Empowering Vulnerable Communities, Building a More Inclusive Afghanistan

We work alongside communities to create lasting change through inclusive education, healthcare, rehabilitation, livelihoods and humanitarian action.

Community-led actionRooted in local priorities
Inclusive by designNo one left behind
Results that lastAccountable and transparent

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Together, We Can Make a Difference

Your support helps OEVC empower vulnerable communities across Afghanistan through education, healthcare, disability inclusion, and humanitarian assistance.

Our Impact

Building a More Inclusive and Empowered Future

OEVC works to empower vulnerable communities by promoting inclusion, dignity, equal opportunities, and access to essential services.

Community Empowerment

Supporting vulnerable individuals and families to improve their opportunities and well-being.

Disability Inclusion

Promoting equal participation, accessibility, and inclusion for persons with disabilities.

Women and Family Support

Encouraging women's empowerment and supporting healthier, stronger families.

Community Development

Working with communities and partners to advance sustainable and inclusive development.

Partnership and Collaboration

Building relationships with national and international partners to support our mission.

Who we are

Our story is rooted in community.

OEVC was founded in Mazar-e-Sharif by Afghan humanitarian and development professionals who believe that vulnerability should never limit a person’s dignity, rights or opportunity. We work alongside communities—especially persons with disabilities, women, children and families affected by crisis—to turn local priorities into practical, lasting solutions.

OUR STORY

Local experience. Shared progress.

Born from years of service in humanitarian assistance, disability inclusion and community development, OEVC brings people, institutions and partners together to build resilient communities across Afghanistan.

OUR MISSION

Empower people to shape their future.

To empower vulnerable communities through inclusive, community-led programs that improve access to education, health, rehabilitation, livelihoods, humanitarian assistance and essential services.

OUR VISION

An inclusive and resilient Afghanistan.

An Afghanistan where every person—regardless of disability, gender, age or circumstance—can live with dignity, exercise their rights and participate fully in community life.

Our leadership

People committed to inclusive change

OEVC is guided by an Afghan leadership team dedicated to dignity, accountability and community-led development.

Mehrabuddin Kamal, Deputy Director
Executive Leadership

Mehrabuddin Kamal

Deputy Director

Fahima Farhat, Head of HR & Finance
Operations

Fahima Farhat

Head of HR & Finance

Samir Azizi, OEVC Representative in Sweden and International Partnerships Focal Point
International Partnerships

Samir Azizi

OEVC Representative in Sweden & International Partnerships Focal Point

What we do

Integrated programs.
Enduring impact.

Our work responds to immediate needs while strengthening the systems, skills and resilience communities need for the future.

01

Education

Supporting access to safe, inclusive and quality education for every learner.

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02

Health

Community health, nutrition awareness and referral services.

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03

Disability Rehabilitation

Physical rehabilitation, assistive devices, inclusive education and psychosocial support.

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04

Livelihoods

Practical skills, enterprise support and pathways to dignified employment.

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05

Humanitarian Response

Timely emergency food, shelter and essential non-food assistance.

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06

WASH

Clean water, dignified sanitation and life-saving hygiene practices.

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07

Climate Resilience

Environmental protection and locally led adaptation to climate risks.

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Featured projects

Local solutions in action

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OEVC disability inclusion and rehabilitation activities Disability Inclusion
BALKH PROVINCE

Inclusive Rehabilitation & Community Support

Bringing assistive devices, physiotherapy referrals and family-centered support closer to underserved communities.

Donor
Development Partner
Duration
24 months
Budget
$480,000
Results
1,800 people reached
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OEVC education and community activities Education
SAMANGAN PROVINCE

Learning Without Barriers

Inclusive classrooms, teacher training and learning materials for children at risk of exclusion.

18 monthsDuration 2,450Learners
OEVC community support activities WASH
RURAL COMMUNITIES

Clean Water, Healthier Futures

Safe water points and hygiene education managed with community leadership.

12 monthsDuration 6,200People reached
Learning & development

Training & Capacity Building

Strengthening knowledge, skills and opportunities through inclusive learning and community-based training.

OEVC three-day Training of Trainers on Inclusive Learning and Disability Rights
Training & Capacity Building

OEVC Conducts Three-Day Training of Trainers (ToT) on Inclusive Learning and Disability Rights

OEVC successfully conducted a three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) for field staff in collaboration with Turkman Karwans and Turkman UBASI.

