Who We Are ?

ABOUT US

Welcome to the Rural Rehabilitation
Association for Afghanistan

Rural Rehabilitation Association for Afghanistan (RRAA) is a national Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in Kabul. Founded in 1990, we deliver humanitarian and development services across 16 provinces through four decentralized regional offices.

RRAA is registered with the Ministry of Economy (Reg. #50) and accredited under ISO 9001:2015 for quality management. We work closely with international partners and local communities to build resilience and self-reliance.

$12.4M+

2024 Budget

1990

Founding Date

16+

Provinces

716

Total Staff

How Far We Have Come

RRAA was established in 1986 by the Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan as the Norwegian Project Office (NPO) to assist Afghan refugees. In 1990, we were recognized as an independent national NGO.

By 1993, we shifted operations inside Afghanistan, establishing regional offices in the North, South, East, and West. Today, RRAA implements over 12 major programs with partners like UNICEF, WFP, and FAO.

WHO WE ARE.

Mission

RRAA is dedicated to delivering community development projects in order to empower the rural poor to improve their living standards and claim their rights.

Vision

Prosperous communities in which everyone, understanding and enjoying their rights, benefit from sustainable livelihoods and high-quality basic services, while participating in the decision-making process.

Core Values

Dignity

We respect human diversity and all segments of society without prejudice to age, ethnicity, gender, religion, or tribal affiliation.

Leadership

We promote leadership through the empowerment of our staff, communities, and the people we serve.

People-Centered

We work closely with communities to raise their participation and ownership of their own development.

Quality

We strive for the highest quality possible in all that we do, building on unity of purpose and strong teamwork.

Social Justice

We work to uphold the rights of all individuals and to ensure that everyone enjoys equal and fair access to society’s resources.

Honesty & Integrity

We are open, transparent, and accountable to our stakeholders, strictly upholding the NGO laws of Afghanistan.

Our History

From serving refugees in 1986 to rebuilding the nation today, our journey reflects resilience and commitment. RRAA has evolved from emergency relief to long-term development, consistently adapting to the needs of the Afghan people.

Refugees in Pakistan 1986

Independent NGO 1990

Regional Expansion 1993

Refugees in Pakistan

Norwegian Project Office Established as the Norwegian Project Office (NPO) under the supervision of the Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan. The primary mandate was to serve and facilitate humanitarian assistance for Afghan refugees settled in Peshawar, North and South Waziristan.

Independent NGO

Independent NGO Officially recognized as an independent NGO. Started operations inside Afghanistan in Kunar province, establishing a Technical Training Centre (TTC), poultry farming, and constructing schools and clinics.

HAHAHAH

Expansion to 4 Regions Shifted operations inside Afghanistan by establishing four decentralized regional offices in the North, South, East, and West. This marked a major shift towards rehabilitation and reconstruction of the country.