AOAD Frontline
AOAD Kapisa Chicken Coops Distribution
AOAD
July 5, 2023
We’re excited to announce that we recently distributed 16 chicken coops to the people of Nijrab, benefiting more than 500 families – both male and female! We believe that providing these coops will not only support households with fresh eggs and poultry but also create more economic opportunities for the community. AOAD Acting Director “Hameedullah Khaliqie” appreciated AOAD Kapisa Team and AHF/UNOCHA who made this distribution possible. We’re already planning our next distribution to support Ala-Sai’s community. Stay tuned!
AOAD Board Meeting 2023
AOAD
May 27, 2023
AOAD conducted its board members meeting for the year 2023 at Main Office Kabul, AOAD has achieved the result more than expected and planned during past years. As a result of extreme efforts and honesty, Today AOAD has 479 employees in different provinces of Afghanistan, AOAD has a strong commitment to improving and enhancing the quality of services in Physical Rehabilitation, Physical Accessibility, Health Section, inclusive Education, Vocational Training for Persons with Disabilities through Afghanistan.
Arzan Qimat Physical Rehabilitation
Donor: PM/WRA
May 2, 2023
Arzan Qimat Physical Rehabilitation
Donor: PM/WRA
April 6, 2023
provide related Physical Rehabilitation services for the victim of war, conflict, ERW and People
with Disabilities under PM/WRA Department of State funded project which is in the moment of
Implementing in Kabul-Both Khak district and the implementer is Accessibility Organization for
Afghan Disabled (AOAD). the total services provided (170) these services include Physiotherapy
(64) Prosthetic and Orthotics Repair (26) Physio Social Counseling services (80) and also
distributed Assistive devices (0).
PM/WRA 2023 Opening Ceremony
Donor: PM/WRA
March 6, 2023
PM/WRA 2022 Graduation Ceremony
Donor: PM/WRA
February 21, 2023
PM/WRA 2023 Opening Ceremony
Donor: UNMAS
January 6, 2023
AOAD-Zabul Physical rehabilitation center provided 142 physical rehabilitation-related services for males and 45 same services for female victims of war and people with disability Under UNMAS-funded Victim Assistance Services Project in Zabul, During this period the team produced 5 new prosthetic and orthotic devices and also repaired 16 more P&O devices, beside of that successfully completed physiotherapy sessions for 59 male and 20 female referrals of the center and the team also had 60 Psychosocial Counseling and distribution of 28 different types of assistive devices to the referrals of the center.
AOAD-Paktika Physical Rehabilitation Center
Donor: PMWRA
December 17, 2022
AOAD-Paktika Physical rehabilitation center provided 56 physical rehabilitation-related services for victims of war and people with disability Under the PMWRA-funded Victim Assistance Services Project in Paktika, During this period the team produced new prosthetic and orthotic devices and also repaired P&O devices, beside of that successfully completed physiotherapy sessions for referrals of the center and the team also had Psychosocial Counseling and distribution of different types of assistive devices to the referrals of the center too.
PM/WRA Kabul-Arzan Qimat-Both Khak Area
Donor: PMWRA
December 15, 2022
AOAD-Arzan Qimat center provides related Physical Rehabilitation services for the War Victims and People with Disabilities under the PM/WRA Department of State, a funded project which is in the moment of Implementing in Kabul-Both Khak area and the implementer is Accessibility Organization for Afghan Disabled (AOAD). The total services provided (209) these services include Physiotherapy (68) Prosthetic and Orthotics Repair (44) Physio Social Counseling services (72) and also distributed Assistive devices (25).
AOAD-Zabul Mobile Outreach Services
Donor: UNMAS
December 14, 2022
AOAD-Zabul Physical
rehabilitation center provided 213 physical rehabilitation related services for victims of war and
people with disability Under UNMAS funded Victim Assistance Services Project in Zabul, During
this period the team produced 11 new prosthetic and orthotic devices and also repaired 14
more P&O devices, beside of that successfully completed physiotherapy sessions for 74
referrals of the center and the team also had 74 Psychosocial Counseling and the distribution of 39
different types of assistive devices to the referrals of the center too.
