Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries

Introduction

The objective of the National Solidarity Programme is to lay the foundation for a sustainable form of inclusive local governance, rural reconstruction, and poverty alleviation. The NSP can be best measured by the impact the programme has on communities and individuals in rural Afghanistan. In the final analysis it is through their efforts and their contributions and guidance of their own community-led projects that the NSP programme as a whole will succeed.

"As of December 2007, the community mobilization activities of the National Solidarity Programme have positively impacted more than 13 million people in rural Afghanistan ."

Stories of their success help illustrate and validate the ongoing commitment and support that rural residents and the international community give to the NSP and to its efforts to alleviate local poverty and build infrastructure and development in Afghanistan.

Here are but a few of their success stories.

Good News about Life in Zeri
Community Development Councils are quickly becoming the grass-roots level of local governance through which Afghanistan is rebuilding its villages and uniting its people. The Zeri District in the province of Kandahar is one of these. (read more)

Relief from Darkness
The village of Doab Zersang, where 51 families live, is located in the valley of Sadat in center of Bamyan province. For a long time, the villagers have waited to see their hydro electric power extended from 7 kw to 15 kw so that more villagers could enjoy relief from darkness. (read more)

A School for Jodanger Enjil
For some time in the village of Jodanger Enjil in the district of Herat province it has been a dream to have the secondary school finally finished and ready for local students. (read more)

A Bridge for Jangi Khil
Before the Community Development Council (CDC), of Jangi Khil in the district of Shakerdara, in Kabul province collectively decided to build a bridge the village had plenty of problems. (read more)

Village CDC an Instrument of Unity
In the district of Dawlat Abad, 25 km east of Balkh province, Community Development Councils (CDCs) are working hard to prioritize projects to improve conditions for residents through redevelopment and unification activities. (read more)

A Memorable Day
Until recently the village of Panjshir province lay in darkness. Moved to bring electricity to the village and improve their condition, the people of Panjshir mobilized and elected a Community Development Council (CDC). (read more)