Empowering Communities Through Rights-Based Development
Join us in building a just, inclusive, and resilient Afghanistan
News And Updates
Who We Are
The Bureau for Rights-Based Development (BRD) is a registered non-profit, non-governmental organisation established in 2002. BRD is committed to promoting rights-based development to foster a strong, inclusive, and pluralistic society in Afghanistan. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities—especially the most vulnerable—by addressing the root causes of poverty, inequality, and injustice. We believe that sustainable development is only possible when people are aware of their rights and are equipped to claim and protect.
Our Vision
A peaceful, equitable and prosperous  Afghanistan where every individual—regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background—can live with dignity, opportunity, and hope.
Mission
BRD works to empower men and women to improve their lives through fair, sustainable resource use, with a focus on supporting vulnerable groups—especially women and children.
Core Values
BRD upholds commitment to quality, innovation, and collaboration; acts with integrity, professionalism, and fairness; ensures transparency and accountability; treats all individuals with respect regardless of background; and delivers services impartially, guided solely by the needs of its target groups.
Governance
BRD’s highest decision-making body is the General Assembly, held annually, where all members vote according to the statutes. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the Assembly, responsible for setting strategic direction, overseeing the executive team, and ensuring legal compliance, transparency, and accountability across all operations.
Management
BRD’s management team includes the Executive Director, Program Director, Program Manager, Finance Manager, and heads of key programs and projects. This strong organizational structure ensures effective and efficient program delivery, maximizing impact and results.
Internal Control and Policies
As a non-profit, BRD ensures its operations align with its mandate, international standards, and donor requirements through robust internal controls and comprehensive policies and procedures, applied across all activities at both field and headquarters levels.
What We Do
Programs Overview
Sustainable Livelihood
BRD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program empowers vulnerable Afghans by enhancing skills, expanding economic opportunities, and promoting self-reliance to reduce poverty and build long-term resilience.
Eduction
Afghanistan’s education system has been severely impacted by decades of conflict and crisis. BRD supports disadvantaged children and youth—especially girls—by improving access to education, providing essential training, and offering economic support to help them stay in school and build a better future.
Community Health Outreach Program (CHOP)
The Community Health Outreach Program (CHOP) is a collaborative initiative with the aims to build healthier communities by addressing health disparities and strengthening local capacity for long-term impact. to improve access to essential healthcare services in underserved communities.Â
Protection
BRD’s program delivers rapid, life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable, while strengthening local capacity to respond and recover. Continued support is essential to prevent further deterioration and promote stability.
Environment&Climate Change
Afghanistan faces urgent environmental and climate challenges. BRD equips citizens with the knowledge, skills, and ethical awareness needed to make informed decisions and take action on environmental and climate issues, fostering sustainable development and resilience.
Preserving Culture Heritage At Risk
Cultural heritage is vital to community identity, resilience, and peacebuilding. BRD promotes the preservation of Afghanistan’s diverse cultural heritage as a foundation for social cohesion, sustainable recovery, and a culture of peace.
How We Work
BRD works through a rights-based, participatory approach—empowering communities to claim their rights and lead change. We integrate gender, environment, and conflict sensitivity, align with international standards, and focus on 12 SDGs. Our methods ensure transparency, local ownership, and sustainable impact through inclusive, accountable, and context-driven programming.
Our Theory of Change
BRD empowers marginalized communities through a Human Rights-Based Approach, promoting awareness, solidarity, and advocacy. By addressing social exclusion and systemic inequalities, BRD enables people to claim their rights, access resources, and participate in decision-making—building a just society where everyone can live with dignity and freedom from poverty.
Our Approach
BRD’s human rights-based approach links poverty eradication to the realization of human rights. By viewing needs as rights, BRD empowers marginalized communities to claim their entitlements, addressing poverty from the perspective of those affected and promoting inclusive, rights-driven development.
International Principles
BRD applies a rights-based approach to development, aligning with international principles and national priorities. It empowers communities and civil society to promote accountability, transparency, and resilience. Through inclusive, locally owned programs, BRD supports poverty eradication and sustainable development, contributing to the realization of the SDGs and organizational effectiveness.
Humanitarian and Core Principles
BRD upholds core humanitarian principles—humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence—while aligning with international standards like CHS and SPHERE. It ensures people-centered, coordinated, and accountable responses, emphasizing transparency, performance, and community participation. BRD prioritizes dignity, timely aid, and ethical resource use, ensuring affected populations are informed, resilient, and empowered.
Cross Cutting Themes
BRD mainstreams gender, environmental sustainability, and conflict sensitivity across all programs. It ensures inclusive participation, uses disaggregated data, applies environmental impact assessments, and adopts the Do No Harm principle. These approaches promote equity, sustainability, and peace, aligning with BRD’s commitment to rights-based, locally driven, and responsible development.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
BRD’s strategic plan (2021–2025) is fully aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a rights-based organization, BRD’s programs actively contribute to 12 SDGs, promoting inclusive development, equality, resilience, and sustainability through targeted interventions that address poverty, education, gender, health, environment, and governance challenges.
Our Impact
- Reached over 218,000 families
- 20+ years of service
- Covered 34 provinces
- 69 + impactful community projects
How You Can Help
 Restoring Hope and Dignity!
Millions of Afghans continue to live below the poverty line. At BRD, we are committed to changing that reality. We believe that every individual deserves the chance to thrive — to fulfill their potential with dignity and to pursue a prosperous life in a healthy, supportive environment. Through dozens of community-led projects, we’ve helped families improve their living standards and build more resilient futures. Despite the challenges, our work continues. We’ve adapted to a new reality, re-establishing critical programs that address poverty and empower communities. We also continue to advocate for sustained international support — because Afghanistan cannot be forgotten.
Your support matters. Help us continue our mission and bring lasting change to those who need it most.
