A peaceful, green, and prosperous Afghanistan where all people enjoy dignity, opportunity, and the highest societal values and living standards. long-term resilience.
GAALO – Green Afghanistan Agriculture and Livestock Organization
GAALO – Green Afghanistan Agriculture and Livestock Organization
Empowering Afghan Communities Through Innovation and Resilience
GAALO (Green Afghanistan Agriculture and Livestock Organization) is a national, non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit organization founded in 2006 and officially registered with the Ministry of Economy in 2009. Headquartered in Kabul with active regional offices across Afghanistan, GAALO works to empower Afghan communities through multi-sectoral, inclusive, and sustainable development
approaches.
Over the years, GAALO has evolved into a key development actor in Afghanistan, delivering integrated programs across a wide range of thematic areas, including:
- Agriculture and Food Security
- Livestock Development & Veterinary Services
- Climate Change Adaptation and Natural Resource Management
- Sustainable Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment
- Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) and gender inclusion
- Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise (MSME) support and entrepreneurship
- Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
- Education & Community Awareness
- Nutrition and Public Health
- Emergency Response and Humanitarian Assistance
- Research, Policy Advocacy, and Capacity Building
GAALO’s work is deeply rooted in community engagement, innovation, and resilience- building. By designing context-specific, evidence-based, and scalable solutions, GAALO continues to address the root causes of poverty, food insecurity, gender inequality, and underdevelopment, while strengthening the capacities of individuals, institutions, and
local systems.
Our Services
To empower Afghan communities by delivering meaningful, inclusive, and sustainable programs that transform lives and build long-term resilience.
GAALO’s core objectives are to:
- Restore Afghanistan’s agricultural productivity and strengthen food security.
- Promote sustainable livestock development and expand veterinary outreach.
- Conduct research in agriculture, health, environment, and development sectors.
- Design and distribute technical manuals and community awareness materials.
- Provide rapid and effective emergency response to natural and man-made disasters.
- Enhance socio-economic awareness among marginalized populations.
- Support access to quality education, health, gender equality, and human rights.
GAALO is guided by the following core values:
- Commitment to Excellence
- Transparency and Integrity
- Innovation and Creativity
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Trust and Accountability
- Teamwork and Respect
- Client-Centered Service
- Leadership and Empowerment
20+ projects completed
Over $2.5 million USD in funding mobilized
Operations in 20+ provinces
60,000+ direct beneficiaries (households)
Key donors: WFP, IOM, UNDP, AHF, TDH, UNOPS, AfghanAid
GAALO has proudly collaborated with:
- World Food Programme (WFP)
- International Organization for Migration (IOM)
- DT Global / SWIM
- Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF)
- Terre des Hommes (TDH)
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- UN OCHA, and others
Key Projects (Highlights Only)
Over the last five years (2020–2024), GAALO has successfully implemented more than 20 projects, totaling over $2.5 million USD in funding, across more than 20 provinces of Afghanistan. These initiatives have directly benefited tens of thousands of households, focusing on both humanitarian assistance and long-term development.
Thematic Focus Areas Include:
Emergency Response & Food Assistance
Delivered unconditional seasonal support, in-kind and cash-based food assistance to over 50,000 food-insecure households in provinces like Kabul, Khost, Jawzjan, Kapisa, and Parwan, in collaboration with WFP, UNOCHA, and AHF.
Water Resource & Natural Resource Management
Conducted participatory watershed management and on-farm water management trainings for over 20,000 farmers, association members, and civil servants in Badakhshan, Samangan, and Balkh, through AECOM/SWIM projects.
Livelihoods & Women’s Empowerment
Promoted women’s economic participation through literacy, poultry farming, and vocational skill-building programs in Badakhshan and other provinces with support from TDH and other partners.
Education & Environmental Awareness
Carried out mobile theater and community engagement campaigns to raise awareness on biodiversity, climate change, and environmental protection in Kabul and beyond, with support from UNDP/UNOPS/GEF-SGP.
Agriculture, Livestock & Natural Resource Management
Agriculture and Food Security
Livestock Development & Veterinary Services
Climate Change Adaptation and Natural Resource Management
Livelihoods, Economic Empowerment & Social Inclusion
Sustainable Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment
Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) and Gender Inclusion
Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise (MSME) Support and Entrepreneurship
Education & Community Awareness
Community Development, Health & Humanitarian Assistance
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
Nutrition and Public Health
Emergency Response and Humanitarian Assistance
Research, Policy Advocacy, and Capacity Building
Key Partners & Donors
GAALO has proudly collaborated with:
Impact Snapshot (2020–2024):
20+ projects completed
Over $2.5 million USD in funding mobilized
Operations in 20+ provinces
60,000+ direct beneficiaries (households)
Key donors: WFP, IOM, UNDP, AHF, TDH, UNOPS, AfghanAid