AOAD-Kabul Physical Rehabilitation Center
Donor: PMWRA
December 1, 2022
AOAD-Kabul Physical rehabilitation center provided 211 physical rehabilitation-related services for victims of war and people with disability Under (PMWRA) funded Victim Assistance Services Project in Kabul, the team produced and repaired 18 orthotic & prosthetic devices and also successfully completed physiotherapy sessions for 61 referrals of the center beside of that the team had 108 Psychosocial Counseling & 24 Distributed Assistive Devices to the referrals of the center too.
AOAD-Paktika Physical Rehabilitation Center
Donor: PMWRA
November 28, 2022
AOAD-Paktika physical rehabilitation center provided 94 physical rehabilitation-related services for victims of war and people with disability under (PMWRA) the funded Victim Assistance Services Project in Paktika, the team produced and repaired 13 orthotic & prosthetics devices and also completed physiotherapy sessions for 49 referrals.
AOAD-Zabul Physical Rehabilitation Center
Donor: UNMAS
November 22, 2022
During the weekly reporting period (17 to 23 NOV-022) AOAD-Zabul Physical rehabilitation center provided 93 physical rehabilitation-related services for victims of war and people with disability Under UNMAS funded Victim Assistance Services Project in Zabul, the team produced and repaired 15 orthotic & prosthetic devices and also successfully completed physiotherapy sessions for 39 referrals of the center beside of that the team had 27 Psychosocial Counseling to the referrals of the center too.
Training for Local Women and Local Female Health Staff
Donor: AHF/OCHA
Ocotber 13, 2022
Paktia 13th of October, 2022: As part of the AOAD BACEDA/EU project, our Paktia office conducted two days of disability rights and awareness training for local women and local female health staff including some staff members of the Paktia provincial Health Department.
Community Mobilization & Awareness
Donor: AHF/OCHA
November 13, 2022
AOAD started Community Mobilization & Awareness on 23rd October 2022 which successfully ended on 13th November 2022 in all 90 villages for its “In-Kind Poultry Assistance Packages in Injil & Guzara Districts of Herat Province”. Through Community Mobilization & Awareness, the necessary information about the project and its assistance to the community is communicated with the community; the community is given ground to share their suggestions on project plans and methods of implementation. All their suggestions will be considered in devising the plans for implementation.
AOAD (Both-khak Center) Physical Rehabilitation Center
Donor: PMWRA
November 18, 2022
Last week AOAD (Both-khak Center) provided services for (52) persons with disability in a physical rehabilitation center including P&O services, Physiotherapy services, Assistive devices, and Psycho-Social Counselling. The provided services are funded by PMWRA and are listed below.
1: (11) Patients have received P&O services.
2: (21) Patients received Psycho-Social Counselling services.
3: (20) Patients received Physiotherapy services.
4: Distributed (5) item wheelchairs to PwD
5: Distributed (2) Pairs of Axillary Crutches to the PwD
6: Distributed (1) Pair of Elbow Crutches to the PwD.
7: Delivered (3) service of repairing Orthoses.
AOAD-Zabul Mobile Outreach Services
Donor: UNMAS
November 14, 2022
AOAD-Zabul Mobile Rehabilitation Unit had an outreach program to the “Shinky” district of the province on 14-NOV-022 to provide physical rehabilitation services for victims of war under UNMAS funded VA services project in Zabul, the team provided successful physical rehabilitation services for 94 victims of war in the district.
Provincial Learning Workshop (PLW) Khost Province
Donor: European Union
November 2, 2022
PLW is the acronym for Provincial Learning Workshop and this event is conducted once a year. The main purpose of PLW is cooperation between the relevant directorates, particularly Disabled People Organization (DPO) and the local authorities. Members of various relevant stakeholders participate and share their achievements and plans for PWDs.
