ARP is committed to improving the capacity of human resources within the country, ensuring participation of women in rehabilitation of Afghanistan. Men and women resume full responsibilities toward developmental activities for improvement of themselves and their country.
ARP is in the process of changing its direction toward developmental activities where empowerment of the community and sustainability of projects are ensured. ARP strives to implement activities that ensure professionalism and achieve the highest standards in the office and field.
ARP is committed to respect people's perceptions and at the same time tries to convince communities for positive changes critical to their social and economic wellbeing. This policy has given ARP strength to work at the grassroots level and gain community trust.
In Afghanistan, advocacy and networking is one of the most important tools for mobilizing the community. ARP sees networking as a practical way to reach larger groups and share experience with like-minded organizations at national and international levels.
ARP prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports to track progress and ensure timely correction of challenges. ARP also conducts annual general assemblies where overall activities are presented and staff members contribute improvement recommendations.
ARP believes in building peace through humanitarian and development programming at the grassroots level. The Resilient Communities program links development and peace initiatives through WASH, addressing community conflicts over water resources and social cohesion.
All organizational policy documents updated 2024. ARP maintains the highest standards of governance and accountability across all programs and operations.
| # | Policy / Manual | Purpose Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | HR Policy | Sets policies, conditions, rights and obligations of ARP employees per their job descriptions |
| 02 | Admin-Finance Policy | Provides the basic framework and guidance to reach financial goals economically and efficiently |
| 03 | Program Planning Policy | ARP plans programs focusing on most vulnerable communities with humanitarian and development integration |
| 04 | Charter of ARP | Adopted per NGO law to regulate affairs, duties, responsibilities, accountability and transparency |
| 05 | Gender Policy | Ensures and establishes gender equality at all levels of the organization |
| 06 | Child Protection Policy | Enables ARP to play an active role in ensuring child rights at all levels of society |
| 07 | Beneficiary Complaint & Response Mechanism | Develops a CRM in line with agreed Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) |
| 08 | Anti-Fraud Policy | Ensures highest standards of accountability; guides staff on handling suspected fraud or negligence |
| 09 | Counter-Terrorism Financing & Security Policy | Sets good practices assisting ARP in planning aligned with risk-based approaches |
| 10 | Harassment Policy | Zero tolerance for harassment; provides a safe, discrimination-free environment for all employees |
| 11 | M&E Policy | Contributes to ARP's capacity for organizational learning, performance review and accountability |
| 12 | Procurement Policy | Sets policies and rules for purchasing goods and services with the highest efficiency and integrity |
| 13 | Theory of Change | ARP's vision: population transitions from humanitarian needs to dignified lives through shared power |
| 14 | 5-Year Strategic Plan | Developed to effectively respond to current and future challenges in the changing environment |
| 15 | Security Management Plan | Framework for identifying and mitigating risks associated with staff, assets and programs |
| 16 | Code of Conduct | Sets basic standards of conduct for all staff including temporary and part-time employees |
ARP has always gone the extra mile for girls' education in Afghanistan, recognizing that girls are among the most impacted across every part of the country. With a high number of girls still unable to attend school due to lack of opportunity or government restrictions, ARP actively advocates for girls' education and works with partner organizations to facilitate equal opportunity for girls to receive education in Afghanistan.
Founded in 2013, AECSLAN is a national network of Afghan non-governmental, non-political, non-profit organizations established to support social and economic development and contribute to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Afghanistan. ARP played a bold role in establishing and supporting this network.
The network was established by youth (male and female) led Civil Society Organizations after completion of Counterpart International's 'Afghan Civil Society Emerging Leaders' program — designed to identify and support 34 civil society emerging leaders across Afghanistan through a six-month pairing with seasoned civil society mentors.
ARP aligns all programming with the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), ensuring accountability to affected populations, transparent processes and continuous improvement in humanitarian response quality across all program areas. ARP is a GHP signatory since July 2007, committed to the principles of Equality, Transparency, Result-Oriented Approach, Responsibility and Complementarity.
