Care of Afghan families (CAF) is a non-governmental, non-political, not for profit and independent Humanitarian organization. The organization has been established in Kabul and registered in Ministry of Planning of Islamic Transitional Government of Afghanistan on January 9, 2003 with Registration No 946. The Organization is reregistered with Ministry of Economy with Registration No. 68 dated September 29, 2005. CAF is also registered with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and is one of the main partners of MoPH in the implementation of the Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS), Essential Package of Health Services (EPHS) and other vertical health and nutrition projects. CAF as per its strategic planning as worked and implemented various projects in Health, Nutrition, Community Development, Education & research and women and youth empowerment in different provinces of Afghanistan such as Kabul, Parwan, Baghlan, Kunduz, Takhar, Badakhshan, Faryab, Logar, Paktia, Daikundi, Nangarhar, Laghman and Kandahar provinces.
CAF is governed by its board of trustees comprised of dedicated volunteer members, and its board of management consists of high-level staff with postgraduate-education from prestigious institutions. They have years of experience in leadership and management positions and master public health, financial management, community development and conservation, environmental health, and nutrition from prestigious international academic institutions. The organization has a specific capacity to develop highly qualified and committed staff to ensure the projects’ effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability. Moreover, the organization has an effective financial management system, policies, procedures, and internal control system in-line with the financial management ethical principles, International Accounting Standards (IASs), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). We aim to ensure core values of accountability, transparency, and integrity in all our conduct.
CAF respects all laws and regulations of the Government of Afghanistan, especially the Non- governmental organization rule. Furthermore, CAF is an implementing partner of various donors’ funding; respect all the various donors’ rules and regulation. To perform its humanitarian and development duties, the organization strictly respects the following principles:
AIM OF THE ORGANIZATION: The aim of the organization is to improve the quality of life and living conditions among Afghan families.
MISSION: The mission of CAF is to enable families to fight against poverty, injustice and unawareness.
CAF VISION: The vision of CAF is “Self-reliant, aware and healthy Afghan Families”.
Nineteen years of experience in health service (BPHS & EPHS) provision and other projects implementations has further improved the organization’s capacity to realize its mission – empowering the families and communities to fight against poverty, injustice and unawareness and deeply strengthened its understanding of the local context and network with relevant communities. CAF has received several appreciation certificates from MSH, community leaders, MoPH, development partners, MoE and MoF which is witness of its satisfactory performance.
The official address of the organization is: House # 2194, Street 7th, District 10th, Qala E-Fatullah Khan, Kabul, Afghanistan
Web site: www.caf.org.af
Email: cafkbl@gmail.com