Afghan Altruistic
Humanitarian Organization
A non-profit NGO headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, committed to humanitarian service, peacebuilding, and human rights advocacy.
General Information
Legal status and organizational details
Organization Details
AAHO Foundation (Afghan Altruistic Humanitarian Organization)
Contact Details
Joop Geesinkweg 901-999, 1114 AB, Amsterdam Amstel, The Netherlands
Our Purpose
Our Mission
AAHO empowers Afghan communities by honoring their cultural and historical strengths in medicine, knowledge, and wellbeing, and combining them with global expertise and universal values.
Our mission is to strengthen resilience, self-determination, and social progress by ensuring access to essential needs food, healthcare, education, and livelihoods while also advocating for human rights, peace, and sustainable development in Afghanistan and beyond.
Our Vision
At AAHO, we are committed to upholding fundamental human rights and promoting peace, dignity, and sustainable development for all.
As an altruistic humanitarian organization, we strive to be a center of solutions for those in need and a catalyst for positive change in conflict-affected regions such as Afghanistan and beyond.
Board of Directors
Leadership committed to humanitarian service
Mahboob Zaher Dawran
Founder & Managing Director
Mr Wahid Zwandai
Voice Chairman
Ms Florence Patang
Secretary
Ms Dewa M Sheer
President for Empowerment & Education
Mr Musa Anwari
Youth & Volunteer Engagement Director
Behishta Anwar
Director of women Emperwerment & Refugees Advocacy
Advisory Board
Expert advisors supporting our mission
Mr Bilal Arif
Financial Advisor
Engineer Obaidullah Abullah
Fundraising & Development Expert
Mr Noor Muhammad Noori
Business & Management Professional
Activities and Policy
Our Activities
- Universal Healthcare & Welfare
- Education
- Refugees resettlement & Skills Acquisition
Our Objectives
- Contributing to the relief of physical and mental suffering of persons coming from countries torn by war and affected by poverty
- Developing projects aimed at promoting perspective for people in hopeless situations
- Developing and supporting empowerment and education projects
Method of Implementation
How we deliver our programs and services
In The Field of Healthcare
- Projects to promote universally accepted healthcare facilities in disaster areas
- Promotion of participation in foreign training programs for medical students from areas experiencing humanitarian crises
- Promotion of facilities for mental recovery after traumatic situations
In The Field of Education
- Promoting opportunities for participation in education for women and children that meet international standards
- Educational empowerment projects
- Digital and none Digital Education
- Scholarship opportunities
Recent Activities
Activities in 2024
Due to uncompleted formalities, no activities have been developed in the Netherlands in 2024.
Activities in 2023
Due to uncompleted formalities, no activities have been developed in the Netherlands in 2023.
Sources of Income
How we fund our humanitarian work
Gifts and Donations
Government Subsidies
Private Sponsorships
Crowdfunding
For specific projects
Ticket Sales
For organized events
Training Programs
Contributions for participation
Corporate Sponsorships
Fundraising Campaigns
Special Intervention Funds
Reimbursements Policy
For Administrators and Volunteers
AAHO complies with the applicable laws and regulations for a remuneration policy for Directors and volunteers of an ANBI. There will be no rewards in the starting situation.
Join Our Mission
Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most. Your support helps us continue our humanitarian work in Afghanistan and beyond.
