The Liberty Equality Fraternity Afghanistan Organization (LEFAO) is a non-political, non-profit organization registered with Ministry of Economy. It is the only non-government resource in Afghanistan aimed to support innovative change in the local and urban governance system that benefits all Afghans. Its purpose is to assist local and urban government institutions to build stronger communities by generating research, providing insight and informing debate on current and emerging policy issues. The organization does not advocate for specific positions or policies. Its intent is to facilitate cost-effective research of strategic importance to local government and those it serves. LEFAO works as an independent voice for robust and policy-relevant research on local formal and informal political leadership; citizens, communities and place; and local and urban governance in Afghanistan
The organization is focusing on creating an intellectual space for addressing key strategic issues pertaining to local governance system in Afghanistan.
LEFAO seek to foster timely discussions on the local and urban governance system in Afghanistan by publishing high-quality research reports, case studies, lessons learned and promoting dialogue amongst a wide spectrum of stakeholders. LEFAO brings together an interdisciplinary team of researchers with a wealth of experience of working with practice and end-users to generate novel insights into pressing local and urban issues in Afghanistan.
The organization is also providing capacity building and consultancy support that focuses on promoting and advocating for quality, accessibility, parity, affordability and reliability in the delivery of social services by local and urban governance actors. LEFAO's work investigates localism, place stewardship and the rescaling of local and urban government; local democracy, voice and accountability; effectiveness and efficiencies and collaboration and innovation in the delivery of public services.
The organization is also working on promoting and providing development and relief services to the people of Afghanistan. LEFAO endeavors to reach the most disadvantaged groups in Afghan society, often under very difficult circumstances and is committed to provide much needed assistance to the most susceptible and marginalized groups including internally displaced person and women. LEFAO works in variety of fields that impact the lives of poor and needy through creative and cost-effective activities.
