AFCAC PROFILE

Organization Detail
Name of the Organization	Afghans Coordination Against Corruption – AFCAC د فساد په وړاندې د افغانانو همغږۍ بنسټ
Address	Darul-Aman Road, Guzargah Street, District 3, House No. 117, kabul, Afghanistan
Contact Person	Sadaqat Ali Zia Executive Director Phone: +93(0) 70 000 5048
Legal Status of the Organization	Registration Authority: Ministry of Economy Registration No: 3060 Date: 01/10/2013

Organization Background

In view of the wide-spread corruption and lack of transparency and accountability in the government, and private sector a number of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) decided to establish a coalition against corruption at a large meeting held on 25 February 2012 in Kabul. Following this meeting, the coalition was formally launched on 29 March 2012 in Kabul. In the launching ceremony, a number of CSO representatives, parliamentarians and government officials were present.The CSOs can play a vital role in fighting corruption at the government as well community levels,   foster good governance, and ensure the inclusion of groups from marginalized or underrepresented communities including  poor families, the rural population, women and the youth so that their voices are heard.

Afghans Coordination Against Corruption – AFCAC is a national Nongovernmental Organization of Afghanistan. At ground level AFCAC enjoys the support and respect of local population of the provinces where it intervenes and has always worked for the rights and benefits of the local community and especially for the youth, Women, and community at large and other vulnerable segments.

Since its formation AFCAC has received funding from organization such as Management System International (MSI), Counterpart International (CPI), USAID, Democracy International, Afghan civil society and others to the tune of USD 400,000 and more in the last three years or so. AFCAC focus and experience area is diversified. AFCAC is in a well position to utilize its existing recourses for the proposed project. We have internal financial management controls and capacity to monitor and oversee a project of this magnitude and our project execution teams are well equipped and orientated with the geographical area of intervention. Our presence in the area of intervention is also intensive.

The organization, AFCAC is well-established and resourced in the area of improving of governance and working for the elimination of corruption from the Afghan society. AFCAC strives for the rule of law and elimination of corruption that AFCAC believes leads to other such societal problems such as terrorism, law and order situation and extremism. The AFCAC is a non-profit organization with no political allegiance.   The organization has strong portfolio of existing and past projects for RULE OF LAW to fight against Corruption through research, advocacy and policy initiatives. With its existing portfolio of working with the government department on the issues such as rule of law, human rights Corruption and governance and a network of organizations striving and trained under the umbrella the organization is well suited and equipped to carry out the activities as outlined in this project.

AFCAC aims to foster positive change and contribute to a more comprehensive, coherent and inclusive fight against corruption in Afghanistan. AFCAC promotes national dialogue, mobilize civil society for anti-corruption campaigns, and promote partnership building among anticorruption stakeholders in order to influence national level policies aimed at creating a new Afghanistan that has the needs and priorities of the population at heart.

AFCAC Volunteer Registered Members: AFCAC has 67 registered volunteer members, including individuals, youth, students, CSOs, and other influential figures, committed to combating corruption.

Registration: AFCAC is registered with Ministry of Economy in as an independent legal entity.

Certification: AFCAC is certified by AICS – Afghanistan Institute for Civil Society in the following areas:

• Project Management
• Program Delivery
• Financial Management
• Internal Governance and Strategic Planning
• External Relations
• Communication and Outreach &
• Human Resources

OVERALL STRATEGIC GOAL

The overall strategic goal of “AFCAC” is to fight corruption in Afghanistan through non-discrimination & non-confidential manner by strengthening the role of Civil Society Organizations taking into consideration the Afghan Justice Standards and procedures.

AFCAC VISION 

“AFCAC envisions a transparent, accountable, democratic and prosperous Afghanistan based on social justice and the rule of law.”

AFCAC MISSION

“A strong, committed and coordinated coalition of all non-state actors advocating democratic governance, accountability and transparency in all spheres of governmental and non-governmental activity”

LEGAL STATUS OF AFCAC

AFCAC has been registered in the Ministry of Economy under the registration number -3060.

Principles: AFCAC is respecting the Afghanistan constitution, all governmental endorsed laws andregulations and comply with rules assigned for Nongovernmental organizations.

Our Core Value: As an essential part of mandate, Our Core Values are as follows:

• Social Justice;
• Commitment;
• Accountability;
• Transparency;
• Respect to all segment of society without prejudice to cast, religion, language and race.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES WITH ILLUSTRATIVE ACTIVITIES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES

During the course of the strategic plan (2020 – 2024), AFCAC’s shall make all possible efforts to achieve following Strategic Objectives, through undertaking specific and relevant activities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFCAC GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

• Advisory Board;
• Executive Director;
• Management Team;

KEY PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED

AFCAC since its inception implemented various important projects in partnership of international organizations working for the anti-corruption, rule of law, good governance and democracy in Afghanistan. Some of these projects are as follow:

Enhancing Transparency & Accountability and Combating Corruption through Citizens Participation, Mobilization and Advocacy” was the recent project implemented by AFCAC, which was funded by Management System International (MSI) and USAID. The core activities of this prestigious project contains advocacy, public awareness through social media and mass media, and capacity building trainings for University Students Anti-Corruption Groups and Corruption Hunting Societies. They are the volunteer members of AFCAC fighting against corruption.

Enhancing transparency/accountability & Mitigating Corruption through Public Mobilization, Awareness and Advocacy Initiatives was also implemented by AFCAC in funding partnership of Counterpart International (CPI). The main activities of this project were, but not limited to research, advocacy, public awareness through social media and mass media.

Community Court Observation was further implemented by AFCAC that was financially supported by Checchi and Company Consulting, INC. The core activities of this project were advocacy, public awareness and capacity building.

Monitoring & Advocacy Initiatives for Enhancing Transparency in MCIT; A Joint Effort by Civil Society, Parliamentarians and Youths as an important transparency project was implemented by AFCAC duly funded by Counterpart International (CPI). The main activities were research, advocacy, public awareness through social media and mass media.

Enhancing Transparency and Service Delivery in Ministry of Education through Advocacy, Community Mobilization and Public Oversight was a project successfully implemented by AFCAC, which was funded by Democracy International (DI). The principle activities of capacity building trainings, advocacy, public awareness, provision of free consultation and monitoring.

Monitoring and Advocacy Initiatives for NUG Commitments project was also funded by Democracy International (DI), and implemented by AFCAC focusing on advocacy and monitoring in effective fighting against corruption.

Reduced Vulnerability of Corruption in MoE and Joint Efforts of Government, CSO and Youth was also implemented by AFCAC, which was financially supported by Counterpart International (CPI) with special focus on fighting against corruption by means of research, awareness and provision of free consultation.

Set up of Citizen Legal Advocate Office (CLAO) project was implemented by AFCAC with the financial support of Management System International (MSI) focusing on provision of free consultation and legal aids as well as training workshops on corruption.

Establishment of AFCAC Secretariat & Anti-Corruption Resource Center, and Social Mobilization of Influential Figures to Combat Corruption was a step forward to effectively fight against corruption by anti-corruption trainings and social media mobilization in addition to establishing a resource center. The grant was made possible by Management System International (MSI).

Celebration of International Anti-Corruption Day was another small project being implemented by AFCAC with the financial support of Management System International (MSI). The goal of this project was to celebrate the international anti-corruption day by awarding the best speakers who made impressive speeches of anti-corruption.