Aid in action: the National Solidarity Program
After seeing the destruction and devastation caused by the war in Afghanistan, and hearing countless stories of corruption amongst Afghan officials and private contractors, a lot of people want to know what, if any, effective tools we have to help Afghans.
The answer to that question lies in listening to Afghans, letting them lead the way in improving their communities and investing in small, sustainable projects. The National Solidarity Program (NSP), which gives grants to Community Development Councils so villagers can undertake their own development projects, does just that.
This helpful video from UKAid shows how the NSP process works, offering a window into the impact they’ve had on lives in Afghanistan, from improving access to water to building a community health clinic.
Jon Rainwater, Executive Director. For over 25 years, Jon has been active in campaigns on issues of peace, nuclear disarmament, social justice and environmental sustainability. 
Rebecca Griffin, Political Director. Rebecca is spearheading campaigns to get Afghanistan right, and promote a diplomatic solution with Iran. 
Katie Heald, Deputy Political Director. Katie is the national coordinator of the Campaign for a Nuclear Weapons Free World. 
