AWCPO is dedicated to implementing robust safeguarding measures to protect its staff, beneficiaries, and all stakeholders involved with the organization. To this end, AWCPO has developed and instituted comprehensive policies addressing:

• Safeguarding
• Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
• Whistleblowing
• Protection Against Retaliation
• Security Protocols
• Staff Code of Conduct

These policies are integral to ensuring the safety and security of individuals engaged with AWCPO. The organization has embedded these principles throughout its decision-making processes, programming initiatives, and recruitment practices.

AWCPO has recently undergone an assessment by the United Nations Partner Portal (UNPP), achieving a commendable score of 8/8, reflecting our unwavering commitment to high standards of safeguarding and ethical practices. We take pride in maintaining these exemplary standards and continuously strive for excellence in safeguarding measures.

AWCPO has made significant strides through the successful implementation of emergency response initiatives, humanitarian assistance programs, capacity building efforts, skills training, and advocacy initiatives. The following highlights our achievements:

• Emergency Response and Humanitarian Assistance: AWCPO has provided crucial support to approximately 375,000 impoverished and food-insecure families across central and southeastern Afghanistan during two of the most challenging crises in the nation’s recent history: the COVID-19 pandemic and the political regime change.
• Nutritional Support: A total of 25,000 pregnant and lactating women, along with 47,500 children, have received nutritional packages designed to combat malnutrition and alleviate post-pregnancy health challenges, thereby enhancing the well-being of both mothers and their children.
• Advocacy and Capacity Building: Through a range of advocacy and capacity-building programs implemented in Laghman, Nangarhar, Kabul, Khost, and Paktia provinces, AWCPO has empowered hundreds of women to understand their rights as enshrined in Islamic principles. These programs have equipped them with essential skills, fostering economic independence and increasing their ability to contribute effectively to their communities.
• Social and Political Awareness: AWCPO’s women empowerment programs have significantly enhanced social and political awareness among women, particularly in Laghman and Nangarhar, encouraging their active participation in community decision-making processes.
• Employment Opportunities: AWCPO’s interventions have created employment opportunities for 3,855 individuals across three distinct regions of Afghanistan, contributing to the local economy and enhancing livelihoods.
• Community Engagement in Food Security: By establishing Community Food Assistance Consultation committees and fostering continuous engagement with local communities and stakeholders, AWCPO has increased awareness and participation related to food security issues, promoting collaborative efforts to address these challenges.

These impactful results underscore AWCPO’s commitment to fostering resilience, empowerment, and sustainable development within the communities we serve, contributing significantly to the social an economic achievement of vulnerable people of Afghanistan.