Completed Construction Projects


  • Construction of Bamboo Reinforced Concrete Pavement at UNOCA Compound, Kabul, 2003

In September 2003, HAFO undertook construction of a bamboo reinforced concrete pavement at the UNOCA compound on Jalalabad Road in Kabul City. Drainage structures were also constructed. The entire project was completed within 1 month. The project was funded by UNOPS and the Ministry of Public Works with a budget of US$134,737.


  • Construction of Sewer, Kabul, 2003

In June 2003 HAFO commenced construction of a sewer in Chardeh district of Kabul city. The residents of Chardeh had been requesting that HAFO assist them by this project for a number of months in order to reduce the potential for insect-borne and other infectious diseases from the accumulation of waste water, and to provide a safe passage for pedestrians and vehicles through the street. The residents were extremely happy with the resulting structure which has greatly reduced the pooling of rain and waste water. Funding was provided by NAC (Norwegian Afghanistan Committee). The duration of the project was 2 months, with a total budget of US$9,200.00


  • Construction of 15 km Road Panjwai-Hawz-e-madad Kandahar province

HAFO and GE-CS jointly constructed 15 km of Road of Panjwai-Hawz-e-madad in Kandahar province. The project was funded by Ministry of Rural Development. The project activities covered leveling, compaction and gravel installation etc. The total awarded value and final cost was USD 3,245,300.00


  • Construction of Vocational Training Centre (VTC), Kandahar, 1996

WFP provided HAFO with 40.61 MT wheat as food for work, and cash of Afs.12,122,000 for construction of a VTC building in Kandahar province in 1996. The goal of the project was to contribute in rehabilitation of skilled manpower in the area. The building consists of four large workshops for welding, tinsmithry, carpentry and tractor-repairing trades. There are also three office rooms, three rooms for a staff hostel and a store. This project has been undertaken following very positive results obtained from running a similar project in Ghazni province for the past several years that has succeeded in training of hundreds of technical cadres in different trades. Work was completed in 2003 with assistance from CORDAid.


  • Construction of 23 Culverts, Arghandab, 1996

Construction of 23 culverts in Arghandab district of Kandahar province was carried out by HAFO in April 1996. This project was funded by UNOPS with the total budget of US$9,000.


  • Construction of 200 Double- Pit Latrines, Panjwaie, 1996

UNICEF contracted HAFO to construct 200 double-pit latrines in Panjwaie district of Kandahar province. The project started in October 1996 with a duration of 5 months.


  • Repair of 3 Karezes and Construction of 5 Flood Protection Walls, 1993

HAFO repaired 3 karezes and constructed 5 flood protection walls with support from IRC/RAP of Rs. 1,435,500.


  • Construction of Latrines and Wells, 2003

A consortium of NGOs (including HAFO) worked with UNICEF to construct latrines and wells at schools in a number of provinces. HAFO has undertaken construction in Kapisa province, over a 4 month period in 2003.


  • Construction of Diversion Dam and Cleaning of Canal, Tagab, 2002

HAFO commenced construction of a diversion dam and cleaning of a canal in Tagab district, Kapisa in October 2002. The project was implemented as part of the Afghanistan Quick Impact Programme (AQIP) funded by Chemonics International through USAID. This project has helped to re-irrigate 5,000 jeribs of land. Duration of the project was 6 months, completed by the end of March 2003. The project budget was US$80,000.


  • Construction of Vocational Training Center

Construction of a building for vocational training center at Mazar was funded by Japan Embassy through its GAGP programs. The total amount of fund allocated for this project is US$.353,000. The project was started in January 2005 and was completed in July 2005.


  • Rehabilitation of 18 Nahr irrigation project, Balkh province

Rehabilitation of 18 Nahr was started in August 2004 with joint cooperation of PCI and NEC. The PCI is playing as leading role. The total grant HAFO is using in this project is US$.142,000 for the duration of 18 months.


