Bureau for Rights-based Development - BRD

viable and pluralistic civil society in Afghanistan. BRD’s vision is of an Afghanistan where all the population lives with improved livelihood, social justice, integrity and prosperity, where human rights and rights of women are recognized, upheld and respected, where citizens have an active role in determining the values, direction and governance of their communities and country - for the benefit of all. BRD provides quality services to the Afghan community for the development of a sustainable society. Our work is guided by our Vision, Mission and Core Values. Our approach to development is the Rights-Based Approach; the guiding principle for BRD works in Afghanistan remains the rights-based approach to human development. Poverty most often stems from the denial of human rights – through discrimination and marginalization. BRD's approach uses the right-based principles, accountability, empowerment, participation, non-discrimination and attention to vulnerable groups to fulfill its mission. A major part of BRD's strategy is to work in collaboration with the local community, our partners, international and local experts as well as volunteers. Four key programs have been designed for the sustainable development of human rights, civil society, government and the local economy. They are as followed:

- Community Development Through Comprehensive Rural Development and Agriculture Programs
- Good Governance and Accountability
- Protection of Vulnerable Groups with Special focus on women and children
- Human Rights