ORCD Global Inc. (ORCDG) is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2017 in California (initially conceptualized in 2014). It was established as an international offshoot inspired by the Afghanistan-based ORCD (founded 2011) to expand and support ORCDs mission globally.
ORCDG was registered as an international NGO in Afghanistan in December 2018 (Reg. No. 460). The organization operates with a headquarters in Elk Grove, California, and a country office in Kabul, Afghanistan, enabling it to implement humanitarian and development projects across multiple regions.
Key Programs & Sectors
ORCDG implements multi-sectoral programs aimed at relief and development. Health: e.g. mobile health teams and maternal/child health services. WASH: clean water access (hand-pump wells, solar-powered water systems) and sanitation/hygiene promotion.Food Security & Nutrition: emergency food assistance and nutrition programs. Shelter & NFI: emergency and transitional shelter construction, winterization and distribution of non-food item kits.Education: School rehabilitation, support for orphans and accelerated learning initiatives.Livelihoods: income-generation projects and vocational training (e.g. tailoring, mobile repair) to bolster community resilience. These programs are designed to alleviate suffering during crises and foster sustainable development at the grassroots level.
Leadership Team
ORCDG is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for strategic oversight and accountability. The board is led by Dr. Dennis W. Eaton, PhD, who serves as President. Dr. Qudratullah Nasrat, MD, MPH the founder of ORCD Afghanistan chapter serves as Secretary General and Director of Organization Development for ORCD Global. The board also includes other officers (e.g. a Treasurer, Mr. Danny Berry) to ensure strong financial and administrative governance. This leadership structure blends international expertise with local Afghan experience to guide ORCDG mission.
Geographic Reach
Primary Operations: Afghanistan (country office in Kabul). ORCDG has delivered programs across more than 20 provinces in Afghanistan, including Kabul, Baghlan, Kunduz, Herat, Paktika, Nangarhar, Logar, Ghazni, Balkh, Kunar, and others. It leverages a nationwide network of field staff to operate in urban centers and remote rural districts, enabling rapid humanitarian response and development projects even in hard-to-reach areas. ORCDGs U.S. base facilitates international partnerships and resource mobilization, while its on-ground presence in Afghanistan ensures local context and access.
Partnerships
ORCDG collaborates widely to enhance its impact. It is part of the broader ORCD family with sister organizations in Canada, Turkey, and Ghana that share its vision. The organization has formed strategic working relationships with academic and research institutions,for example, the University of California San Francisco,University of New South Wales, University of South Carolina, University of Melbourne (Nossal Institute), and the University of California, San Francisco to support research, monitoring, and technical innovation in its programs. ORCDG also works with UN agencies and international NGOs through cluster coordination and consortia, leveraging support and expertise from global humanitarian partners. These collaborations strengthen ORCDGs technical capacity and allow it to meet international standards while expanding its reach.
Funding Sources
ORCDG work is funded by a diverse range of international donors and philanthropic partners. Major funding comes from charitable organizations such as Penny Appeal (USA, Canada, UK), Muslim Aid (UK), Action for Humanity (UK), Charity Right UK, and ILM UK [ORCD Global], which have supported projects in areas like water provision, emergency aid, and education. The organization also receives grants from or collaborates on projects with UN agencies and global humanitarian funds (for instance, ORCDG has implemented projects funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center of Saudi Arabia for flood emergency response [List of Bo...ORCDG 2022 | Word]). This multi-donor backing ensures a stable funding base, while adherence to donor compliance (including when acting as a prime recipient for overseas funds) has given ORCDG a reputation for strong financial stewardship.
Recent Activities & Achievements
Scale & Impact: As of early 2026, ORCDG has completed over 73 projects, directly benefiting more than 3 million people in Afghanistan [Cooperativ...ORCDG[13] | PDF]. It maintains an operational presence in 20+ provinces with a record of 100% audit transparency (no audit issues), reflecting robust accountability [Cooperativ...ORCDG[13] | PDF]. Humanitarian Response: In 2025 to 2026, ORCDG led major relief operations,for example, delivering life-saving assistance to flood-affected families by distributing 4,882 emergency shelter kits (tents, blankets, NFIs) with support from the King Salman Relief Center [List of Bo...ORCDG 2022 | Word]. It also expanded a nationwide Orphan Support Program (in partnership with Penny Appeal UK) to sponsor 500 orphans, providing monthly cash assistance to vulnerable childrens families [List of Bo...ORCDG 2022 | Word]. Organizational Milestones: ORCDGs close affiliation with ORCD Afghanistan (its local chapter) has bolstered its credibility notably, ORCD Afghanistan was the first Afghan NGO to attain special consultative status with the United Nations ECOSOC [ORCDG Fact...Sheet 2024 | Word], underscoring the organizations commitment to international best practices and governance. Through these efforts and achievements, ORCDG has solidified its role as a key humanitarian and development actor linking local Afghan initiatives with global support.
POWER POINT PRESENTATION ABOUT ACHIEVEMENTS & ONGOING PROJECTS
Life-saving support to the Vulnerable flood-affected population
With funding from King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center,The main objective of the project is to assist and promote the dignity of flood-affected population through provision of lifesaving support in terms of provision of tents, blankets, and NFI Kits to reduce their sufferings. Through this project, ORCD-Global will be able to distribute 4,882 NFI kits and 4,882 Tents, and 24,410 blankets among 4,882 flood-affected HHs through the financial support of King Salman Relief to make sure that the flood-affected population in the targeted provinces have access to NFI items, Tents, and blankets to meet their immediate needs. The funding will address the most immediate pressing needs of the flood-affected population in the targeted provinces.
HIFZ Orphan Support Program
ORCD Global Inc. is pleased to announce that with the generous support of donors in UK (Penny Appeal), the HIFZ Orphan Support Program, which was previously implemented by our sister Organization ORCD Afghanistan, has resumed its operation in the country. 
Under this program, 500 orphans who have been receiving support through the previous two phases will be sponsored through a (one-to-one) sponsorship scheme.
Each orphan will receive monthly cash assistance of USD 50 through designated bank accounts of their guardians which will cover their monthly educational costs, food and clothing expenses. The first two phases of this program had great positive impacts and were immensely welcomed by the beneficiaries and local community members.
We are grateful to the generous donors who are funding this enormously effective initiative to support one of the most vulnerable segments of the Afghan society.
