Community Development

Our Community Development Programme

The purpose of our Community Development Programme is “to increase communities capacity to meet their basic needs, and plan and manage their own development in a just, sustainable way which can be adapted and passed on through neighboring communities.”

To do so, Afghan facilitators and expatriate consultants work with groups of remote communities over the span of several years.

The first step towards accomplishing these goals is building relationships with partner communities. Next, it is important to develop an understanding of their capacities and needs. Then the community development is facilitated through guidance, training, and co-operative projects involving IAM, government services and others with relevant expertise.

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While Sughra was visiting her relatives in another village, she was able to step in and help a women whose labour took a dangerous turn.

The Central Highlands

Our mother tongue is our heart language. It’s how we’re best able to express our thoughts, feelings and ideas. That’s why the International Assistance Mission is passionate about literacy in […]

“The kitchen garden course could save my children from dying,” says Zarmina*, who lives in a small village in the Central Highlands of Afghanistan. She is a beneficiary of IAM’s […]

Somaya and Mohammad's baby daughter is healthy

Countless new mothers and babies have lost their lives in villages in the Central Highlands because of dangerous traditional practices and a lack of access to medical care. Now, thanks […]

Our work in water, sanitation and hygiene includes both courses and infrastructure. As we work, we get the whole community involved – children included! Read about how we do that here.

A Training of Trainers An important aspect of our development work in the Central Highlands is our Birth and Life Saving Skills (BLiSS) course, which uses participatory adult education techniques […]

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You’ve likely heard of our Community Development Progamme (CDP) before, and know that we are passionate about sustainable development. Perhaps you even know that our CDP is multifaceted and holistic–but […]

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A Story from our Community Development Programme An important part of the agricultural training we give in our Community Development Programme is education on nutrition, and with it, the production […]

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Water and Sanitation Health: “It is better to use soap” Water and Sanitation Health (WASH) education is an important part of IAM’s Community Development Programme (CDP). We continue to strive […]

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A Story from the Community Development Programme Everyone does it, and it’s an important part of development, too! Having a sanitary way to dispose of waste is crucial, and some […]