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SAMARITAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
— · EIN · sdp-org.com
profile · synthesized from sources

Samandar Development Program (SDP) is a local Afghan NGO founded in 1998 to support vulnerable populations, especially women and children, in the aftermath of civil conflict. The organization implements development and humanitarian projects across Afghanistan, with a focus on western provinces, in areas including education, agriculture, vocational training, and emergency response. SDP operates in partnership with UN agencies, international NGOs, and donor governments.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Agriculture Development
Supports sustainable farming and livestock practices through training in modern techniques, resource management, and animal husbandry.
Education Initiatives
Builds and renovates schools, provides learning materials, and trains teachers to improve access and quality of education.
Emergency Response
Provides rapid assistance during natural disasters including food, shelter, medical aid, and community rebuilding support.
Livelihood Enhancement
Supports microfinance, entrepreneurship training, and small business development to improve long-term economic stability.
Vocational Training
Offers skills training in carpet weaving, plumbing, metalworking, machinery repair, carpentry, tailoring, and electronics to promote employment and entrepreneurship.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Vocational and Life Skills Training 2 activities
    • Livelihood Enhancement Projects
      Implements livelihood enhancement initiatives in Afghanistan through microfinance, entrepreneurship training, and small business support to promote long-term financial security.
    • Vocational Training Programs
      Offers vocational training in carpet weaving, plumbing, metalworking, machinery repair, carpentry, tailoring, and electronics to support employment and entrepreneurship, with documented implementation in Afghanistan.
  • Education Sponsorship and Academic Support 1 activity
    • Education Initiatives
      Conducts education programs including school construction and renovation, provision of learning materials, and teacher training to improve access and quality of education in Afghanistan.
  • Emergency Response and Relief Operations 1 activity
    • Emergency Response Services
      Provides emergency response during natural disasters, including distribution of food, shelter, medical aid, and support for community rebuilding, with documented operations in Afghanistan since 2005.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Agriculture Development Programs
      Implements agriculture development initiatives in Afghanistan that provide training in modern farming techniques, resource management, and animal husbandry to improve food security and rural incomes.
    • Development Project Implementation
      Has completed approximately 100 development projects in Afghanistan since 2005 across sectors including emergency response, agriculture, vocational training, education, and livelihood enhancement.
relationships · 28

who they work with

  • ANCB Partner — Collaborated with SDP on development projects
  • ASGP USAID Partner — Collaborated with SDP on development projects
  • AWATT Partner — Collaborated with SDP on development projects
  • AWATT Partner — International partner in development projects in Afghanistan
  • BRAC Partner — International partner in development projects in Afghanistan
  • CVG Partner — Collaborated with SDP on development projects
  • CVG Partner — International partner in development projects in Afghanistan
  • Embassy of India Partner — Collaborated with SDP on development projects
  • GAGP Partner — International partner in development projects in Afghanistan
  • GAGP (Japan Government) Partner — Collaborated with SDP on development projects
  • INTERSOS Partner — Collaborated with SDP on development projects
  • INTERSOS Partner — International partner in development projects in Afghanistan
  • IRC Partner — Collaborated with SDP on development projects
  • IRC Partner — International partner in development projects in Afghanistan
  • MRRD Partner — Collaborated with SDP on development projects
  • PRT Partner — International partner in development projects in Afghanistan
  • PRT (Herat) Partner — Collaborated with SDP on development projects
  • Provincial Government of All Western Region Partner — Collaborated with SDP on development projects
  • UNDP Partner — Collaborated with SDP on development projects
  • UNDP Partner — International partner in development projects in Afghanistan
  • UNHCR Partner — International partner in development projects in Afghanistan
  • UNIFEM Partner — Collaborated with SDP on development projects
  • UNOPS Partner — Collaborated with SDP on development projects
  • UNOPS Partner — International partner in development projects in Afghanistan
  • US-EMBASSY Partner — International partner in development projects in Afghanistan
  • United States Army Partner — Collaborated with SDP on development projects
  • WFP Partner — Collaborated with SDP on development projects
  • WFP Partner — International partner in development projects in Afghanistan