Who We Are

The Sustainable Goals Organization for Afghanistan (SGOA) is a women led, non governmental, non political and non profit organization established in 2020 and officially registered with the Ministry of Economy. Founded by a group of highly educated Afghan professionals, SGOA was created to advance social justice, gender equality and inclusive development in communities affected by conflict, poverty and inequality.

As a grassroots organization, SGOA combines strong community engagement with structured institutional systems to design and deliver high quality, multi sector programs across Afghanistan. The organization operates through a clear governance and management structure, guided by a Board of Directors and led by an experienced executive team overseeing programs, operations, finance, compliance and partnerships.

Women are at the core of SGOA’s identity and operations. With approximately 63 percent female staff and women in key leadership roles, the organization ensures that its work is grounded in local realities and responsive to the needs of women and girls, particularly in conservative and hard to reach areas.

SGOA works with vulnerable and marginalized populations including women, children, youth, internally displaced persons, returnees and people with disabilities. Its integrated approach spans education, livelihoods, food security, health, psychosocial support, WASH, social cohesion and community infrastructure, aiming to address both immediate humanitarian needs and long term development challenges.

Through strong partnerships with UN agencies, international organizations, government institutions and local civil society, SGOA has established itself as a trusted Afghan partner capable of delivering impactful, locally led and sustainable solutions.