Provincial Learning Workshop (PLW) Paktia Province
Donor: European Union
October 30, 2022
As part of AOAD local initiative, disability awareness and advocacy compaign, AOAD provincial office in Paktia province conducted Provincial Learning Workshop (PLW), participated by religious leaders, CDC members, Community members, SHGs, DPO, CSO, Media, School Teachers , DMD and Labor & Social Affairs Directorate. Thanks to EU who generously funded this compaign and the Swidish Committee for Afghanistan, who extende value added technical support.
Paktia office conducted a one-day Disability Stakeholders Coordination Group joint workshop
Donor: European Union
October 27, 2022
As part of AOAD dasbility rights and awareness complain, AOAD Paktia office conducted a one-day Disability Stakeholders Coordination Group joint workshop, which discussed responsibilities and joint rights promotion efforts at the wider community level.
Media Roundtable for the promotion of the rights of people with disabilities
Donor: European Union
October 26, 2022
AOAD regional office Patktia conducted a Media Roundtable for the promotion of the rights of people with disabilities where local elders, journalists, teachers، social trainers and other key-community leaders participated and discussed the basic human rights, disability challenges, access and inclusion of people with disabilities.
AOAD launched it's In-Kind Poultry Assistance project in Injil and Guzara districts of Herat province
Donor: AHF/OCHA
October 23, 2022
Based on the OCHA/FSAC cluster’s latest response packages, 1040 poor and food-insecure families will be supported through this project. Every eligible Household will receive in-kind Poultry Packages that will include the following items:
Chickens (3 Roasters & 27 Hens)
Feed (150 KG)
Drinker (x 3)
Feeder (x 3)
Chicken Coop Support for Materials (x 1). ]
The project named “In-kind Poultry Packages Assistance in Injil and Guzara Districts of Herat province”, Project Code: AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/21965, Project Budget: 584,789.24 $ and the duration of the project is 7 Months (25th August 2022 to 25th March 2023).
Mariam Girls High School
Donor: PMWRA
October 20, 2022
AOAD has finished the construction of a modern Washroom with Ramp and pathway for the person with disability at Mariam Girls High School which is funded by (PM/WRA), located in Kabul District #10. Mariam Girls high school has thousands of female students and there are a few disabled students, teachers and workers who will Benefit this accessible washroom.
PM/WRA 2023 Opening Ceremony
Donor: PM/WRA
March 6, 2023
PM/WRA 2022 Graduation Ceremony
Donor: PM/WRA
February 21, 2023
Donor: UNMAS
January 6, 2023
AOAD-Zabul Physical rehabilitation center provided 142 physical rehabilitation-related services for males and 45 same services for female victims of war and people with disability Under UNMAS-funded Victim Assistance Services Project in Zabul, During this period the team produced 5 new prosthetic and orthotic devices and also repaired 16 more P&O devices, beside of that successfully completed physiotherapy sessions for 59 male and 20 female referrals of the center and the team also had 60 Psychosocial Counseling and distribution of 28 different types of assistive devices to the referrals of the center.
AOAD-Paktika Physical Rehabilitation Center
Donor: PMWRA
December 17, 2022
AOAD-Paktika Physical rehabilitation center provided 56 physical rehabilitation-related services for victims of war and people with disability Under the PMWRA-funded Victim Assistance Services Project in Paktika, During this period the team produced new prosthetic and orthotic devices and also repaired P&O devices, beside of that successfully completed physiotherapy sessions for referrals of the center and the team also had Psychosocial Counseling and distribution of different types of assistive devices to the referrals of the center too.
PM/WRA Kabul-Arzan Qimat-Both Khak Area
Donor: PMWRA
December 15, 2022
AOAD-Arzan Qimat center provides related Physical Rehabilitation services for the War Victims and People with Disabilities under the PM/WRA Department of State, a funded project which is in the moment of Implementing in Kabul-Both Khak area and the implementer is Accessibility Organization for Afghan Disabled (AOAD). The total services provided (209) these services include Physiotherapy (68) Prosthetic and Orthotics Repair (44) Physio Social Counseling services (72) and also distributed Assistive devices (25).
