Afghanistan
ADF Programs in Afghanistan
The needs at the local level in Afghanistan for emergency relief, reintegration of refugees and internally displaced populations, and reconstruction of the political, social, economic, and physical infrastructure are tremendous. In order for Afghanistan to make a peaceful and sustainable transition into a more democratic and developed country, efforts to address those needs must build the capacity of the Afghan people in the process and foster the emergence of strong communities and civic engagement.
Current political changes in Afghanistan and the commitment of the international community and the Interim Authority in Afghanistan to reconstruction and development offer important opportunities to assist the Afghan people in rebuilding their country. Among the most urgent needs are those related to restoring minimum levels of food security and rebuilding critical infrastructure. Quick impact programming that revitalizes and restores livelihoods so that people can buy food, increases local food production, and re-establishes a minimum level of critical services at the community level is crucial at this time. Moreover, geographic balance and coverage are equally important in implementing program activities so that the impact of the rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts can be capitalized on and materialized across Afghanistan and benefit the country’s ethnic diversity.
ADF is thus focusing its reconstruction and development efforts in the central region of Afghanistan, which has been traditionally deprived of outside support. Ethnically, the region is mixed. There are Hazara, and Pashtun communities. The region has a higher concentration of the Hazara ethnic minority relative to other regions in Afghanistan, and thus the area has became to be known as the “Hazarajat” region or the land of the Hazaras.
ADF in partnership with the Ghazni Rural Support Program (GRSP), an Afghani non-governmental organization established in 1993, is developing community development programming based on a 2002 needs assessments conducted at the community level, which determined the urgent needs in Afghan communities such as the rehabilitation of water systems; revitalization of small-scale and traditional agricultural production and other income generating activities; and rehabilitation and development of basic community infrastructure and services. Please consult this website frequently as more updates become available from Afghanistan.
Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program - Recruitment 2010
Applications for the 2010 Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program for High School, University Undergraduates and Adult Chaperones are now being accepted.
Haiti Earthquake Relief and Reconstruction Fund
ADF is working in partnership with Haiti's non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in mobilizing resources for emergency relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction services for the people in Haiti impacted by the earthquake on January 13, 2010. ADF has experience working in Haiti since 1985. ADF and Haitian NGO partners are organizing emergency relief services including food, clothing, shelter, medical care; post-disaster psychological counseling and developing longer-term recovery plans for the reconstruction of orphanages, schools and hospitals in the disaster area. ADF has established a "Haiti Earthquake Relief and Reconstruction Fund" seeking resources necessary for these emergency relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction services. Contributions to this Fund, which are U.S. tax deductible, can be made through America’s Development Foundation , a 501(c) 3 tax exempt charitable organization, by going to www.youtube.com/adfusa.
Local Economic Development Highlight
"Local self-government has two choices: to order the strategy from a specialized institution, pay a lot of money for it, and get the material fast, or to choose a much slower, participatory process and develop a plan relying on local experts and assistance on outside consultants. We chose the participatory process, worked for 15 months, but now we have a strategy understood by all members of the community, who are now prepared to implement it, because they were the ones who participated in its development.” – says Atila Babi, president of Backa Topola municipality
ADF supported the founding of Fruit Marketing Federation in Serbia
ADF supported the founding of Fruit Marketing Federation “Apple Land” in North of Vojvodina - Agricultural sector development in Serbia has been severely impeded during the last 20 years by the economic fluctuations and political problems which followed the break-up of the former Yugoslavia. As a result, agricultural output has been far below its potential. These influences have also depleted the capital base of farmers and agro-processors, leading to inefficient production and public institutions that are ill-suited to a market economy. Recognizing the significant potential for the growth and development of fruit farming , USAID through its implementing partner ADF supported the “Vocko” cooperative from Tavankut, a community near Subotica, by providing it with basic equipment for handling and storing the apples. In addition, ADF negotiated preferential loan arrangements for the cooperative and facilitated capacity building trainings for its management. >>>Read More>>>
A Modern Twist on Traditional Crafts, Serbia Program
ADF supported Ethno-Network strives to make handicraft production profitable - Until recently, those looking for well-made, traditional handicrafts in Serbia had to look pretty hard. Good quality products were being made but only shoppers in-the-know could easily find them. Over the past year, ADF has been working on a project to help producers to more effectively market and sell their homemade and original crafts. Recognizing the quality and beauty of what can be made in Serbia, the “Ethno-network” project was designed to produce and promote products that are the result of the cultural wealth of centuries of tradition—in a way that they can be appreciated and sold in the modern world. USAID’s Community Revitalization through Democratic Action – Economy (CRDA-E) partner America’s Development Foundation (ADF) began this program by working with women’s groups from Vojvodina and Eastern Serbia. >>>Read More>>>
2010 Application Form IYLEP-University Undergraduates
2010 Application Form IYLEP -High School Students
2010 Application Form IYLEP-Adult Chaperone
ADF Cooperation Letter with CCTF
Proposal Writing Training Manual English
ADF Proposal Writing Manual developed for Iraq.
Human Rights Fund Haiti Info Cover with Original Artwork by Frantz Ewald
Training for Egyptian NGO's
Training for Egyptian NGO's
Egypt NGO Conference