  • Road Repairing of Jaghatu to Rashedan Road, Jaghatu, 2003

As part of the AQIP project funded by Chemonics International through USAID, HAFO repaired 10km of the Jaghatu to Rashedan Road in Jaghatu district, of Wardak. UNOPS provided comprehensive road engineering training (theoretical and practical) to the HAFO engineers working on this project and assisted Chemonics with monitoring the standard of road construction. Road compactors, drainage ditches and reinforced cross drainages were used to ensure that the road lasts a minimum of three years after the rehabilitation is complete. The work commenced in April 2003 and was completed in October 2003. The budget for the road repairing project was US$132,000.00.


  • Provision of Potable Water and Irrigation Reconstruction Project, Jaghatu, Maidan Shar and Nirkh, 2002

HAFO constructed 30 shallow wells and installed hand pumps, desilted and repaired 3 irrigation canals, cleaned and rehabilitated 10 karezes, and constructed 1 water divider in Jaghatu, Maidan Shar and Nirkh districts of Wardak province. The project was funded by IMC with a budget of US$80,000.


  • Cleaning and Repairing of 11 Karezes, 1994

Cleaning and repairing of 11 karezes, funded by UNDP, was completed by HAFO in September 1994. The total beneficiaries of the project were 15,068 persons. Completion of the project brought under irrigation approximately 702 ha. of agricultural land. The total budget for this project was Rs.351,637.


  • Cleaning and Repairing of 17 Karezes, 1992

Cleaning and repairing of 17 karezes was achieved through 174MT of wheat supplied by WFP as a food for work program. The main objective of the project was to bring more lands under cultivation and ensure an increase in the level of water supply. The project improved drinking water supplies and benefited 540 families.


  • Cleaning and Repairing of 8 Karezes, Jaghatu, 1991

HAFO cleaned and repaired 8 karezes in Jaghatu district of Wardak in spring 1991. The project's goal was to supply a sufficient quantity of water to the pre- war conditions. The total direct beneficiaries of the project were 309 farm families. Stichting Vluchteling (S.V.) funded the project with Rs. 374,275 and the duration of the project was four months. It was a very successful project as it fully realized the target plan and met the satisfaction of the beneficiaries.


  • Cleaning and Repairing of 16 Karezes, Jaghatu, 1991

HAFO carried out cleaning and repair activities on 16 karez projects in Jaghatu district of Wardak. This was achieved through a cash contribution of Rs. 600,127 by NAC. The aim of the project was to restore cultivation of agricultural land and growth of agricultural productivitvity. A total of 13,592 persons have benefited from this scheme.


  • Cleaning and Repairing of 10 Karezes, 1990

HAFO carried out cleaning and repairing activities on 10 karezes with a cash contribution of Rs. 408,365 from NAC. The immediate objective for this project was to reconstruct and rehabilitate drinking and irrigation water supply systems for reactivating agricultural productivity and to provide the rural inhabitants with safe drinking water. The project benefited 450 farmer families who use the water for irrigating their land and their own consumption in the target area.


  • Construction of 1,500 Mud Houses at Shaidayee IDP Camp, 2002

HAFO constructed 1,500 mud houses for IDP families in Herat. The project was funded by CORDAID.


  • Construction of 1000 Mud Houses at Maslakh IDP Camp, 2001

HAFO constructed 1000 mud houses for the IDPs in Maslakh camp. The project was supported both by WFP and UNOCHA, with a duration of three months, and was completed by August 2001. In addition to the mud houses, HAFO constructed 300 latrines for the IDPs. This project was also funded by UNOCHA with WFP contributing wheat as food for work.


  • Repair and Maintenance of 400 Wells in Herat IDP Camps, 2001

HAFO carried out the repair and maintenance of 400 wells for drinking water purposes in different IDP camps in Herat, funded by UNICEF and WFP. The total project budget was US$9,200 with 75MT of wheat contributed by WFP as food for work.


  • Construction of 1800 Mud Houses at Maslakh IDP Camp, 2000

HAFO constructed 90 blocks, each consisting of 20 rooms, in Maslakh camp for the IDPs who came from the drought stricken areas of Ghor province. The project duration was three months and was funded by Ockenden International (OI). Although the project was implemented during winter, the work was successfully completed on time. The objective of the project was:

  • To facilitate temporary settlement of drought affected IDPs in Herat city.
  • To improve the living condition of IDPs by constructing and reconstruction of 1,800 mud houses and accommodating 1800 families.
  • To provide the IDPs with work opportunities and thus with food through the WFP food for work program.
  • To train IDPs in construction work to build their own houses.
  • To revitalize IDPs participation.
The total budget allocated for this project was US$110,605 plus WFP contribution of 545.4 MT of wheat as food for work.


