Saifrood Unity and Aid Organization (SUAO), in partnership with Rebuild Aid Forening and with financial support from the Danish Emergency Relief Fund (DERF), successfully implemented an emergency humanitarian project titled “Emergency Response to Flood-Affected Households in Badghis Province, Afghanistan.”
The project was designed to support families whose homes, agricultural land, crops, livestock, and primary sources of livelihood were severely affected by devastating floods caused by heavy rainfall. These households were left facing significant humanitarian and economic challenges, requiring urgent assistance to meet their basic needs.
Following comprehensive field assessments, detailed needs evaluations, and a transparent beneficiary selection process based on established vulnerability criteria, 150 highly vulnerable households were identified to receive emergency cash assistance. Each household received a cash grant equivalent to approximately three months of essential living expenses, enabling families to prioritize and purchase the items they needed most, including food, healthcare, clothing, shelter, and other basic necessities.
The cash distribution was conducted in close coordination with the relevant local authorities and community representatives. The distribution process was attended by the Acting Head of the Department of Economy of Badghis Province, the Director of Village Affairs of Muqur District, local council representatives, community elders, and other local stakeholders, ensuring transparency, accountability, fairness, and community participation throughout the implementation.
The project reached vulnerable households from Chah Kabli, Miranzai, Zad Ali Sofla, Zad Ali Ulya, Andaran, Kahshaniha, and Mohammadzai villages in Muqur District, as well as Tapa Eidgah and Jar Bozkashi in the provincial capital of Badghis. These communities were among the areas most severely affected by the recent floods.
Saifrood Unity and Aid Organization believes that cash assistance is one of the most effective and dignified forms of humanitarian support, empowering affected families to make informed decisions based on their own priority needs while preserving their dignity and enabling them to begin rebuilding their lives and livelihoods more quickly.
Saifrood Unity and Aid Organization sincerely expresses its appreciation to Rebuild Aid Forening for its valuable partnership and to the Danish Emergency Relief Fund (DERF) for its generous financial support. SUAO remains committed to standing alongside the people of Afghanistan—particularly those affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises—and to continuing its efforts to reduce human suffering, strengthen community resilience, and improve the living conditions of vulnerable populations.
Together, we are working to build a safer, more resilient, and more hopeful future for vulnerable families across Afghanistan.
Verification meeting with beneficiaries before emergency cash distribution.Administrative documentation completed before humanitarian cash assistance.Beneficiary registration before receiving emergency humanitarian assistance.Individual consultation with a beneficiary during project implementation.Project staff preparing beneficiary documentation before cash distribution.Beneficiary receiving cash assistance and implementation guidance.Document verification and registration process before emergency cash assistance distribution.Processing beneficiary records during emergency cash assistance activities.Field coordination and beneficiary verification during project implementation.Verification of beneficiary documentation during emergency cash distribution.Beneficiary verification and humanitarian assistance delivery.Beneficiary identity verification before cash distribution under the emergency flood response project implemented by Saifrood Unity and Aid Organization (SUAO) in partnership with Rebuild Aid Forening and funded by DERF.SUAO and Rebuild Aid Forening complete emergency cash assistance distribution in Badghis Province.Final beneficiary registration before cash assistance.Verification conducted by SUAO and Rebuild Aid Forening before emergency cash distribution.Beneficiary registration coordinated by SUAO.Identity verification before humanitarian assistance.Consultation with community leaders.Beneficiary document verification.Community coordination with beneficiaries.Community awareness meeting before cash assistance.Community gathering before humanitarian assistance.Cash assistance distribution by SUAO and Rebuild Aid Forening.Emergency cash assistance reaches vulnerable households.Preparation of beneficiary documentation by SUAO.Community engagement before emergency cash assistance.Pre-distribution briefing for flood-affected households.Identity verification during humanitarian cash distribution.Beneficiary registration before emergency cash distribution.Flood-affected beneficiaries waiting to receive emergency cash assistance.Coordination and beneficiary verification during emergency cash assistance activities.Beneficiary verification before emergency cash distribution in Badghis Province by Saifrood Unity and Aid Organization (SUAO) in partnership with Rebuild Aid Forening.
