Building the resilience of remote, vulnerable communities in Badakhshan, north-eastern Afghanistan

The proposed project will be implemented in eight villages in the four districts of Keshim, Argo, Darayem and Shar-e-Buzarg of Badakhshan province. The targeted villages are located in remote, under-served areas, areas where accessibility is difficult, infrastructure and basic services are either poor or absent, life expectancy is low, malnutrition is common and water-borne diseases are frequent due to lack of access to clean water and sanitation. The community members and their Community Development Councils (CDCs) are the key drivers of the whole process. The CDCs are the key point of contact in all communities where Mission East works, which helps to legitimize and strengthen their role, and  to build community cohesion and understanding of shared needs and goals. Vulnerability differences within these communities are also addressed to ensure that the traditionally marginalized members are being included in the development process and their needs are being addressed.