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BRD's aim is to contribute towards the development of a strong, viable and pluralistic civil society in Afghanistan.

BRD was set up in 2002 by local Afghans to provide services in the areas of human rights (advocacy and education), capacity building of CSOs, local NGOs and government departments. The organization aims to create an environment in which Afghans are able to improve their standards of living through an equitable and sustainable use of resources and to contribute towards the development of a strong,

viable and pluralistic civil society in Afghanistan. BRD’s vision is of an Afghanistan where all the population lives with improved livelihood, social justice, integrity and prosperity, where human rights and rights of women are recognized, upheld and respected, where citizens have an active role in determining the values, direction and governance of their communities and country - for the benefit of all. BRD provides quality services to the Afghan community for the development of a sustainable society. Our work is guided by our Vision, Mission and Core Values. Our approach to development is the Rights-Based Approach; the guiding principle for BRD works in Afghanistan remains the rights-based approach to human development. Poverty most often stems from the denial of human rights – through discrimination and marginalization. BRD's approach uses the right-based principles, accountability, empowerment, participation, non-discrimination and attention to vulnerable groups to fulfill its mission. A major part of BRD's strategy is to work in collaboration with the local community, our partners, international and local experts as well as volunteers. Four key programs have been designed for the sustainable development of human rights, civil society, government and the local economy. They are as followed:

- Community Development Through Comprehensive Rural Development and Agriculture Programs
- Good Governance and Accountability
- Protection of Vulnerable Groups with Special focus on women and children
- Human Rights

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Street 2, Part A Khushal Maina, District 5
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Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Sunday	09:00 - 17:00

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Established in 2002 and previously known as the Bureau for Reconstruction and Development, the Bureau for Rights-Based Development (BRD) is a registered Afghan non-profit, non-governmental development organization operating in Afghanistan.

BRD’s vision is of an Afghanistan where the entire population lives with improved livelihood, social justice, integrity and prosperity. Where all human rights, including the rights of women and children, are recognized, upheld and respected, and where citizens have an active role in determining the values, direction and governance of their communities and country—for the benefit of all.

BRD mission is creating an environment in which men and women are able to improve their standards of living through the equitable and sustainable use of resources, with special attention to vulnerable groups of society, particularly women and children;

Organization Values are: Commitment: BRD is committed to delivering quality services to its target group based on their needs, to continuous improvement and innovations, and to effective collaboration with our stakeholders and society at large for positive and sustainable change; Integrity: We conduct ourselves at all times in a manner that is ethical, legal, and professional, with the highest degree of honesty, respect and fairness; Accountability: We promote openness and transparency in our operations, ensuring that we are accountable for our actions at all times; Respect: Regardless of gender, caste, religion, language, or ethnic considerations, BRD treats all segments of society without prejudice; Impartiality: We are impartial in our actions. The delivery of our services is based on the needs of our target groups, without consideration of nationality, race, religion, or political point of view.

Organization Mandate; The Bureau for Rights-Based Development exists to develop a pluralistic society in Afghanistan where human rights are respected and citizens are empowered to improve their standard of living. The human rights-based approach to poverty eradication and development lies at the very heart of BRD’s work. BRD’s approach to poverty eradication starts with the connection between poverty and human rights, from the perspective of people living in poverty. As a development organization, BRD understands needs as the basis for claiming human rights, and supports marginalized people in their efforts to claim their rights.

The core objectives of the Bureau for Rights-Based Development 2018-2021 Strategic Plan:(i)Strengthened respect for human rights;(ii) Enhanced democratic governance; (iii)Improved livelihood and protection of vulnerable groups; The 2018-2021 Strategic Plan outlines our ambition for change and the outcomes that we expect to achieve during the 4 years period. These outcomes are in line with the Government of Afghanistan’s (GoA) national priorities of promoting human rights, sustainable development, governance, and, ultimately, poverty reduction.In this plan we focus on contributing towards improving citizen representation and activism, which makes for a strong foundation of good governance in local communities and the nation as a whole. Moving forward with this four-year strategic plan will help us realize outcomes aligned with both the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Afghanistan National Peace and Development Framework.

The human rights-based approach (HRBA), gender, environment and conflict sensitivity, Do No Harms, are integral parts of our program delivery under strategic objectives. BRD is also capitalizing, support and actively engaged with ongoing advocacy processes at the national level. This includes the CSOs lead in monitoring the Brussels commitments; localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); environmental sustainability through continued advocacy; participating in national and international events; and training and supporting local CSOs to enhance their active engagement in all of these processes.

Engagement and collaboration with stakeholders with similar mandate improves our decision-making and relationships. It helps us to achieve our goals and to create transformational change. BRD collaborates with national CSOs and local NGOs for joint advocacy at the policy level; authorities at both national and local levels; international organizations; and relevant UN agencies.