Citizens Organization For Advocacy and Resilience

Citizens Organization for Advocacy and Resilience (COAR), formerly known as Coordination of Afghan Relief, is an Afghan organization focused on community development and humanitarian support. Its mission is to help communities improve living standards, strengthen self-reliance, and understand their basic rights through programmatic and organizational initiatives. COAR’s vision is a just and equitable society where people can participate in social, cultural, economic, and political life and exercise fundamental freedoms.

The organization works across Afghanistan and delivers programs in education, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), engineering, food security and livelihoods, health and nutrition, disaster risk reduction, and social development. Its activities include supporting education initiatives, improving access to clean water, strengthening community infrastructure, and providing assistance during emergencies. COAR also shares resources through annual reports, training, success stories, publications, and an online library. The organization invites individuals to support its charitable work through donations and provides information about job vacancies, procurement notices, and partnership opportunities. Its website features project updates, community activities, and coverage across multiple Afghan provinces.