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.