About Swedish Committee for Afghanistan
In 2022, more than 133,000 children (60% of whom were girls) attended more than 3,000 classes in schools supported by the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA). Over 2.5 million patient visits SCA’s clinics and hospitals. More than 940,000 of these were made by women. SCA also supports the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities and contribute to development in rural areas. Women, children, persons with disabilities and returnees benefit from SCA’s activities. Life becomes easier to live when there are schools for children in rural areas, midwives that reduce maternal mortality and prostheses for people with disabilities. We empower people so that they can change their lives – to satisfy hunger and live with dignity is a right, not a gift. SCA has over 8,000 Afghan employees, all contributing to stability in the country. The programs are to the vast majority implemented in rural areas. SCA is operating in 18 of Afghanistan’s provinces. For 40 years we have been present among those in Afghanistan who need us most; despite war and conflict. We have decided to stay as long as we are needed. SCA has more than 3,000 members in eleven local associations in Sweden, one local association in Afghanistan. SCA receives funding from a wide range of donors, including UN agencies, the EU, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, and private individuals.