Geographic Coverage
Geographic Location and Operational Reach of CARO
Country of Operation: Afghanistan
National Headquarters:
📍 Kabul
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Address: Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan, Street 15, Kabul, Afghanistan
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Serves as the central coordination hub for all CARO programs, planning, and management activities.
Regional & Provincial Offices:
CARO maintains a strong field presence in several provinces, with established offices in:
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Herat (Western Region)
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Focus on education, health, and livestock support programs.
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Ghazni (Southeast Region)
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Targeting ethnic minorities and supporting inclusive education initiatives.
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Khost (Southeast Region)
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Home to several Community-Based Education (CBE) and nutrition programs.
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Paktika (Southeast Region)
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Implementing emergency shelter, education, and health services.
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Logar (Central Region)
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WASH, education, and advocacy activities for marginalized communities.
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Wardak (Central Region)
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WASH, education, and advocacy activities for marginalized communities.
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Implementing emergency shelter, education, and health services.
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Former and Pilot Project Areas:
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Nuristan: Peacebuilding and minority rights advocacy
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Mazar-e-Sharif (Balkh Province): Livestock and home-based dairy pilot
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Parwan & Kapisa: Livelihood and veterinary support
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Nangarhar: Anti-corruption and access to justice programs
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Other remote and rural provinces as needed for specific projects
Target Areas by Sector:
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Education: Focused in rural/underserved districts across all covered provinces
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Health & Nutrition: Priority in maternal/child health gaps and malnourished zones
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WASH: Implemented in both school and community contexts
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Shelter & SNFI: Primarily in conflict-affected and disaster-prone regions
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Livelihoods & Livestock: Piloted in northern and central regions
Key Characteristics of CARO's Geographic Focus:
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Prioritizes marginalized ethnic groups, minorities, women-headed households, and children with disabilities.
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Operates in conflict-affected, post-disaster, and low-access regions.
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Expanding into provinces with high need and limited NGO presence