AOAD-Zabul Mobile Outreach Services
Donor: UNMAS
December 14, 2022
AOAD-Zabul Physical
rehabilitation center provided 213 physical rehabilitation related services for victims of war and
people with disability Under UNMAS funded Victim Assistance Services Project in Zabul, During
this period the team produced 11 new prosthetic and orthotic devices and also repaired 14
more P&O devices, beside of that successfully completed physiotherapy sessions for 74
referrals of the center and the team also had 74 Psychosocial Counseling and the distribution of 39
different types of assistive devices to the referrals of the center too.
AOAD-Kabul Physical Rehabilitation Center
Donor: PMWRA
December 1, 2022
AOAD-Kabul Physical rehabilitation center provided 211 physical rehabilitation-related services for victims of war and people with disability Under (PMWRA) funded Victim Assistance Services Project in Kabul, the team produced and repaired 18 orthotic & prosthetic devices and also successfully completed physiotherapy sessions for 61 referrals of the center beside of that the team had 108 Psychosocial Counseling & 24 Distributed Assistive Devices to the referrals of the center too.
AOAD-Paktika Physical Rehabilitation Center
Donor: PMWRA
November 28, 2022
AOAD-Paktika physical rehabilitation center provided 94 physical rehabilitation-related services for victims of war and people with disability under (PMWRA) the funded Victim Assistance Services Project in Paktika, the team produced and repaired 13 orthotic & prosthetics devices and also completed physiotherapy sessions for 49 referrals.
AOAD-Zabul Physical Rehabilitation Center
Donor: UNMAS
November 22, 2022
During the weekly reporting period (17 to 23 NOV-022) AOAD-Zabul Physical rehabilitation center provided 93 physical rehabilitation-related services for victims of war and people with disability Under UNMAS funded Victim Assistance Services Project in Zabul, the team produced and repaired 15 orthotic & prosthetic devices and also successfully completed physiotherapy sessions for 39 referrals of the center beside of that the team had 27 Psychosocial Counseling to the referrals of the center too.
Training for Local Women and Local Female Health Staff
Donor: AHF/OCHA
Ocotber 13, 2022
Paktia 13th of October, 2022: As part of the AOAD BACEDA/EU project, our Paktia office conducted two days of disability rights and awareness training for local women and local female health staff including some staff members of the Paktia provincial Health Department.
Community Mobilization & Awareness
Donor: AHF/OCHA
November 13, 2022
AOAD started Community Mobilization & Awareness on 23rd October 2022 which successfully ended on 13th November 2022 in all 90 villages for its “In-Kind Poultry Assistance Packages in Injil & Guzara Districts of Herat Province”. Through Community Mobilization & Awareness, the necessary information about the project and its assistance to the community is communicated with the community; the community is given ground to share their suggestions on project plans and methods of implementation. All their suggestions will be considered in devising the plans for implementation.
AOAD (Both-khak Center) Physical Rehabilitation Center
Donor: PMWRA
November 18, 2022
Last week AOAD (Both-khak Center) provided services for (52) persons with disability in a physical rehabilitation center including P&O services, Physiotherapy services, Assistive devices, and Psycho-Social Counselling. The provided services are funded by PMWRA and are listed below.
1: (11) Patients have received P&O services.
2: (21) Patients received Psycho-Social Counselling services.
3: (20) Patients received Physiotherapy services.
4: Distributed (5) item wheelchairs to PwD
5: Distributed (2) Pairs of Axillary Crutches to the PwD
6: Distributed (1) Pair of Elbow Crutches to the PwD.
7: Delivered (3) service of repairing Orthoses.
AOAD-Zabul Mobile Outreach Services
Donor: UNMAS
November 14, 2022
AOAD-Zabul Mobile Rehabilitation Unit had an outreach program to the “Shinky” district of the province on 14-NOV-022 to provide physical rehabilitation services for victims of war under UNMAS funded VA services project in Zabul, the team provided successful physical rehabilitation services for 94 victims of war in the district.
Provincial Learning Workshop (PLW) Khost Province
Donor: European Union
November 2, 2022
PLW is the acronym for Provincial Learning Workshop and this event is conducted once a year. The main purpose of PLW is cooperation between the relevant directorates, particularly Disabled People Organization (DPO) and the local authorities. Members of various relevant stakeholders participate and share their achievements and plans for PWDs.
