DHSA is non- profit, non-government, non-political and development organization. DHSA was initially established by demobilized afghan freedom fighters in 1992, who laid down their weapons and turned their attention to meet the need of the civilians caught in cross fire.

The mission of DHSA is to redefine development in Afghanistan by promoting a dynamic and capable civil society as a mean to foster local ownership of development, dignity and a peaceful & sustainable future for all Afghans. To achieve its mission, DHSA is working in the sectors such as; education, public media, environmental protection, Humanitarian services and cultural heritage. DHSA has main office in Kabul with its provincial offices in Hirat, Balkh, Ningarhar, Ghazni, Kandahar and Khost. DHSA has a nationwide geographical coverage as radio Killid along with 32-affiliated provincial radio stations (The Killid group) broadcast programs all over Afghanistan. DHSA is home of diverse human resource of more than 300 personnel which include both national and international staff. DHSA has successfully implemented more than 211 projects since its establishment.

DHSA is home to some of Afghanistan’s most innovative & diverse development projects such as the TKG public media & communication initiative, the first Kabul International Music Festival, Kabul Rock Radio, an accelerated learning & Building Support System for Teachers-BESST, a “Call for Transitional Justice,” rehabilitation of historic sites such as the 19th century pavilion at Bagh e Babur Gardens in Kabul, a “media is development conference”, second independent media & CSOs conference and various public communication campaigns to protect the environment, the most recent of which has lead to an end to the illegal drugging of Kabul River.

Vision:

DHSA envisions a balanced, educated, environmentally protected, developed and well aware (Socially, culturally and Politically) Afghan society.

Mission:

Is to redefine development in Afghanistan by promoting a dynamic and capable civil society as a means to foster local ownership for development, dignity and a peaceful & sustainable future for all Afghans.

 

DHSA/TKG Focus Areas;

• Promoting Education: Working towards both quantity and quality of education in Afghanistan
• Using Public Media: Awareness about diverse social, cultural and political issues
• Protecting Environment: Advocating sustainable development, control use of natural resources and neat & clean environment for living beings
• Preserving Cultural Heritage: Preserving knowledge of heritage for awareness and cultural heritage for tourism
• Humanitarian Services: Helping people in emergencies

Values:

Diversity: Human beings, regardless of their color, language, religion, sex, race and location, are connected with a common sense of being human

Cooperation: Well-coordinated cooperation between stakeholders is the essence for bringing change

Voluntarism: Voluntarism and self-help are the golden principle for any society who wants self-sustainability

Justice: Everyone should be treated equal by law and society

Transparency: We view transparency both an internal and external phenomena

Accountability: An NGO should not only be accountable to donor, but to the marginalized as well as for whom it is working

Goals:

• Increasing literacy rate through adult literacy, community based schooling and education for children
• Increasing awareness level of people in the fields of civic, political, social, cultural issues, rights and duties
• Obtaining sustainable development, preservation of natural resources and healthy environment through the environmental protection
• Increasing tourism and cultural awareness through preserving cultural heritage
• Raising awareness of the community on disaster in order to help affected people

Objectives

• To increase the number of non- profit schools by establishing them in different provinces
• To develop partnerships with potential CSOs and donors to enhance our education program
• To enhance the capacity of Killid group (Media group of 11-radio stations and affiliated radios)
• To increase the magnitude and diversity of awareness topics for the people
• To raise awareness programs for general public about environmental protection
• To enhance our efforts along with other organizations for environmental protection through advocacy
• To develop partnerships with other organizations and ministries to work for the environmental protection
• To rehabilitate historical sites To preserve community traditions through series of initiatives e.g. folk games, dances, customs, way of life, stories, myths and handicrafts by realizing audio/video documentaries, writing books , organizing exhibitions and making linkages
• To raise public awareness on disaster preparedness through proper utilization of available resources
• To facilitate urgent relief in emergencies