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The training aimed to strengthen participants’ knowledge and skills in promoting inclusive education, protecting the rights of persons with disabilities, and ensuring equal learning opportunities for all children, including children with disabilities.

The sessions focused on practical approaches to inclusion, disability awareness, and the effective application of inclusive learning principles in field activities and community-based interventions.

Additionally, OEVC’s Health Department conducted a dedicated Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being Session, focusing on stress reduction, positive energy, emotional resilience, and a healthy, supportive workplace environment.

Through this initiative, OEVC reaffirmed its commitment to staff capacity building, disability inclusion, mental well-being, and equal opportunities for all.

#OEVC #InclusiveEducation #DisabilityRights #TrainingOfTrainers #MentalHealth #StaffWellbeing #CapacityBuilding #Inclusion

OEVC capacity building training
Capacity Building

Learning Together, Growing Together

Our training activities promote learning, cooperation and stronger capacities for inclusive community development.

Inclusion & awareness

Celebrations & Awareness Events

Recognizing important days, promoting equal rights and raising awareness for a more inclusive society.

OEVC International White Cane Day celebration
Disability Inclusion

OEVC Celebrates International White Cane Day with a Focus on Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

On October 15, OEVC celebrated International White Cane Day under the theme “Promoting an Inclusive Environment for Every Child.”

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The event brought together students enrolled in OEVC’s preparatory education program, including children with disabilities, orphans, and returnee children, to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all.

The celebration aimed to raise awareness about the rights, dignity, independence, and abilities of persons with visual impairments while promoting an inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued, respected, and supported.

Through this celebration, OEVC reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive education and ensuring that no child is left behind, regardless of their background, abilities, or circumstances.

Together, we can build an inclusive society where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

#InternationalWhiteCaneDay #InclusiveEducation #DisabilityInclusion #EqualOpportunities #OEVC #LeaveNoChildBehind

OEVC White Cane Day celebration
Awareness & Advocacy

Celebrating International White Cane Day

OEVC promotes awareness, accessibility, independence and equal rights for persons with visual disabilities, encouraging a more inclusive society.

Community participation in White Cane Day
International White Cane Day

Celebrating Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

A special cake was prepared to mark International White Cane Day, celebrating the dignity, abilities and independence of persons with visual impairments and reaffirming OEVC’s commitment to an inclusive environment for every child.

OEVC disability inclusion event
Equal Rights & Inclusion

Inclusion, Dignity and Opportunity

Working toward a society where persons with disabilities can participate with dignity and independence.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Equal Rights & Inclusion

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Celebrating abilities, promoting equal opportunities and encouraging the full participation of persons with disabilities.

International Women's Day awareness activity
Women Empowerment

International Women's Day

Recognizing women's contributions and promoting dignity, equality and opportunities for women and girls.

News & stories

From the communities

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Success Story

A new path toward independence

How rehabilitation services and skills training helped one family build a more secure future.

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Announcement

OEVC expands community health outreach in Balkh

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Event

Communities lead a day of climate action

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Event

OEVC Participates in the 5th Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Exhibition in Kabul

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OEVC Partnership with Turkman Karwan
Partnership

OEVC and Turkman Karwan Sign a Memorandum of Understanding

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OEVC and Bazr Private School Partnership
Partnership

OEVC and Bazr Private School Sign a Memorandum of Understanding

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Our work in action

See the communities behind our mission

Watch a glimpse of OEVC's community-led work and the people building a more inclusive, resilient future together.

OEVC in the Field

OEVC Community Activities

BBC News Report from the OEVC Office

In pictures

Communities at the heart of change

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Community video
Knowledge & accountability

Publications

Reports, policies and resources documenting our commitments, progress and learning.

STRATEGY · DOCXStrategic Plan 2026–2030Open document DONOR RESOURCE · DOCXStrategic Objectives 2026–2030 — Donor EditionOpen document FACT SHEET · DOCXOEVC Organizational Fact SheetOpen document
Working together

Partnership makes progress possible

We welcome collaboration with UN agencies, international and national NGOs, government institutions and responsible private-sector partners.

UN Agencies International NGOs National NGOs Government Private Sector
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Let’s build stronger communities together.

Have a question, partnership idea or need support? Our team is ready to listen.

HEADQUARTERSMazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan
FOUNDERMohammad Ramez Yousufi
OFFICE HOURSSunday–Thursday · 8:00–16:00