  • Construction of 250 Latrines at Maslakh IDP Camp, 2000

HAFO constructed 250 latrines in Maslakh IDP camp. The project was funded by OI and the duration was one month. In addition HAFO carried out 5,500m of drainage work in the camp for which WFP provided wheat as food for work.


  • Digging and fixing of Hand Pumps at Maslakh IDP Camp, 2000

HAFO dug and fixed hand pumps for 29 wells in Maslakh camp. The goal of the project was to provide the IDPs with safe drinking water. The project was financed by OI and the hand pumps were provided by UNICEF.


  • Renovation of Rana Kheil School, 2003

HAFO started repairing Rana Kheil boys and girls school in 2003. The school is located in Waghaz district of Ghazni province. The funds was provided by School of Hope for the rehabilitation of the school building


  • Construction and Repair of Sarab School, 2003

HAFO started implementation of the rehabilitation project of Sarab high school (boys & girls) in 2002. The project is funded by School of Hope. The following activities were under taken by HAFO for the rehabilitation of the school building

  1. Rehabilitation and reconstruction of library room, store, Administration Office and laboratory room for Sarab boys' school
  2. Construction of New Building for Sarab Boy School


  • Construction of Shelters, Ab Band, 2003

HAFO constructed 150 shelters in Ab Band district of Ghazni Province. The project duration was four months, and work commenced in July 2003. The shelters were constructed according to the UNHCR shelter construction standard provided in the UNHCR's 2003 Shelter Guidelines. Cash for work was paid to the shelter beneficiaries who assisted in the construction work under the supervision of HAFO. The project was funded by UNHCR/CARE International, with a budget of US$13,500.


  • Cleaning/repairing of Karezes; Digging of Deep Wells, Jaghatu, 2002

HAFO cleaned and repaired 100 karezes, and dug 15 deep wells in Jaghatu district of Ghazni Province. The project was funded by CORDAID with a budget of US$234,832. Work started in February 2002. The project had over 3,000 beneficiaries and fully met the target plan. In addition this project provided work opportunities for a considerable number of unemployed people in the target areas.


  • Construction of 2 Springs, Jaghatu, 2001

HAFO constructed two large springs in Sarab area of Jaghatu district, Ghazni province in March 2001. This project was funded by ECHO through Care International with a duration of four months.


  • Cleaning/repairing of Karezes; Digging/fixing of Hand Pumps, 2001

HAFO cleaned and repaired 36 karezes, and dug and fixed hand pumps for 75 wells in Jaghatu district of Ghazni province. The project was funded by ECHO through Care International. Work started in March 2001 and was completed in July 2001. There were 600 families as beneficiaries and the project resulted in provision of adequate drinking and irrigation water in the area.


  • Construction of Diversion Dam Sidewalls, Dehkhodadad, 1998

HAFO constructed 200m sidewalls on Dehkhodadad Diversion Dam. The project was funded by UNOCHA with a budget of US$22,000. This project started in November 1998 and was completed in February 1999.


  • Construction of Aqueduct and Supper Passage, 1997

HAFO constructed an aqueduct in Pirzada village and a supper passage in Dehkhodadad village of Ghazni province. The project started in May 1997 and was completed in September 1997. This project was funded by EU-IRC/RAP with a budget of US$29,054.


  • Construction of Diversion Dam, Dehkhodadad, 1996

HAFO constructed a diversion dam in Dehkhodadad village of Ghazni province. The project commenced in September 1996 and was completed in December 1996. This project was funded by HELP-Germany and the total budget was Rs. 985,810.


