Our Partners

ACRLP Implementing Agency

UNOPS

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is the implementing agency for ACRLP. In urban areas, UNOPS works with private sector contractors through procurement processes for the improvement of basic services and respond to urgent service delivery needs. In rural areas, CRLP is implemented through non-governmental (non-for-profit) organizations contracted as Facilitating Partners (FPs) by UNOPS for cash for work, social grants and strengthening of community institutions. UNOPS fulfils two roles- a project management function through the establishment and implementation of the project management unit- Environmental and Social Safeguards, Monitoring and Evaluation, Communications, Management Information Systems, Quality Control and Quality Assurance, Procurement and Financial Management. The second role is direct implementation.

ACRLP Funding Partners

Afghanistan Resilience Trust Fund

The Afghanistan Resilience Trust Fund (ARTF) was established in 2002 to provide coordinated international development assistance for the people of Afghanistan.This trust fund is administered by the World Bank. Since August 2021, the engagement modality of the ARTF is to provide essential basic services assistance through United Nations (UN) agencies and selected nongovernmental organization (NGO) partners. ACRLP was approved on 29th April 2022, for a total of US$ 265 million from the ARTF, with an original closing date of 30th April 2024. In January and April 2024, with the addition of US$ 70 million from the ARTF and US$ 84 million from IDA, the total project budget for ACRLP became US$ 419 million, and the closure date 31 December 2025.

International Development Association 

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a $84 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) for the ACRLP, which complements $70 million in additional financing from the Afghanistan Resilience Trust Fund (ARTF). This additional financing extends the project to December 2025.

World Bank

As administrators of the ARTF and IDA, World Bank manages the ACRLP. In addition to designing the Project and managing its financing, the Bank oversees the Project through close coordination with, and supervision of, the implementing partner, UNOPS,  including review of project field implementation, financial management, procurement and contract management, compliance with environmental and social standards, gender issues, construction/engineering quality. The Bank periodically reviews ACRLP progress, achievements and challenges through Implementation Support Missions (ISMs) and monitors progress against Results Framework indicators. The Bank/ARTF/IDA has also contracted a third-party monitoring agent (MA) to support the monitoring of the project.

Facilitating Partners 

Aga Khan Foundation: (North-east Region)

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, not-for-profit, non-denominational, international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. AKF brings together human, financial and technical resources to address some of the challenges faced by the poorest and most marginalized communities in the world. With an emphasis on women and girls, AKF invests in human potential, expanding opportunities and improving quality of life.

ACTED: (Central Region)

ACTED has been present in Afghanistan since 1993, and operates across northern and eastern provinces. ACTED delivers lifesaving relief to the displaced communities with cash and in-kind assistance, shelters, and water and sanitation infrastructure, whilst contributing to long-term recovery and development by providing education and skills training, investing in agriculture and livelihoods, and strengthening local governance.

CHA: (South)

The organization was created in 1987 by a team of educated and experienced Afghan volunteers. Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (CHA) is a non-profit, non-sectarian and non-political humanitarian organization. CHA is registered with the Ministry of Economy in Afghanistan. The General Assembly of CHA is the highest authority to set or dissolve the policy lines. The Assembly has the authority to decide on CHA’s progress, or to change or dissolve the organization.

DACAAR: (East)

Since its establishment in 1984, DACAAR has been a permanent name in the humanitarian and development sectors in Afghanistan. As a non-political, non-governmental, non-profit organization, it works to improve the lives of the Afghan people by addressing the acute needs of the most vulnerable and supporting early recovery and sustainable development for all.

DACAAR’s emergency response interventions aim at life-saving in early stages of a crisis targeting internally displaced people, returning refugees, and communities affected by conflicts and natural disasters. Over the past years, DACAAR has endeavored to be among the first responders to people affected by shocks across Afghanistan.

RRAA: (North-west Region)

Rural Rehabilitation Association for Afghanistan (RRAA) is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization established in 1990. The organization registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan with registration # 50 in 2005 and has a membership of ACBAR. The head office of the organization is based in Kabul and delivers development and humanitarian services in 16 provinces of Afghanistan in the sectors of (a) Rural Livelihood, (b) WASH, (c) Local Governance, and (d) Humanitarian response (Emergency).

CDDO: (South-east) 

Community Driven Development Organization (CDDO) is a non for-profit organization created to help rural populations through the Community Development Councils (CDCs) in reaching a sustainable livelihood through access to emergency assistance and high-quality basic services. CDCs were established through the National Solidarity Program (NSP) and the Citizens’ Charter National Priority Program (CCNPP) over the past 18 years played a crucial role in the reduction of poverty, and created access to all development actors at national and sub-national levels and led the development activities through participatory decision-making processes for the better future of their communities.

CDDO team has the experience of working with these CDCs for the past 18 years and is building upon the experience and working with these CDCs in all 34 provinces and districts of the country to sustain what has been achieved so far and further improve the livelihood of vulnerable rural populations.

Afghanaid

Afghanaid is a British humanitarian and development organization. For close to forty years, our dedicated personnel have worked with millions of deprived and excluded families in some of the poorest and most remote communities in Afghanistan. We build basic services, improve livelihoods, strengthen the rights of women and children, help communities protect against natural disasters and adapt to climate change and respond to humanitarian emergencies. Our community-led approach gives ordinary Afghans a voice in their own development, making them active participants in shaping the future of their country.With our years of experience, our majority Afghan team, and our deep understanding of local, cultural and ethnic issues, we have earned great trust and respect among the communities we serve. This has allowed us to gain access to some of the most underserved areas of the country.