Provincial Learning Workshop (PLW) Paktia Province
Donor: European Union
October 30, 2022
As part of AOAD local initiative, disability awareness and advocacy compaign, AOAD provincial office in Paktia province conducted Provincial Learning Workshop (PLW), participated by religious leaders, CDC members, Community members, SHGs, DPO, CSO, Media, School Teachers , DMD and Labor & Social Affairs Directorate. Thanks to EU who generously funded this compaign and the Swidish Committee for Afghanistan, who extende value added technical support.
Paktia office conducted a one-day Disability Stakeholders Coordination Group joint workshop
Donor: European Union
October 27, 2022
As part of AOAD dasbility rights and awareness complain, AOAD Paktia office conducted a one-day Disability Stakeholders Coordination Group joint workshop, which discussed responsibilities and joint rights promotion efforts at the wider community level.
Media Roundtable for the promotion of the rights of people with disabilities
Donor: European Union
October 26, 2022
AOAD regional office Patktia conducted a Media Roundtable for the promotion of the rights of people with disabilities where local elders, journalists, teachers، social trainers and other key-community leaders participated and discussed the basic human rights, disability challenges, access and inclusion of people with disabilities.
AOAD launched it's In-Kind Poultry Assistance project in Injil and Guzara districts of Herat province
Donor: AHF/OCHA
October 23, 2022
Based on the OCHA/FSAC cluster’s latest response packages, 1040 poor and food-insecure families will be supported through this project. Every eligible Household will receive in-kind Poultry Packages that will include the following items:
Chickens (3 Roasters & 27 Hens)
Feed (150 KG)
Drinker (x 3)
Feeder (x 3)
Chicken Coop Support for Materials (x 1). ]
The project named “In-kind Poultry Packages Assistance in Injil and Guzara Districts of Herat province”, Project Code: AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/21965, Project Budget: 584,789.24 $ and the duration of the project is 7 Months (25th August 2022 to 25th March 2023).
Mariam Girls High School
Donor: PMWRA
October 20, 2022
AOAD has finished the construction of a modern Washroom with Ramp and pathway for the person with disability at Mariam Girls High School which is funded by (PM/WRA), located in Kabul District #10. Mariam Girls high school has thousands of female students and there are a few disabled students, teachers and workers who will Benefit this accessible washroom.
AOAD-Zabul Mobile Outreach Services
Donor: European Union
November 2, 2022
PLW is the acronym for Provincial Learning Workshop and this event is conducted once a year. The main purpose of PLW is cooperation between the relevant directorates, particularly Disabled People Organization (DPO) and the local authorities. Members of various relevant stakeholders participate and share their achievements and plans for PWDs.
Provincial Learning Workshop (PLW) Khost Province
Donor: European Union
November 2, 2022
PLW is the acronym for Provincial Learning Workshop and this event is conducted once a year. The main purpose of PLW is cooperation between the relevant directorates, particularly Disabled People Organization (DPO) and the local authorities. Members of various relevant stakeholders participate and share their achievements and plans for PWDs.
Provincial Learning Workshop (PLW) Paktia Province
Donor: European Union
October 30, 2022
As part of AOAD local initiative, disability awareness and advocacy compaign, AOAD provincial office in Paktia province conducted Provincial Learning Workshop (PLW), participated by religious leaders, CDC members, Community members, SHGs, DPO, CSO, Media, School Teachers , DMD and Labor & Social Affairs Directorate. Thanks to EU who generously funded this compaign and the Swidish Committee for Afghanistan, who extende value added technical support.
Paktia office conducted a one-day Disability Stakeholders Coordination Group joint workshop
Donor: European Union
October 27, 2022
As part of AOAD dasbility rights and awareness complain, AOAD Paktia office conducted a one-day Disability Stakeholders Coordination Group joint workshop, which discussed responsibilities and joint rights promotion efforts at the wider community level.