On Monday, 22 June 2026, Rebuild Aid Forening welcomed representatives from CISU to the organization’s office in Aarhus for a scheduled monitoring visit (tilsyn). The visit took place from 09:00 until approximately 12:15 and formed part of CISU’s regular oversight of Danish grant holders receiving funding from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs through CISU.
The monitoring visit was conducted by Hans-Jakob Hausmann (Advisor), Bolette Kornum (Controller) and Andrea Kiel Christensen from CISU. Representatives from Rebuild Aid Forening’s management and board participated throughout the meeting.
Following the agreed Terms of Reference, the meeting included a comprehensive review of Rebuild Aid Forening’s organizational structure, governance, accountability mechanisms, financial management systems, internal procedures, policies, monitoring framework, and documentation related to the organization’s ongoing humanitarian and development projects.
The CISU team also reviewed the organization’s completed self-assessment tools, including the Organisational Development Tool (ODT), the Accountability Checklist, and the Financial Checklist, together with supporting documentation covering financial management, procurement procedures, internal controls, partnerships, monitoring practices, and project implementation.
In addition, selected project documentation, narrative reports, financial reports, and partnership agreements relating to current CISU-supported initiatives were discussed as part of the monitoring process. The dialogue provided an opportunity to review existing systems, exchange experiences, and discuss opportunities for further strengthening organizational capacity and good governance.
For Rebuild Aid Forening, the monitoring visit represented a valuable opportunity for professional dialogue, learning, and continuous organizational development. The organization greatly appreciates the constructive approach adopted by the CISU team and the practical guidance provided throughout the visit.
“We view monitoring not only as an accountability requirement, but also as an important opportunity to learn, improve, and strengthen our organization. We sincerely appreciate CISU’s professional guidance and the open dialogue during the visit,” said Abdullah Samim, Director of Rebuild Aid Forening.
Rebuild Aid Forening remains committed to maintaining high standards of transparency, accountability, responsible financial management, and effective project implementation. Continuous improvement of organizational systems and governance remains a central priority as the organization continues its humanitarian and development work in partnership with local organizations and international donors.
Rebuild Aid Forening would like to extend its sincere appreciation to CISU for the professional, constructive, and collaborative monitoring visit and looks forward to continuing the strong partnership in support of high-quality humanitarian and development assistance.
Rebuild Aid Forening and Saifrood Unity and Aid Organization Successfully Support Vulnerable Families in Khost Province
As part of their continued humanitarian commitment to supporting vulnerable and conflict-affected communities in Afghanistan, Rebuild Aid Forening, as the grant holder, in partnership with Saifrood Unity and Aid Organization (SUAO) as the implementing partner, successfully completed the distribution of emergency cash assistance to 350 conflict-displaced and vulnerable families in Alisher and Gurbuz Districts of Khost Province.
The humanitarian assistance was delivered under the project titled:
“Emergency Response for Conflict-Displaced Families along the Afghanistan–Pakistan Border”
The project was generously funded by the Danish Emergency Relief Fund (DERF) and implemented jointly by Rebuild Aid Forening and Saifrood Unity and Aid Organization (SUAO) to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of families affected by ongoing border tensions and armed clashes along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border.
Supporting Communities Affected by Border Conflict
In recent months, communities living near the Afghanistan–Pakistan border have experienced severe humanitarian challenges due to escalating insecurity, armed clashes, forced displacement, destruction of homes, interruption of livelihoods, and worsening socio-economic conditions.
To address these urgent needs, the project provided emergency cash assistance to vulnerable families in Alisher and Gurbuz Districts of Khost Province.
The beneficiary households were selected through comprehensive field assessments and close coordination with local authorities, community elders, development councils, and community representatives to ensure transparency, fairness, and support for the most vulnerable families.
