PESCO Afghanistan

History: Piwand-Emroz Social and Cultural Organization (PESCO) is a non-profit, non-governmental, non-denominational charitable foundation registered in Kabul Ministry of Economy. Established in January 2009, by a group of like-minded humanitarians, the aim is to reduce poverty, promote human rights, and support sustainable development in Afghanistan. The NGO is based in Mazar, Afghanistan where it was officially registered as a recognized charity in 2011 by the Government of Afghanistan. The organization is designed to address both the emergency and long-term needs of the most vulnerable persons, with a focus on woman and children. We are currently operational in Northern provinces of the country. Vision: The organization vision is to realize Afghanistan as a country where every inhabitant is living and working to their full potential, whereas no Afghan lives under poverty line anymore. Mission: PESCO's mission is to make positive changes in the lives of poor Afghan inhabitant, children and women in Afghanistan. PESCO's principal beneficiaries are the needy and vulnerable families, women and children headed households in Afghanistan. PESCO's through its various projects seeks to support families in Afghanistan to overcome poverty and assist them toward living in security, peace and integrity. Core Values: PESCO's core values are: - Believes in people's capacity and dignity - Culture and environment friendly - Creativity and innovation - Discipline, participation, team work and openness - Cost consciousness - Gender equity - Accountability and transparency - Honesty and integrity - Justice and fairness - Striving for excellence Areas of Operation: - Livelihoods development at the grass-root level. - Accountability and Transparency - Community Empowerment and gender equity - Human rights - Education - Health - Child protection.