Svenska Afghanistankommittén

What Svenska Afghanistankommittén does

Svenska Afghanistankommittén (SAK), founded in 1980 in Stockholm, Sweden, is an independent, politically and religiously unaffiliated non-profit humanitarian and development organization focused on poverty alleviation and human rights in Afghanistan. Its mission is to support an Afghanistan free from poverty where everyone's rights are respected, with priority target groups being women, children, youth, and persons with disabilities in rural areas. The organization runs programs in maternal healthcare (10 midwife clinics in Wardak province funded through the Afghan Midwives Association), inclusive education for children with disabilities (6 provinces: Kunduz, Takhar, Baghlan, Ghazni, Paktika, Badakhshan), youth empowerment and skills development (5 provinces: Kabul, Nangarhar, Balkh, Herat, Kunduz), and civil society strengthening (6 partner organizations). Since the Taliban's 2023 ban on SAK operating in Afghanistan and the formal shift in March 2024, all in-country program delivery is routed through local Afghan partner organizations including DACAAR, AMA, War Child Canada, COAR, TLO, AOAD, DHSA, EPTDO, KOO, Afghan Bridging Initiative, and PACT Radio. The organization is rebranding to Solidarity Committee for Afghanistan following the registration of a new entity.

SAK's revenue model combines institutional grants from Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency), the EU delegation in Afghanistan, Radiohjälpen/Musikhjälpen, Postkodlotteriet (Swedish Postcode Lottery), and Water for All, alongside private donations from Swedish supporters acquired through monthly giving, one-time gifts, Swish mobile payments, tribute and memorial gifts, testamentary bequests, and corporate giving. Distribution is direct-to-consumer for donations (online platform, local chapters, events) and partner-mediated for in-country programs. The organization holds 90-account status certified by Svensk Insamlingskontroll, requiring at least 75% of collected funds to go to purpose, and is a member of Giva Sverige, following industry ethical guidelines for fundraising. Go-to-market combines community-led mobilization through 9 local chapters across Sweden (Göteborg, Stockholm, Uppsala, Vänersborg, Skåne, Dalarna, Sundsvall, Växjö, Skövde-Skaraborg, Södertälje) plus 1 youth group (Ung och aktiv) with direct-to-consumer digital donation channels and earned media through debate articles, press releases, and public events.

The organization has approximately 15 employees at its Stockholm headquarters (Hammarby Fabriksväg 65) focused on partnerships, policy, communication, and fundraising. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Leadership includes Secretary General Kajsa Johansson (doctorate in sociology, former Chairman 2020-2021, previously aid director at the Swedish Embassy in Maputo and at We Effect/Africa Groups) and Chairman Torbjörn Pettersson (former Sweden's ambassador to Afghanistan 2010-12 and to Ethiopia 2017-20, former SAK Secretary General 2008-2010, former Sida head of department). The board includes the former EU Special Envoy for Afghanistan (Tomas Niklasson), UN field office heads, Sida and Ministry for Foreign Affairs veterans, and senior figures from Save the Children, Plan International, RFSU, and WaterAid Sweden. SAK plays a driving role in the European Network of NGOs in Afghanistan (ENNA), which publishes joint policy statements to the EU and member states.

Name

Svenska Afghanistankommittén

Legal name

Svenska Afghanistankommittén

Website

https://sak.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Svenska Afghanistankommittén is a Swedish non-profit humanitarian organization, founded in 1980, supporting poverty alleviation and human rights in Afghanistan through partner-delivered programs in maternal healthcare, inclusive education, youth empowerment, and civil society strengthening, funded by Sida, Postkodlotteriet, EU, and private donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid and Development Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Social Advocacy Organizations (81331), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG), Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment (BPAGABAA)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Development assistance
• Poverty alleviation programs
• Civil society strengthening
• Rights-based advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Institutional Grants: SAK receives funding from institutional donors including Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency), EU delegation in Afghanistan, Radiohjälpen (Radio Aid), and Water for All for development programs and humanitarian projects.
2. Private Donations: Individual donors contribute through monthly giving, one-time gifts, testamentary bequests, tribute gifts, and memorial gifts. SAK is a member of Giva Sverige and follows ethical guidelines for fundraising.
3. Lottery/Foundation Funding: Postkodlotteriet (Swedish Postcode Lottery) provides funding as a major supporter of the organization's work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Svenska Afghanistankommittén is a humanitarian and development non-profit that raises funds in Sweden to support poverty alleviation and human rights programs in Afghanistan. Since March 2024, SAK implements its work through local partner organizations, delivering maternal healthcare via midwife clinics, inclusive education for children with disabilities, youth empowerment and skills development, livelihood and irrigation projects, and civil society strengthening. The organization also engages in policy advocacy and publishes the Afghanistan-nytt magazine to inform Swedish supporters.