The assistance targeted families from the following areas:
Alisher District
Chargotai
Zakarkhail
Sadak
Landar
Kotkai
Yorom
Babrak Tana
Gurbuz District
Nari
Masha
Bori Khail
Sheikh Amir
These communities have been among the most severely affected by displacement, loss of livelihoods, economic hardship, and insecurity caused by the border conflict.
Humanitarian Objectives of the Project
The primary objective of the initiative was to provide rapid humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected families and reduce the immediate economic burden caused by displacement and crisis.
The project specifically aimed to:
Address urgent humanitarian needs of affected households
Reduce economic pressures on vulnerable families
Prevent further escalation of the humanitarian crisis
Support women, children, elderly people, persons with disabilities, and female-headed households
Protect human dignity and strengthen community resilience
Ensure transparent and accountable humanitarian assistance delivery
The emergency cash assistance enabled beneficiary families to address their immediate priorities, including food, shelter, healthcare, transportation, and other basic needs.
Transparent and Coordinated Humanitarian Response
The distribution activities in both districts were conducted in a transparent, organized, and well-coordinated manner with the participation and oversight of:
Representatives of the Khost Provincial Department of Economy
District local authorities
Community elders and village representatives
Security institutions
Development councils
Monitoring and verification teams
This strong coordination between humanitarian actors, local authorities, and communities played a vital role in ensuring fair beneficiary selection, accountability, and smooth implementation of the project activities.
Statements from Project Leadership
During the distribution activities, Mr. Farid Ahmad Yari, Project Manager, emphasized the importance of humanitarian accountability and dignity-centered assistance:
“We are committed to delivering humanitarian assistance in the most transparent, fair, and effective manner possible to those genuinely in need. The purpose of this program is not only the distribution of cash assistance, but also the protection of human dignity and the reduction of the daily hardships faced by families affected by recent crises.”
He further explained that field teams from Saifrood Unity and Aid Organization carried out extensive assessments and coordinated closely with local stakeholders to identify deserving beneficiaries and ensure the assistance reached the most vulnerable households.
Commitment to Vulnerable Communities
Mr. Abdullah Samim, President of Saifrood Unity and Aid Organization, highlighted the organization’s long-term commitment to supporting vulnerable communities across Afghanistan and appreciated the role of Rebuild Aid Forening and all supporting stakeholders.
He stated:
“We sincerely appreciate the support and cooperation of Rebuild Aid Forening, the Danish Emergency Relief Fund, the Khost Provincial Department of Economy, district authorities, community elders, security institutions, and all individuals who contributed to facilitating this humanitarian response. This coordination and mutual trust are essential for the successful implementation of humanitarian projects.”
He further added:
“Saifrood Unity and Aid Organization remains committed to standing beside the people of Afghanistan, especially families affected by conflict, displacement, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises. We believe that solidarity, community participation, and close cooperation between humanitarian organizations and local communities can significantly reduce the suffering of vulnerable families.”
Mr. Samim also confirmed that the humanitarian assistance process for all targeted districts under the project has now been successfully completed.
Strengthening Humanitarian Partnerships
The successful implementation of this project demonstrates the importance of strong humanitarian partnerships between international donors, grant holders, and local implementing organizations in responding to crises in Afghanistan.
Through the financial support of the Danish Emergency Relief Fund (DERF), the coordination and grant management of Rebuild Aid Forening, and the field implementation capacity of Saifrood Unity and Aid Organization, vulnerable families affected by border conflict were able to receive timely and life-saving humanitarian assistance.
The project also reinforced the importance of community engagement, local coordination, and transparent humanitarian programming in reaching vulnerable populations effectively.
Broader Humanitarian Efforts
In addition to this emergency response project, Saifrood Unity and Aid Organization has implemented a wide range of humanitarian, social, and development initiatives across Afghanistan in recent years, including:
Cash assistance and legal counseling for Afghan returnees from Iran
Emergency response support for earthquake-affected families in Kunar Province
Humanitarian cash assistance for internally displaced families
Social and legal support services for vulnerable groups
Educational and sports activities for youth
Humanitarian response planning for flood-affected communities in Badghis Province
These initiatives reflect the organization’s broader commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and strengthening resilience across Afghanistan.
