Governance & Core Policies

Committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and accountability.

Our Core Organizational Policies

Guiding our operations and interactions to protect vulnerable populations and ensure transparency.

Safeguarding & Protection

Ensuring the safety and protection of vulnerable populations, especially women and children, to prevent abuse, exploitation, or harm. This includes a strict Zero Tolerance Policy.

Accountability to Affected People

Establishing Community Feedback and Complaint Mechanisms, ensuring Information Sharing and Transparency, and promoting active community participation.

Gender Equality & Social Inclusion

Ensuring the equal participation, benefit, and protection of all individuals in Afghanistan, especially women, girls, people with disabilities (PWDs), and marginalized groups.

Anti-Fraud & Anti-Corruption

Upholding a zero-tolerance approach to fraud and corruption, including clear Internal Reporting Processes and Whistleblower Protection mechanisms.

Data Protection & Info Management

Protecting the privacy and security of collected data, adhering to principles of Informed Consent, Anonymity, and Secure Storage.

Risk Management & Security

Proactively assessing and responding to potential risks to protect our staff, operations, and beneficiaries in the Afghan context.

Staff Grievance & Whistleblowing Mechanism

SOUD is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and ethical working environment. We provide a confidential mechanism for reporting suspected fraud, corruption, safeguarding violations, misconduct, or abuse of authority.

Zero Tolerance for Retaliation: The organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy for retaliation against individuals who report concerns in good fait.

Complaints may be submitted confidentially to the Human Resources focal point or designated senior management.

Report a Concern Confidentially