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Partnership & access
- Access to national and regional coordination platforms
- Networking and partnership facilitation
- Access to funding and partnership opportunities
Join the membership hub
Search the registered NGO directory, review benefits and eligibility, follow the ten-step application process, and choose the membership tier that fits your organisation.
Searchable directory
Registered NGO directory
Browse WASL's member organisations. Search by name or acronym, and filter by membership category or province.
5 organisations shown
| Organisation | Acronym | Category | Type | Province | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWECAfghan Women Educational Center | AWEC | Medium | CSO | Kabul | awec.info | |
CHACoordination of Humanitarian Assistance | CHA | Full | NNGO | Herat | cha-ngo.org | |
TLOThe Liaison Office | TLO | Full | NNGO | Kabul | tlo-afgh.org | |
VDOVision Development Organization | VDO | Full | NNGO | Kabul | vdongo.org | |
WASSAWomen Activities & Social Services Association | WASSA | Beginner | CSO | Herat | wassa.org.af |
Member details
Membership benefits
What membership gives you
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Capacity building & incubation
- Capacity development opportunities
- Technical guidance and advisory support
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Advocacy & collective voice
- Access to advocacy and representation mechanisms
- Participation in working groups and consultations
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Knowledge & member services
- Information sharing and updates
- Inclusion in WASL databases and communication systems
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility & scoring
Applications are assessed against twelve weighted criteria, out of a total of 100. The score determines the eligibility band and the level of review required.
| Sn | Eligibility criteria | Required evidence / documents | Risk if not met | Max score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legally registered and actively operational in Afghanistan | Valid registration certificate, operational presence, project evidence | High risk | 10 |
| 2 | Submission of completed membership application with required documents | Completed application package | Medium risk | 5 |
| 3 | Valid legal documents, TIN/Tax certificate, and organisational profile | Registration documents, TIN, organisational profile | High risk | 10 |
| 4 | Recent annual reports, financial/audit reports, and strategic or operational plans | Annual reports, audit/financial reports, strategies/plans | Medium risk | 10 |
| 5 | Demonstrated commitment to humanitarian, development, human rights and civil society principles | Organisational mandate, projects, policies, references | High risk | 10 |
| 6 | Commitment to WASL values, safeguarding, accountability and Code of Conduct | Signed declarations, safeguarding and compliance policies | High risk | 10 |
| 7 | Support for collaborative, inclusive, neutral and non-political engagement | Organisational approach, partnership history, declarations | High risk | 10 |
| 8 | Willingness to participate in coordination, learning and collective initiatives | Participation records, commitment letter, coordination engagement | Medium risk | 10 |
| 9 | Respectful engagement with communities, stakeholders and member organisations | Community engagement practices, references, complaints record | Medium risk | 5 |
| 10 | No proven involvement in fraud, corruption, misuse of funds, or undermining civic space | Self-declaration, due diligence review, compliance screening | High risk | 10 |
| 11 | Agreement to comply with WASL governance procedures and network policies | Signed membership commitment form | Medium risk | 5 |
| 12 | Payment of applicable registration or annual membership fees | Payment confirmation or commitment | Low risk | 5 |
| Total score | 100 | |||
Scoring classification
85 – 100
Highly eligible · Low risk
70 – 84
Eligible with minor review · Medium risk
50 – 69
Conditional / further assessment · Medium to high risk
Below 50
Not eligible · High risk
WASL reserves the right to conduct due diligence, verification checks and compliance assessments before approving membership applications. Submission of false, misleading or incomplete information may result in rejection.
Application process
Ten steps to onboarding
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Review eligibility & requirements
Review categories, scoring criteria and guidelines to determine suitability.
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Complete the application form
Submit details online or offline, choosing the target membership tier.
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Submit required documents
Provide registration documents, TIN, organisational profile, audit history and policies.
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Administrative screening
WASL conducts an initial review for completeness and eligibility verification.
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Due diligence & risk assessment
Compliance screening, due diligence and risk evaluation against the scoring criteria.
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Committee review & recommendation
The Membership Committee assesses results and recommends approval or rejection.
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Membership contribution payment
Approved organisations are notified to pay the annual contribution to confirm status.
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Confirmation & approval
Receive a welcome letter, official certificate and network login parameters.
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Onboarding & orientation
Participate in network orientation and review the code of ethics and service access paths.
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Inclusion in the member directory
Added to the directory to engage in thematic coordination and joint programming.
Tiers & fees
Annual membership fees
Three tiers scaled to organisational size and capacity — from newly established local NGOs to national portfolio holders.
Beginner
Newly established Women-led, Youth-led, Disability-led, and Returnee-led NGOs
$50 / year
Medium
Registered NGOs with fewer ongoing projects or in early development stage
$100 - $300 / year
Full
NGOs implementing ongoing projects (5+ active projects) or managing large national portfolios
$500 - $2500 / year
Ready to join WASL?
Download the required registration forms to get started.
Membership application
Start your application here. WASL will follow up to confirm documents and the applicable tier.
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Highlights profiles
Member highlights
VDO
Vision Development Organization
Full member · KabulVDO's work spans education, economic growth, rural development, health & nutrition and emergency response — reaching more than 610,000 people through education, and 960,515 through health and nutrition services.
610,000+Reached through education
960,515Health & nutrition beneficiaries
418,400Emergency response beneficiaries
32,100Rural development beneficiaries
Through its commitment to localization, innovation and sustainable development, VDO continues to create lasting impact while strengthening resilient communities across Afghanistan.
TLO
The Liaison Office
Full member · KabulWith a multidisciplinary team of 300+ professionals, TLO strengthens community resilience, promotes sustainable livelihoods and supports long-term development through evidence-based, community-centred solutions.
20+ yrsOf continuous service
250,000+People reached
250+Projects implemented
300+Professional staff
Strategic priority areas
Climate change & resilienceEnvironment & NRMEducationResearch & analysisPrivate sector developmentSocial cohesion