  • Construction of Water Divider, 1996

HAFO constructed a water divider in Kalaghach and Zevij villages of Ghazni province in September 1996. The project was completed in November 1996, funded by HELP-Germany, with a total budget of Rs.206,38


  • Construction of diversion dam on Shamalan intake

  • Helmand River is the main source of irrigation for the agriculture lands in Helmand province. During the long years of war the existed irrigation system was badly destroyed.
  • The agriculture lands of the province are mainly irrigated by Helmand River. Due to lack of irrigation structures on the Helmand River, major portion of the river water flows unutilized. In winter season the water level becomes low in the river which causes shortage of sufficient irrigation water for the underlying agriculture lands.
  • The project covered construction of diversion dam on new Shamalan intake at Helmand River near Bolan Bridge in Lashkargah city. The successful completion of the project resulted in provision of adequate water for irrigation to agricultural lands, improve food production in the target area.
  • The project will help to reduce the sufferings of the residents of the target areas who have been adversely hit by the drought and war conditions. Their living conditions are very poor and the majority of them are suffering from a lack of food, inadequate water for drinking and irrigation not to speak of their other problems.
  • This project was proposed on the basis of HAFO staff's need assessment and the request of local communities.
  • The project site is located near Bolan Bridge in Lashkargah city of Helmand province. A diversion dam with a length of 460 meters, width of 30 meters and depth of three to 6 meters was constructed. The diversion dam was construed at a distance of 600 meter from the Bolan Bridge upstream. This was constructed on the intake of New Shamalan canal. The new Sahamalan canal joins the old Shamalan canal in Anar Bagh Area at a distance of around 15 Km from the intake. The old Shamalan canal which was constructed in 1970s passing through Kariziyan, Anar bagh, Aynak, Qalay Bostiyan, Gowragin, Kharaba, Luchmai, Khalach, Zaras and Char Qulfan and finally ends at Surkhdoz area and irrigates more than 35000 jeribs of agricultural land.
  • The project was funded by DFID-PRT. The duration of the project was 6 months.


  • Construction of Jafarya Park, Lashkar gah city of Helmand Province

HAFO construction company constructed Jafaray Park in Lashkar gay city of Helmand province. The project was started in September 2007 and completed in November 2007. The project was funded by Embassy of Denmark. The total volume of the budget was USD 20,000.


  • Construction of Bus Station, Lashkargah city, Helmand Province -2007

To facilitate traveling and improve transportation facilities HAFO launched the project of construction of proper Bus station with improved facilities in Lashkargah city of Helmand province. The project was started on February 17, 2007 and was completed at the end of August 2007. The govt. allocated 25258 m2 of land for construction of bus station. Prior to the commencement of this project no proper construction was done in the land for provision of facilities to the passengers and transporters. The passengers traveling to 13 districts from Lashkargah city use this bus station for taking vehicles to transport them to their destination. The project covered the following Activities:

  • Construction of 13 Bus Stands (bays) and Parking Area

    A total of 13 bus stands (bays) were constructed with covered concrete roof. In addition parking areas was established.

  • Construction of Toilets

    5 toilets for gents and 5 toilets for ladies were constructed.

  • Construction of Two Waiting Rooms
  • Construction of Mosque
  • Construction of Shops
  • Construction of Taxi Stand
  • Construction of Administration office and Ticket office
  • Construction of Shop Service area
  • Construction of Floor covered with concrete and mosaic tiles.
  • Construction of Roads inside the Bus Station

The project was funded by DFID. The total amount of the approved grant was USD 85, 4000 .


  • Construction of Women and Children Park in Lashkargah City of Helmand Province - 2007

To provide recreational facilities to the people in the Lashkargah city, HAFO started construction of Women and Children Park in Lashkargah city of Helmand province. The project was started on February 17, 2007 and was completed at the end of August 2007. The land for the Park was provided by agriculture department of Helmand province. The total area of the Park is estimated around 120,000 sq.m. The park is located near the Helmand River. The Shamalan Canal is surrounding the north and west sides of the Park. The location of the proposed site enhances the beauty of the Park. The construction of this Park provides a healthy recreational atmosphere for people of the area. Under this project the following activities were planned to be carried out;

  • Construction of Roads inside the park
  • Plantation of different kinds of tress
  • Construction of Mosaic Foot Paths inside the park
  • Construction of Setting Places; (Umbrella Shades)
  • Construction of Fun Land

The items which were installed in the Fun land include Slides, swings, moving chairs, horses and a big joint wheel with a height of 70 feets.

