Afghanistan continues to experience significant humanitarian and social protection challenges resulting from decades of conflict, displacement, poverty, recurring natural disasters, and economic instability. Vulnerable households—including women-headed households, persons with disabilities, internally displaced populations, returnees, orphaned children, and marginalized communities—often face limited access to social services and protective mechanisms.
Many families struggle to access essential services including psychosocial support, child protection systems, legal referrals, livelihood support, and community-based assistance mechanisms. Vulnerable children and adults frequently face heightened risks of exploitation, violence, neglect, psychological distress, and social exclusion. Effective social protection systems are essential to reducing vulnerability and promoting resilience by ensuring that individuals and families can access essential support services and maintain dignity.
STFO works to strengthen protective environments and improve access to inclusive social services through community-based approaches that prioritize safeguarding, accountability, and local participation.
Child protection and safeguarding interventions
Case management and referral systems
Psychosocial support services
Community awareness and behavior change activities
Support for vulnerable households
Protection monitoring
Community-based protection mechanisms
Capacity building for local structures and volunteers
