Programs & Projects

GHSPO designs and implements evidence-based programs that empower women, support vulnerable communities, and promote sustainable development across Western Afghanistan.

Our Program Areas

Our programs are designed to address the real needs of communities through participatory approaches,

collaboration, and a focus on sustainable and long-term impact.

Women Empowerment

Supporting women through skills development, leadership, entrepreneurship, economic participation, and social empowerment initiatives.

Key Activities

  • Business development training

  • Entrepreneurship support Vocational skills

  • training Women's leadership development

  • Awareness programs

Beneficiaries

Women and girls

Small Enterprise Development

Supporting small and medium enterprises through training, technical assistance, market access, and business growth opportunities.

Key Activities

  • Business coaching

  • Financial literacy

  • Market linkage support

  • Enterprise development

  • Start-up support

Beneficiaries

Women entrepreneurs, youth entrepreneurs, small business owners

Economic Resilience

Creating sustainable income opportunities and improving household economic resilience.

Key Activities

  • Skills development

  • Income generation activities

  • Vocational training

  • Household resilience support

Beneficiaries

Vulnerable households, women, youth

Protection & Social Support

Protecting vulnerable individuals and strengthening community protection mechanisms.

Key Activities

  • Protection services

  • Community awareness

  • Referral support

  • Psychosocial support

  • Safeguarding activities

Beneficiaries

Women, children, vulnerable groups

Education & Capacity Building

Improving access to knowledge, skills, and educational opportunities.

Key Activities

  • Trainings

  • Workshops

  • Capacity building

  • Professional development

  • Community education

Beneficiaries

Women, youth, community members

Humanitarian Assistance

Supporting communities affected by emergencies and humanitarian crises.

Key Activities

  • Emergency response

  • Relief support

  • Community assistance

  • Basic needs interventions

Beneficiaries

Crisis-affected communities

Community Development & Social Cohesion

Strengthening local communities through participation, inclusion, and sustainable development initiatives.

  • Community mobilization

  • Awareness campaigns

  • Social cohesion activities

  • Local development initiatives

Communities across Western Afghanistan

Gowhar Human Services and Protection Organization

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Gowhar Human Services and Protection Organization is a women led civil society organization working in Herat to advance gender equality social cohesion and climate resilience

Programs

  • Women Empowerment

  • Social Cohesion

  • Climate and Environment

  • Child Protection

  • Livelihood Support

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