Product overview

Svenska Afghanistankommittén (SAK) is a Swedish humanitarian aid organization focused on poverty alleviation and human rights in Afghanistan, not a technology product company. SAK's work includes supporting maternal health clinics, education for children with disabilities, youth empowerment programs, and civil society strengthening. They operate through partner organizations in Afghanistan and maintain local chapters throughout Sweden. The organization publishes the magazine 'Afghanistan-nytt' and conducts advocacy work for Afghan rights. Since March 2024, SAK no longer maintains direct operations in Afghanistan due to Taliban restrictions, and instead collaborates with local partner organizations on the ground.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maternal Healthcare Program (Midwife Clinics) SAK funds 10 midwife clinics in Wardak province through the Afghan Midwives Association. Each clinic is staffed by a midwife living in the village, providing prenatal care, postnatal care, regular pregnancy checkups, and family planning services to women in rural Afghanistan.
• Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities Preparatory education programs for children with hearing, visual, or intellectual impairments, delivered through Afghan partner organizations across six provinces (Kunduz, Takhar, Baghlan, Ghazni, Paktika, Badakhshan).
• Back to Learning: Inclusive Education Project in Herat Province Project implemented by COAR (Citizens Organization for Advocacy and Resilience) from August 2026 to July 2028, with main funding from Radiohjälpen/Musikhjälpen, focused on crisis-affected children in Herat Province.
• Youth Empowerment and Skills Development Initiative (YES) Program focusing on strengthening young people's opportunities for sustainable livelihood in Kabul, Nangarhar, Balkh, Herat, and Kunduz provinces, delivered with partners including The Liaison Office (TLO), Afghan Bridging Initiative, and PACT Radio.
• Civil Society Strengthening Program Sida-supported program working with six partner organizations (TLO, AOAD, DHSA, EPTDO, KOO, and one additional organization) to strengthen Afghan civil society capacity in areas including disability rights and environmental issues.
• Livelihood and Irrigation Program Program delivered through DACAAR enabling women and men in rural Afghanistan to earn a livelihood through vocational training and savings groups, complemented by irrigation projects.
• EdTech Learning Project Project initiated by SAK with War Child Canada improving children's learning through new technology such as tablets in educational settings in Afghanistan.
• Monthly Giving Program (Månadsgivare) Recurring donation program allowing Swedish supporters to contribute monthly to SAK's Afghanistan programs, with tax deductibility for private individuals in Sweden.
• Tribute and Memorial Gift Program Hyllningsgåva (tribute gifts) and Minnesgåva (memorial gifts) allowing supporters to donate in honor or memory of a person, directed to SAK's Afghanistan programs.
• Testamentary Bequest Program Testamente program enabling supporters to leave bequests to SAK in their wills.
• Corporate Giving Program Structured corporate partnership program allowing Swedish businesses to support SAK's work in Afghanistan.
• Afghanistan-nytt Magazine Regular publication (magazine) providing in-depth coverage of the situation in Afghanistan, edited by Eva Kellström Froste as Responsible Publisher.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 midwife clinics funded providing maternal healthcare in Wardak province
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• DACAAR (Danish Committee for Aid to Afghan Refugees)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDACAAR enables women and men in rural Afghanistan to earn a livelihood through vocational training and savings groups. They also conduct irrigation projects. SAK partners with DACAAR as one of its main implementing partners for livelihood and water programs.
• Afghan Midwives Association (AMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAK funds 10 midwife clinics in Wardak province through AMA. Each clinic is staffed by a midwife living in the village providing prenatal care, postnatal care, regular pregnancy checkups, and family planning services.
• War Child CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWar Child Canada improves children's learning through new technology such as tablets in the EdTech project. The project was initiated by SAK and continues as a partnership for improving educational outcomes for children.
• Citizens Organization for Advocacy and Resilience (COAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOAR is the Afghan civil society organization implementing the 'Back to Learning: Inclusive Education for Crisis-Affected Children in Herat Province' project from August 2026 to July 2028, with main funding from Radiohjälpen/Musikhjälpen.
• The Liaison Office (TLO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTLO is one of six partner organizations in SAK's Sida-supported civil society strengthening program. TLO also partners in the Youth Empowerment and Skills Development Initiative (YES) program.
• Accessibility Organization for Afghan Disabled (AOAD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAOAD is one of six partner organizations in SAK's Sida-supported civil society strengthening program, working for persons with disabilities.
• Development and Humanitarian Services for Afghanistan (DHSA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHSA is one of six partner organizations in SAK's Sida-supported civil society strengthening program.
• Environmental Protection, Trainings and Development Organization (EPTDO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPTDO is one of six partner organizations in SAK's Sida-supported civil society strengthening program, working on environmental and climate issues.
• Kabul Orthopaedic Organisation (KOO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOO is one of six partner organizations in SAK's Sida-supported civil society strengthening program, working for persons with disabilities.
• Afghan Bridging InitiativemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Youth Empowerment and Skills Development Initiative (YES) program focusing on strengthening young people's opportunities for sustainable livelihood in Kabul, Nangarhar, Balkh, Herat and Kunduz.
• PACT RadiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Youth Empowerment and Skills Development Initiative (YES) program.
• European Network of NGOs in Afghanistan (ENNA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAK has a driving role in ENNA, a network of NGOs working in Afghanistan. ENNA publishes statements directed to EU and its member states on Afghanistan policy.
• Giva SverigemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAK is a member of Giva Sverige (formerly FRII) and follows the ethical guidelines for fundraising activities.
• Svensk InsamlingskontrollmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAK is connected to Svensk Insamlingskontroll which controls that at least 75% of collected funds go to the organization's purpose.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/sveafg
• Facebookfacebook.com/Afghanistankommitten
• Instagraminstagram.com/svenska_afghanistankommitten
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/svenska-afghanistankommitt%C3%A9n

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

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