Looking Forward
At the conclusion of the project activities, officials from Rebuild Aid Forening and Saifrood Unity and Aid Organization expressed hope that the emergency cash assistance would help alleviate some of the immediate hardships faced by affected families and contribute to stronger humanitarian support systems for vulnerable communities in the future.
Both organizations reaffirmed their commitment to continuing humanitarian cooperation and supporting communities affected by conflict, displacement, and humanitarian crises throughout Afghanistan.
SUAO humanitarian team manages the registration and cash assistance process for vulnerable families affected by border conflicts in Alisher District, Khost.Beneficiary families complete registration procedures during the emergency humanitarian cash distribution program implemented by SUAO in Alisher District.
Local residents and humanitarian workers participate in the emergency response assistance program organized by SUAO in Khost Province.SUAO staff and local representatives coordinate emergency cash assistance delivery for conflict-affected families in Khost.Beneficiaries interact with SUAO staff during the humanitarian cash assistance registration and verification process.
The emergency response distribution center established by SUAO for vulnerable families affected by border conflicts in Khost Province.Conflict-affected residents gather during the implementation of SUAO’s emergency response project in Alisher District.A SUAO team member provides guidance and information to beneficiaries during the humanitarian response activity in Alisher District.SUAO humanitarian staff distribute emergency cash support to conflict-affected families and vulnerable children in Alisher District.Humanitarian workers from Saifrood Unity and Aid Organization complete documentation and assistance procedures for affected families.
The 2nd edition of the Rebuild Aid Association’s brochure has been released. We are making the brochure available online, so you can download it, save it on your computer, or print it.
Genbrug til Syd has responded to our application and has granted funding for a new shipment to Afghanistan.
At the Rebuild Aid Association, our goal is to expand our efforts and partnerships across various provinces in Afghanistan. Therefore, we have selected two new partners we would like to collaborate with: Badghis Social Journalists Association (BSJA), based in Badghis province in the northwestern part of Afghanistan, and Service of Woman Relief Center for Afghanistan (SWRCA), also based in Farah province in the western part of Afghanistan.
Together with our partner organizations, we applied for assistance for the shipment through Genbrug til Syd, and our applications have been received and approved. We are in the process of collecting and packing for the new shipments and extend our thanks to all the schools and educational institutions for their help and efforts in Aarhus and the surrounding areas.
Collection from Smukfest in Skanderborg has benefited a girls’ school
We had the pleasure of gaining access to the grounds of Smukfest in Skanderborg after the festival ended. Six members from our association were able to collect 85 chairs, 11 tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, and more.
The chairs from the collection were donated to a girls’ school in the Taiwara district of Ghor province. After the schools started in connection with the Afghan New Year, the chairs came into use.
Since the school has no physical building, the girls take their chairs from home and bring them to school every day.
The Rebuild Aid Association had the pleasure of packing 2 x 40-foot containers of school and hospital equipment and donating them to the people of Afghanistan.
Part of the equipment was collected by association members, and the rest was collected, prepared, and packed by the Aalborg Aid Center.
We thank our local partner organization, Jameghor Charity Organization, for the excellent cooperation time and again. We continue our collaboration and efforts and hope to expand them to other parts of Afghanistan.
Our latest shipment of school equipment, hospital supplies, disability equipment, and many other goods has arrived in Ghor province.
We are once again happy to have received funding this year for 2 x 40-foot containers from Genbrug Til Syd for shipment to Ghor province in Afghanistan. The containers were packed in collaboration with the renovation workshop at Aalborg Jobcenter. We would like to take this opportunity to extend a thousand thanks to our good friends at Aalborg Jobcenter, who are always helpful with collection, renovation, packing, and shipment.
Both containers were packed full with valuable school and hospital supplies, which will truly benefit patients, students, many people with disabilities, and also assist school staff, who can enjoy school furniture, bookshelves, and cabinets.
A detailed report on this shipment will be published on this website, with plenty of pictures, reports, and thank-you letters.
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