In a significant stride towards empowering vulnerable youths including men and women, the Organization for Sustainable Aid in Afghanistan (OSAA) has successfully concluded its “Six-Month Vocational and Professional Training Project”. The project launched in November 2022 and wrapping up in July 2024. This initiative has made a profound impact on 100 young individuals across the[…..]
World Vision Afghanistan Country representative visited Ansari VTC and met OSAA team
On Friday, May 2, 2024, Ms. Tallnderz Dastrbaay, the Country Director of World Vision, and Ms. Helnor Manpiot, the Regional manager of the World Vision INGO, visited the Ansari Vocational Training Center. The visit began with a warm welcome by Ms. Fareshta Yaqoubi, the Director of the OSAA organization. Ms. Yaqoubi highlighted that OSAA has[…..]
Distribution of WCKs and Blankets to Vulnerable Households in Herat province
During the first week of March, a joint assessment conducted by UNICEF, Help Germany, and the Organization for Sustainable Aid in Afghanistan (OSAA) identified 132 households (HHs) as the most vulnerable and in need of assistance in Shaydaye and Takhte Safar areas in Herat city. This assessment aimed to address the urgent needs of these[…..]
OSAA Provided Winterization Aid to Widowed Women Affected by Earthquakes in Herat Province
Organization for Sustainable Aid in Afghanistan (OSAA) provided winter aid to vulnerable EQ-affected female households in Herat province. In a collaborative effort with Ein Herz für Afghanistan, the Organization for Sustainable Aid in Afghanistan (OSAA) successfully executed an emergency non-food winter aid distribution project in December 2023. The project aimed to alleviate the hardships faced[…..]
Herat Earthquake Response: OSAA provided humanitarian services for the affected women and children.
A severe 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Herat Province, western Afghanistan, on October 7, 2023, at roughly 11:00 a.m. local time. Following the original quake, multiple aftershocks shook the region, affecting adjacent provinces Badghis and Farah as well. The damage was enormous, causing extensive damage to villages and critical infrastructure. In addition, a series of more than[…..]
OSAA held the 3rd Inter-Community Dialogue on the Child Protection Structures’ Experience Sharing
OSAA held the 3rd Inter-Community Dialogue on the Child Protection Structures’ Experience Sharing The OSAA organization held the 3rd Inter-Community Dialogue on the Child Protection Structures’ experience Sharing in Herat province on Wednesday, May 24, 2022. The dialogue was held with the participation of Ms. Fareshta Yaqoubi, OSAA Managing Director, Mr. Sayed Ahmad Basim Gailani,[…..]
In order to strengthen bilateral cooperation, OSAA signed a MoU with the Herat Chamber of Women Traders
On March 14, 2023, the OSAA director and director of the Herat Chamber of Women Traders signed an MoU for cooperation in supporting the female graduates of the TVET project and involving them in the labor market. Ms. Fareshta Yaqoubi, OSAA managing director, said that through this joint cooperation, we will introduce the female[…..]
OSAA celebrated the 25th of November to support vulnerable Afghan women and strengthen efforts to prevent violence against women
On Thursday, November 24, 2022, the OSAA organization celebrated the International Day for Prohibition of Violence Against Women (November 25) at the conference hall of Hotel Arg in Herat city. In this gathering, which was held under the title (Say no to violence), the information and culture director in Herat province, the deputy of[…..]
The products of the technical and vocational graduates of OSAA VTCs were exhibited in the Herat TVET products exhibition.
On November 26, 2022, the Herat TVET exhibition was held by DoLSA in Herat province. The exhibition was inaugurated with the participation of DoLSA and Information and culture directors, OSAA and other NGO leadership, and other officials. In this exhibition, all the handicrafts and products of the project trainees (especially in handicrafts, tailoring, carpet weaving,[…..]
UNICEF deputy country representative visited Ansari Vocational Training Canter
On August 9, 2022, the deputy country representative of UNICEF visited Ansari vocational training center of the OSAA organization. On this visit, Mr. Ebrahim Seddiq, Regional Director of UNICEF, and Mr. Mohammad Asif Foulad, Country Director of Help Germany INGO was accompanying her. At the beginning, Mr. Hikmat, Program Manager of OSAA thanked UNICEF for[…..]