NDP Food & Cash Distribution – Flood Affected Project (WFP)

In 2019, the Services of Women Relieve Center for Afghanistan (SWRCA), with support from the World Food Programme (WFP), implemented the NDP Food & Cash Distribution Project in Farah Center.

Advocacy for Community Solidarity & Good Governance Project (UN-Habitat)

From 2017 to 2018, the Services of Women Relieve Center – Afghanistan (SWRCA), with support from the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), implemented the Advocacy for Community Solidarity &

Carpet Weaving Project (USAID)

From 2012 to 2013, the Services of Women Relieve Center – Afghanistan (SWRCA), with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), implemented a Carpet Weaving Project in

Shelter Monitoring Project (UNHCR)

In 2000 and 2005, the Services of Women Relieve Center – Afghanistan (SWRCA), with support from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), implemented Shelter Monitoring initiatives in Farah

Cold Wave Impact Assessment on Livestock (UN-FAO)

In 2023, the Services of Women Relieve Center – Afghanistan (SWRCA), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), carried out a cold wave impact

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- WHAT WE DO?

Education & Skills Development

Education is the cornerstone of sustainable development and long-term peace. The Service Women Relieve Center for Afghanistan (SWRCA) is committed to ensuring inclusive, equitable, and

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Health, Nutrition & WASH

Healthy communities form the foundation of sustainable development. The Service Women Relieve Center for Afghanistan (SWRCA) works to improve access to essential health services and

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Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment

Economic independence is fundamental to breaking cycles of poverty and fostering sustainable development. The Service Women Relieve Center for Afghanistan (SWRCA) empowers vulnerable populations—particularly women

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Protection, Rights & Inclusion

The Service Women Relieve Center for Afghanistan (SWRCA) is committed to advocating for human rights and ensuring that marginalized and vulnerable populations are protected, empowered,

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Services of Women Relieve Center for Afghanistan
مرکز خدمات کمک رسانی زنان افغانستان

Services of Women Relieve Center for Afghanistan

مرکز خدمات کمک رسانی زنان افغانستان

- About Us

Services of Women Relieve Center for Afghanistan (SWRCA) is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization established in 1994 in Farah Province. Since 1996, we have been delivering humanitarian and development assistance across western Afghanistan, including Herat, Farah, Badghis, and Ghor provinces. SWRCA is a registered member of UNOCHA and SWBAC, with its main office in Herat and a central coordination office in Kabul.
What We Do
We are dedicated to empowering Afghan women and rural communities through programs in:
  1. Education & Skills Development
  2. Health, Nutrition & WASH
  3. Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment
  4. Agriculture, Livestock & Food Security
  5. Humanitarian Response & Disaster Preparedness
  6. Child Protection & Gender Equality
  7. Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability
  8. Community Resilience, Social Cohesion
  9. Protection, Rights & Inclusion
  10. Infrastructure & Community Development
  11. Innovation & Technology for Development
  12. Advocacy, Policy & Capacity Building
We also support internally displaced persons (IDPs) and persons with disabilities (PWDs), with a firm belief that women’s active participation is key to sustainable development.
Our Partnerships
Over the past three decades, SWRCA has partnered with leading organizations including FAO, UNHCR, IOM, UNOCHA, USAID, WFP, UN-HABITAT, and the Canada Fund. Together, we have implemented projects in infrastructure development, vocational training for women, social and human rights promotion, income generation, and emergency response.
Our Commitment
SWRCA is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors and supported by skilled staff across its departments. We are committed to transparency, accountability, and professionalism—values that guide us as we continue to serve Afghan communities with integrity and impact.
The mission of the Services of Women Relieve Center for Afghanistan (SWRCA) is to serve Afghan communities, with a special focus on empowering women and vulnerable groups, by promoting dignity, equality, and sustainable development. We are committed to implementing holistic and impactful humanitarian and development programs that address education, health, livelihoods, protection, and resilience. Through fostering unity, collaboration, and community participation, SWRCA strives to create inclusive opportunities where women and marginalized populations can overcome barriers, achieve socio-economic independence, and actively contribute to building a peaceful, resilient, and prosperous Afghanistan.
The Services of Women Relieve Center for Afghanistan (SWRCA) envisions a just, inclusive, and prosperous Afghanistan where women and communities can thrive with dignity, equality, and opportunity. We are committed to fostering an environment in which fundamental rights are protected, basic needs are met, and every individual has the chance to reach their full potential. SWRCA strives for empowered Afghan women and resilient rural communities who actively participate in social, economic, and humanitarian development. By prioritizing education, livelihoods, health, WASH, capacity building, rehabilitation, income generation, and humanitarian assistance—including support for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and persons with disabilities (PWDs)—we aim to build a sustainable and equitable society. Women’s leadership and engagement remain central to achieving lasting development and humanitarian impact across Afghanistan.

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