Acbar

The Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief & Development (ACBAR) is a distinguished and independent non-governmental organization that serves as a pivotal platform for information sharing and collaboration between national and international NGOs operating in Afghanistan. Representing a coalition of 211 member INGOs/NNGOs, ACBAR leverages its extensive 35+ years of contextual expertise within Afghanistan to address challenges, articulate perspectives and facilitate impactful service delivery to the populace. Established in 1988, in Peshawar, Pakistan, ACBAR was initially formed at the behest of NGOs engaged with Afghan refugees in Pakistan and across the border within Afghanistan, aiming to streamline humanitarian assistance and service provision. Since 2002, ACBAR has been headquartered in Kabul, Afghanistan, and currently enjoys a presence in seven provinces, with plans to expand in the near future. ACBAR adeptly harmonizes efforts between various INGOs, NNGOs and authorities, with a primary focus on advancing the welfare and empowerment of the Afghan people. Operating through a democratic structure, ACBAR's highest decision-making body is the General Assembly, wherein all members are duly represented, embodying the organization's commitment to inclusivity and collaboration.