About Us

Introduction

Labor Spring Organization (LSO) is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profitable and welfare organization registered with the Ministry of Economy in May 2010 with the registration number 1678. LSO was established with a mandate to provide voluntary and charitable services to the deprived people, regardless of political, ethnic, or regional affiliations.

With a focus on the central region and northern part of the country, LSO has implemented over 32 humanitarian and development projects in Afghanistan. The organization's thematic areas include emergency response, natural resource management, small-scale enterprise development for women and girls, livelihood and food security, agriculture irrigation, social services and the promotion of women's rights, women empowerment, peace, social cohesion and good governance.

LSO has received recognition and appreciation letters from 37 stakeholders for its dedicated efforts and transparent program implementation. The organization collaborates with various donors and partners including UN Women, UNDP, USAID, and others.

LSO has established itself as one of the leading national organizations working on human rights, peace and democracy, empowering women, children, youth and disenfranchised people to achieve their rights, justice, prosperity and self-esteem in Afghanistan. Since May 2010, LSO has reached over 32,253 beneficiaries in 4 provinces of the country.

LSO's main office is based in Nili city of Daikundi province and LSO has sub-offices in Bamyan and Kabul provinces. LSO is currently working with more than 20 staff members in Afghanistan, of which 60 percent comprised female staff.

Organization Information

Humanitarian Principles

LSO respects and performs in compliance with accepted humanitarian principles:

Organization's Objectives

The main goal of LSO is to provide voluntary and charitable services to the penurious people of society without consideration for political, ethnic, racial, language, regional affiliation, as well as active participation in reconstruction and development.

Geographical Coverage

LSO is registered in Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan to launch its operation in agriculture, education, health and social services (human rights, especially women's rights) to conduct programs and activities in 124 villages, 17 districts of Daykundi, Bamyan, Kabul and Jawzjan province. LSO has been working in Central Highland and northern part of country since 2010 to fulfill its vision and mission by empowering and ensuring the integrated social rights of people.

Ownerships & Memberships