
Capacity Building & Skills Development
Empowering Communities
Through Knowledge and Skills
At Compassionate Afghanistan, we believe in the power of skills and knowledge to transform lives and communities. Through our Capacity Building & Skills Development programs, we are creating opportunities for Afghan individuals, communities, and institutions to grow and thrive. Our initiatives focus on market-relevant training, institutional strengthening, and innovative solutions tailored to Afghanistan’s unique challenges. Together, we can forge a resilient future where every Afghan has the tools to lead a dignified and self-reliant life.
Challenges in Afghanistan
Decades of conflict and socio-economic upheaval have left Afghanistan grappling with significant barriers to growth and self-reliance. These challenges demand immediate action and innovative solutions:
High youth unemployment (over 70%)
Limited female workforce participation (12%)
Skills gap hindering access to sectors like IT
Weak institutional capacity
Digital divide
Compassionate Afghanistan aims to create sustainable change by focusing on capacity building and developing human-centric, market-aligned initiatives to empower individuals and strengthen institutions in Afghanistan.
Objectives
Enhancing Market-Relevant Skills Development
Strengthening Institutional and Organizational Capacity
Promoting Inclusive Economic Empowerment
Fostering Entrepreneurship and MSME Growth
Building Community Resilience and Crisis Preparedness Aligning Skills Development with National and Market Needs

Our Mission:
To provide inclusive, equitable, and adaptable education and literacy opportunities that build resilience, restore hope, and enable Afghans to thrive locally and compete in the global landscape.
Strategies for Empowerment
To ensure meaningful and long-lasting change, we employ a multi-faceted, globally-aligned approach to capacity building and skills development.
Empowers through needs-based training.
Implements inclusive programming.
Develops strategic partnerships.
Initiates sustainability initiatives.
Aligns with SDGs 4, 8, and 17.
Fosters lasting change through capacity and skills development.
Core Program Components

Professional Development and Technical Education

Primary & Emergency Healthcare

Nutrition & Disease Prevention

Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)

Health Workforce Development & System Strengthening
Programmatic Domains
Compassionate Afghanistan implements programs and sub-programs to address immediate needs while laying a foundation for long-term progress, focusing on:
Professional Development and Technical Education.
Organizational and Institutional Reinforcement.
Economic Empowerment of Women.
Advanced Skills and Digital Literacy.
Entrepreneurship and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Support.
Urgent Appeals & Campaigns
Community-Based Women’s Business & Skills Development Programme
Call to Action
Capacity Building & Skills Development is key to unlocking Afghanistan’s potential. Together, we can create a more inclusive, resilient, and empowered Afghan society. Join us in making this vision a reality.
Become a Partner: Work with us to co-develop programs that transform communities.
Volunteer Your Expertise: Contribute your skills to design or deliver new training programs.
Spread the Word: Advocate for Afghan empowerment by sharing our initiatives.
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Together, we build hope and resilience.
