At KKCDO, leadership is more than structure — it is a commitment to courage, equity, and accountability. The organization is led by Ms. Hadia Ebrahimi, a dedicated development professional who brings years of experience in cultural, humanitarian, and social transformation work. Under her guidance, KKCDO has grown into a diverse team of 35 staff members, including 15 women, supported by a strong volunteer base of over 150 individuals from across 15 provinces.
Our team includes medical doctors, education specialists, nutrition experts, project managers, and cultural advisors — working collaboratively to design and implement programs that reflect the needs of local communities while aligning with international standards of development.
While our headquarters is in Mazar-e-Sharif, KKCDO’s operational presence extends throughout Afghanistan. We maintain active regional and provincial offices in Kabul, Badakhshan, Faryab, Balkh, and Kunduz, and implement projects in some of the country’s most underserved and conflict-affected regions, including Jawzjan.
Our geographical reach is complemented by a highly active network of women-led groups, volunteers, and community councils, including religious scholars’ shuras who guide the cultural appropriateness of our work. These networks ensure that our efforts are not only visible but deeply embedded in local realities, traditions, and aspirations.
We serve all people equally, regardless of gender, ethnicity, language, religion, or social background.
We place women and girls at the center of our programs and advocate for their rights, voice, and leadership.
Preserving Afghanistan’s cultural heritage while promoting unity and creativity.
We maintain transparency, accountability, and excellence in our planning and service delivery.
We approach complex challenges with creativity, flexibility, and open-minded solutions.
We are responsible to the communities we serve, to our donors, and to our organizational mission.
Khairkha Cultural and Development Organization (KKCDO) was founded by Afghan women leaders in the northern region, determined to support vulnerable communities affected by conflict, poverty, and displacement.
What began as a small initiative in Mazar-e-Sharif grew into a multi-provincial effort to empower women, girls, youth, and marginalized populations through protection, education, and community leadership.
Today, KKCDO stands as a grassroots organization with national reach — driven by purpose, sustained by community trust, and committed to peace, equity, and dignity for all.
KKCDO (Khairkha Cultural and Development Organization) is a women-led nonprofit working to empower Afghan communities through education, child protection, gender justice, and cultural development.