At Shahkar, our core values guide every aspect of our work, ensuring that we remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering sustainable development and empowering communities.

• Transparency, Accountability, and Trust: Shahkar is fully committed to maintaining a trusted position in society and with all stakeholders, ensuring openness and ethical practices in all operations.
• Women-Centered Approach: Shahkar prioritizes the inclusion, empowerment, and upliftment of women and girls in all its initiatives, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights protected.
• People-Centeredness: We ensure that all stakeholders are respected, listened to, and responded to in a timely manner, with a particular focus on addressing the needs of underserved women and girls.
• Commitment: Shahkar’s team is devoted to protecting and supporting vulnerable populations, especially women, and driving positive change at both individual and collective levels.
• Dignity: We uphold respect and value for everyone, promoting equality and inclusivity regardless of status, tribe, gender, language, ethnicity, or other identities.
• Teamwork: Shahkar fosters collaboration within its organization, leveraging knowledge, capacity, and skills to achieve its mission and empower Afghan women and communities.
• Cooperation and Partnership: We actively collaborate with like-minded organizations, institutions, and stakeholders to combat challenges and work toward shared goals, with a focus on women-centered solutions.

These core values are the foundation of Shahkar’s mission, guiding our efforts to create lasting, positive change in the lives of those we serve.