Afghanistan Research and Social Change Organization-ARSCO

ARSCO is a non-governmental, non-profitable and non-political organization, established in 2011 and registered with ministry of economy and formed by some of the professional civil society activists and university teachers. The mission of ARSCO is to promote peace, human rights and long lasting development in Afghanistan through enhancing a dynamic and capable civil society as a means to foster lo

cal ownership of development, dignity and a peaceful & sustainable future for all Afghans. ARSCO conduct accurate research in all 34 provinces of Afghanistan. ARSCO believes that raising voice of rural and the most vulnerable communities is critical for accurate research, human rights work, designing well-known and tangible advocacy programs to influencing policy formulation and its implementation. Vision:
ARSCO envisions sustainable development and peace in Afghanistan. Mission:
To empower individuals and communities in joint efforts with promotion of human rights, civic institutions and private sector, eradication of social injustice with focus on different strata of society, especially youths, women and minority groups. To achieve its mission, ARSCO presently operates the activities below:
• Conducting scientific and accurate research;
• Advocating just policies and practices;
• Empowering people by sharing information and knowledge;
• Providing opportunities for everyone to achieve their fullest potential and participate in all aspect of life;
• Conducting training to raise public awareness;