Media Roundtable for the promotion of the rights of people with disabilities
Donor: European Union
October 26, 2022
AOAD regional office Patktia conducted a Media Roundtable for the promotion of the rights of people with disabilities where local elders, journalists, teachers، social trainers and other key-community leaders participated and discussed the basic human rights, disability challenges, access and inclusion of people with disabilities.
AOAD launched it's In-Kind Poultry Assistance project in Injil and Guzara districts of Herat province
Donor: AHF/OCHA
October 23, 2022
Based on the OCHA/FSAC cluster’s latest response packages, 1040 poor and food-insecure families will be supported through this project. Every eligible Household will receive in-kind Poultry Packages that will include the following items:
Chickens (3 Roasters & 27 Hens)
Feed (150 KG)
Drinker (x 3)
Feeder (x 3)
Chicken Coop Support for Materials (x 1). ]
The project named “In-kind Poultry Packages Assistance in Injil and Guzara Districts of Herat province”, Project Code: AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/21965, Project Budget: 584,789.24 $ and the duration of the project is 7 Months (25th August 2022 to 25th March 2023).
Mariam Girls High School
Donor: PMWRA
October 20, 2022
AOAD has finished the construction of a modern Washroom with Ramp and pathway for the person with disability at Mariam Girls High School which is funded by (PM/WRA), located in Kabul District #10. Mariam Girls high school has thousands of female students and there are a few disabled students, teachers and workers who will Benefit this accessible washroom.
National Physiotherapy Award
AOAD
October 19, 2022
AOAD has been honored with an award for its outstanding Physical rehabilitation services by Afghan Association for Physiotherapy, which has been received by Dr. Aimal Khan Hamdard AOAD Health Coordinator. The first national physiotherapy conference has held at Continental Hotel on 19 October 2022. AOAD health department feels proud to deliver 13000 Afghan people the best quality physical rehabilitation services in the most remote and hard-to-reach areas in Kabul, Zabul, and Paktika provinces of Afghanistan.
In-kind Poultry Packages Assistance in Injil and Guzara Districts of Herat province
Donor: AHF/OCHA
October 5, 2022
Wednesday 5th October 2022 marked the day that AOAD Project staff were able to meet the Managers of Agriculture Services of both Injil and Guzara Districts of Herat for implementation of UNOCHA funded project under AHF, after following a two week long administrative procedure required by local authorities to get a humanitarian assistance project approved and to qualify to allow NGO staff to go to field at district level. This Project will provide 1,040 eligible households with the poultry packages based on the response package of the FSAC cluster. Each package will include the following items: 1. Chickens (3 Roasters & 27 Hens) 2. Feed (x 150 KG) 3. Drinker (x 3) 4. Feeder (x 3) 5. Chicken Coop Support for Materials (x 1 coop).
The project named “In-kind Poultry Packages Assistance in Injil and Guzara Districts of Herat province”, Project Code: AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/21965, Project Budget: 584,789.24 $ and the duration of the project is 7 Months (25th August 2022 to 25th March 2023).
Abdul Rahim Ghafurzai High School
Donor: PMWRA
September 7, 2022
Abdul Rahim Ghafurzai High School is located in District #8 of Kabul city, where thousands of students are studying in this school there are a total of 25 disabled people in this school which including 21 students and 4 teachers, Accessibility Organization for Afghan Disabled (AOAD) has a lot of experience in the field of war victims, victim assistant and mine explosion and implemented deferent projects and now (AOAD) has constructed a standard & modern toilet with all the facilities which a disabled person needs such as; Ramp with handrail and Septic Tank, the inauguration and handover ceremony was officially conducted today at Abdul Rahim Ghaforzai High School.
3-days of Basic First Aid Training (BLS) for the health worker of MoPH.
Donor: WHO
August 1, 2022
Today Accessibility Organization for the Afghan Disabled (AOAD) is proud to announce 3-days of basic First Aid Training (BLS) for the health worker of MoPH. With this 3-day First Aid Program Training (BLS) our staff will be able to help Afghans who are in need of health emergency response. This program is funded by World Health Organization (WHO) and it is held in Kabul Ambulance Department.