RPO

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Empowering Women to Lead the Market

Equips female entrepreneurs with the strategic marketing skills needed to scale their businesses and drive growth.

Earthquake Ready, Hygiene Equipped

Equips women with vital survival skills and essential sanitation supplies to protect their health and families during seismic disasters.

Empowering Women, Nourishing Communities

Transforms home gardens into sustainable sources of female independence, health, and family well-being.

About Us

Founded in 2020, Rain Peace Organization (RPO) is a women-led, nonprofit, nonsectarian, nonpolitical, and nongovernmental organization registered with the Ministry of Economy under license number 5006. RPO is dedicated to promoting women's meaningful participation and leadership in the private sector, particularly in agriculture. Our work focuses on strengthening women's economic empowerment by expanding entrepreneurship, employment, and business opportunities, preventing and reducing violence against women, and increasing their participation in communities. We also implement health and education programs that improve well-being and expand opportunities. In addition, RPO provides humanitarian assistance and community support to vulnerable families, ensuring access to essential services. Through a growing network of women entrepreneurs, we foster leadership, sustainable livelihoods, and inclusive economic development across agriculture and other private-sector industries, while advocating for the rights of women and children within the framework of Islam through awareness and lasting social change.

Small Business Development Training

RPO conducted a business start-up training for rural women in Paghman District to strengthen their entrepreneurial skills. The training equipped participants with practical knowledge on starting and managing small businesses, helping them build sustainable livelihoods and improve their economic independence.

Laila Kaka’s Story

My name is Laila Kakar, and I live in Kata Khil village, Deh Sabz district. My family lives in a rented house. After my father passed away, I became responsible for supporting my family. My mother developed severe mental health problems after his death, and her treatment is expensive. I also care for my younger brother and sister. Life became very difficult. We lived in poverty, and I could not find stable work. To earn an income, I started weaving mitts, but it was not enough to cover our daily expenses and my mother’s treatment. The financial and emotional burden left me feeling hopeless, and we received no support from any government or private organization. One day, staff from Rain Peace Organization (RPO) visited our home to assess our situation. They listened carefully, understood our challenges, and offered support. Their kindness gave me hope when I believed no one cared. Through RPO, I received a pair of goats. Raising them has provided a source of income for my family and improved our living conditions. I can now contribute to my mother’s treatment and better support my younger siblings. This assistance restored my confidence and gave me hope for the future. I sincerely thank UN Women and RPO for their support. Their assistance has not only changed my life but has also benefited many women and girls in Kata Khil. Through RPO’s educational seminars, we have gained knowledge, confidence, and the belief that women can build better futures for themselves and their families. On behalf of myself and the girls of Kata Khil, I express my heartfelt gratitude to RPO, UN Women, and all those who supported this initiative. Your support became a light during our darkest days and inspired us to work toward a brighter future.

M & E

M & E something about this position: RPO Livelihood & Economic development Projects and Achievements: RPO has a robust portfolio of multi-phase, multi-province programs and proven abilities to administer a project of the proposed scale and scope in Afghanistan. RPO will soon complete its 30Y anniversary of work with a personal over 300 and an annual programs portfolio of approx. £1.5M. Our organization has proven access to conflict and crisis-affected areas, where we work in close collaboration with communities to ensure acceptance and active participation in programs. Women economic empowerment has been part and parcel of women empowerment portfolio since inception of organization to support refugee women in Pakistan. RPO has started with skill training that included tailoring and has established a full tailoring curriculum that was adopted by many women center in Pakistan for refugee women. We than moved to production and women business development from skill training that helped with women and street children center sustainability for long years when funding for Afghan refugees was scares and even more limited for women initiatives. In the similar token as we moved inside Afghanistan’ through RPO establishment inside the country we moved to areas where we were not visible such women in prison. Women in conservative rural communities and women and family of street/working children. In all these programs we added income generation program that include skill training and production and marketing. Today with support of different small funding and donors we RPO work with women collective within mixed community and segregated groups depending community the context. Support women mobilization in self-help groups, through community and referral center. We work with women to support them in making informed decision on setting priority for their business involving them in assessment, supporting them in building their business plan, matching resources and connection with market. We have partnered with FHI360, EU/CIC women in prison, and other GAC Canada/Oxfam in different initiative that help with economic prosperity of women. RPO has full-fledged offices in six provinces Kabul, Herat, Balkh, Paktya, Paktika and Nangarhar. also has wider outreach and project activities in Parwan, Badakhshan, Helmand and Kandahar with semi small operating offices on shared based with other women groups and likeminded organizations.

Women Empowerment

Women’s economic empowerment is a core thematic area of the RPO, aimed at enhancing women’s participation in economic activities and strengthening their role in the private sector, particularly in agriculture. The RPO supports women entrepreneurs, farmers, and agribusiness owners by improving access to skills development, financial services, markets, technology, and business networks. Through targeted interventions, the RPO promotes income generation, entrepreneurship, leadership, and inclusive value chain participation, enabling women to achieve greater financial independence, contribute to household and community development, and drive sustainable economic growth.

Education

RPO advocates for the educational rights of Afghan boys and girls, particularly those at risk of being left behind. The organization provides formal education for girls, offers alternative learning programs (CBE and ALC), and operates an online platform to teach academic English and technology skills such as graphic design and web development. This enables women and girls to pursue higher education and freelance work.

Private Sector

Rain Peace Organizations (RPO) play a vital role in empowering women working in the private sector, particularly in agriculture, by improving their access to markets, finance, training, and business opportunities. Through capacity-building programs, technical assistance, and support for entrepreneurship, RPO help women enhance agricultural productivity, strengthen value chains, and increase their income. By promoting women's participation in agribusiness, leadership, and decision-making, RPO contribute to inclusive economic growth, greater financial independence, and the long-term sustainability of the agricultural sector.

Health & Hygiene

Dedicated to elevating healthcare in Afghanistan, Rain Peace Organization delivers critical emergency medical responses, vital health education, and targeted infectious disease control. The organization is actively broadening its scope to offer comprehensive medical care. This expansion specifically targets underserved and vulnerable communities to bridge the gap in healthcare access.

Social Cohesion

RPO implements programs that foster social cohesion, reducing conflict and building resilience among diverse community groups. These initiatives are designed to strengthen community bonds and promote peacebuilding.

Capacity Building and Evaluation

Through vocational training, entrepreneurship programs, and capacity building, RPO empowers youth and women with the skills necessary to break the cycle of poverty. These initiatives focus on promoting sustainable livelihoods, improving financial stability, and enhancing economic opportunities, particularly through climate-smart practices.