Afghanistan Capacity Development and Educational Organization (ACDEO) is a Women Lead and Women Focused national NGO registered with Afghanistan’s Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Women Affairs.
Established in late 2012, ACDEO is committed to the development of Afghanistan and aims to help the country’s most vulnerable individuals by improving social welfare and promoting a better quality of life for Afghans and their families within Islam and within Afghanistan’s constitution ACDEO gives women, children and all gender-based victims and survivors the opportunity to access justice, mental health support, and education.
ACDEO established the first family hotline in Afghanistan, with an initial focus on three south-eastern provinces and within a few months started receiving calls from throughout Afghanistan. Utilizing specific professional skill-sets and experience, ACDEO is at the forefront of delivering accessible, trustworthy mental health support, and advice to Afghans in need of non-violent conflict resolution. ACDEO continues to maintain a positive track record with callers due to their awareness of cultural and religious sensitivities.