Overview YHDO

Who we are:

Youth Health and Development Organization (YHDO) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered with Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan in 2009. YHDO primary focus is to offer a range of services to Afghan youth including women, men, boys and girls in Afghanistan.

YHDO is founded on the principles of equity, human rights, social inclusion and justice. Its institutional policies and procedures are founded on the principles of equality, transparency, accountability and democratic governance.

Vision: A socially inclusive Afghanistan where the youth are empowered to exercise their rights in all spheres of their lives.

 Mission Statement: To empower Afghan youth through education, advocacy, health services, and vocational skills training, enabling them to actively participate in social and economic development. We are committed to creating inclusive environments where young people can access opportunities, understand their rights, improve their health, and develop skills. We strive to ensure their voices are heard and acted upon, contributing to a peaceful and equitable society.

Presence : In 2025, YHDO is operating in 14 provinces of the country with a total of 477 staff members and 12 operational offices in Kabul, Nangarhar, Herat, Logar, Kandahar, Balkh, Badghis, Nimroz, Farah, Kunduz, Bamiyan and Ghazni provinces.

Membership and accreditation:

YHDO is the member of Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development (ACBAR), a member of Country Coordination Mechanism (CCM), and co-chair for GBV Sub Cluster in Afghanistan.

YHDO in Special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 2019

YHDO is the member and chair of National Action Coordination Group (NACG) in Afghanistan. The group is established within MOLSA as component of South Asia Initiative to End Violence against Children (SAIEVAC).

YHDO is the member of Afghanistan Network for Combating Trafficking in Person (ANCTIP)

YHDO is the member of Civil Society Joint Working Group (CS-JWG) in Afghanistan

YHDO was certified by the Afghanistan Institute of Civil Society (AICS) in 2019.