Action for Development (AfD)
Action for Development assists communities in the achievement of their own development goals. In other words, it aims at ensuring a certain relief for the Afghan population through …
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We are committed to improve lives in Afghanistan, providing access to health and education to those in need. Join us! Donate WHO ARE WE? Action for Development provides vital health and education services in Afghanistan to the most marginalized and vulnerable individuals. Our projects prioritize cost-effective, cascade-model approches fostering community participation and empowerment. AfD implements initiatives aimed at strengthening midwifery capacity-building, providing education to
Mission
Action for Development assists communities in the achievement of their own development goals. In other words, it aims at ensuring a certain relief for the Afghan population through development programs. Our efforts are spent in ways that maximize the impact of any of our actions and we remain fully accountable to communities where our programs take place. The sustainability of any development program lies within the communities' acceptance of the change. For our action to produce lasting results, communities have to guide the use of resources and learn the managerial and technical skills to do so. This is why our approach is fundamentally community-based. We seek to provide fractured, new, or changing communities with opportunities to work together for a common purpose and the ability to undertake future endeavors of their own. Participation transforms communities into effective teams. Community involvement in project implementation, and interaction with development organizations leaves them more enabled, ensuring that subsequent programs have lasting effects. Community familiarity with the programs leaves them with expectations. These expectations drive the performance of future implementers and encourage them to engage in a process of learning. Thus the dynamics of development change. AfD also emphasizes collaboration with vertical programs and asks of other organizations what we ask of our team members - "How can we make sure that a wide range of health services are provided to people?" AfD believes that yields from separate but related development efforts are maximized through the integration and harmonization of programs. Today's efforts and resources should be used to enhance opportunities for a healthy and prosperous life. AfD is committed to helping Afghan communities according to their own development goals and to explore creative avenues to give Afghanistan Solutions for a Brighter Future.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Action for Development (AfD) has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Switzerland - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Switzerland data
- Its integrity score of 33 is below most of the 30,194 charities in Switzerland GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Switzerland data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAction for Development (AfD) is a registered human services nonprofit based in Geneva, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 33/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Action for Development (AfD) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 33 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Switzerland is 32/100.
Action for Development (AfD) is located in Geneva, Switzerland. Its registered address is Chemin du Pommier 42, Switzerland.
Action for Development (AfD) is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Switzerland.
According to GiveRadar's records, Action for Development (AfD) is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix) and overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
We are committed to improve lives in Afghanistan, providing access to health and education to those in need. Join us! Donate WHO ARE WE? Action for Development provides vital health and education services in Afghanistan to the most marginalized and vulnerable individuals. Our projects prioritize cost-effective, cascade-model approches fostering community participation and empowerment. AfD implements initiatives aimed at strengthening midwifery capacity-building, providing education to Action for Development (AfD) is classified as a human services organization registered in Switzerland.
Action for Development (AfD) is registered in Switzerland. Donations to recognized tax-exempt Swiss nonprofits are deductible from federal and cantonal taxes. The deduction limit varies by canton but is typically up to 20% of net income for federal taxes.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Action for Development (AfD) is in Switzerland, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Action for Development (AfD) is registered in Switzerland. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Quick facts about Action for Development (AfD)
- What is Action for Development (AfD)?
- Action for Development (AfD) is a human services nonprofit organization based in Geneva, Switzerland. We are committed to improve lives in Afghanistan, providing access to health and education to those in need. Join us! Donate WHO ARE WE? Action for Development provides vital health and education services in Afghanistan to the most marginalized and vulnerable individuals. Our projects prioritize cost-effective, cascade-model approches fostering community participation and empowerment. AfD implements initiatives aimed at strengthening midwifery capacity-building, providing education to
- Where is Action for Development (AfD) located?
- Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The charity operates in 2 countries.
- Is Action for Development (AfD) trustworthy?
- Action for Development (AfD) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Action for Development (AfD)'s website?
- https://www.actfordev.org/
- Are donations to Action for Development (AfD) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.