  • Installation of Garden Benches
  • Installation of Dustbins
  • Installation of CANOPY
  • Construction of Canteen
  • Construction of Surrounding walls and Main gates
  • Construction of Stream inside the park

The project was funded by DFID. The total budget of the project is USD 8, 40,000.


  • Peoples job Initiative, Piloting of temporary jobs, vocational training, and refurbishing works in Lashkar Gah City -2007

The project was started on April 1, 2007. The project aimed to alleviate the social crisis and impact of government reforms by addressing the unemployment problems by offering temporary employment in "refurbishing works" dedicated to upgrading the decaying as well as run-down city landscapes as part of regeneration of the urban environment.
The project substantiate the objectives of social reintegration of the semi- and unskilled and long-term unemployed laborers and equal access for dislocated people, former combatants (disarmed, demobilized and reintegrated soldiers), people with disabilities and other minority groups to reinsert them in society
The project promotes governance by increasing the capacity in the provincial, district, and municipal administrations and other actors, to implement jointly a temporary job initiative in a participatory way.
The project provided vocational training in basic construction skills to some 240 laborers.
The pre-selected workforce after the vocational training was temporarily engaged by 12 sub-contractors to work on 24 refurbishing sub-projects, which were identified in the course of public participation.
The project generated salaries for temporary employment, remunerated vocational training, salaries for project staff, and a number of permanent jobs following hereafter.
The strategic objective was to develop a replicable model and increase the capacity for the conception and carrying out similar temporary job initiatives.
The project was completed in February 2008.
The program was funded by the embassy of Denmark. The total grant approved for the program was USD 629434.


  • Improving Friday Market and Construction of Footpaths in Cha-i-Anjeer District Helmand Province -2006

The project was started on May 15, 2006. The work completed on July 20, 2006. The intervention was undertaken with the very aim to help in provision of proper marketing facilities to the local inhabitants, to facilitate the provision of goods and other commodities and to boost the local economy.

Under this program an area of approximately 5,400sq.m was leveled and graveled for construction of shutters and its footpaths. A total of 17 shutters were constructed, painted and fixed in the project area.

With the completion of the project the local people were very happy and ready to move to the shops. The total amount of budget was USD 25,233. The funds for this project were provided by DFID


  • Improving Friday Market and Construction of Gabion Wall in Lashkargah City-Helmand Province 2006

The project was started on May 15, 2006 and was completed on July18, 2006. The following activities were completed during the mentioned time period. Excavation for the gabion wall was made at a length of more than 250m, depth of 3 meters and width of 4 meters.

A gabion wall of 60 meters length, depth of 3 meters and width of 4 meters was constructed on the north side of bridge.
An area of approximately 22,000sq.m was leveled for construction of shutters. Since the location for construction of the shutters was changed, therefore, a new location was leveled and graveled on an approximately 3000sq.m area. This area was also compacted.

30 shutters were constructed, painted and fixed in the project area. The river was diverted and more than 500m of diversions were made to divert the river. A dam at a length of 120m, width of 20 meters and depth of 2 to 6 meters were de watered by the help of 8 water pumps 24 hours a day & night. This enabled HAFO to start work on strengthening of the river bed.

The river bed was strengthened and the total work volume done under the bridge was estimated an approximate of 850 cu.m The funds for this project were provided by DFID. The total amount of budget was USD 122,167.


  • Rehabilitation of adjoining area of Sayed Tajdar Shrine Construction of road, footpath, wall and gates Grishk city, Helmand - 2006

The adjoining area of Sayed Tajdar shrine in Grishk is the only recreation place for women and children as well as for men. The shrine is constructed in an area of approximately 20 jeribs of land and is covered with mulberry trees. The work was started on May 15, 2006 and was completed on July 20, 2006.

The following activities were under taken under this project;

Excavation for the brick wall masonry was made at a length of 120meters, depth of 1.80 meters and width of 0.50 meters. A wall of 570 meters length, height of 2.8 meters was plastered.

An area of approximately 14,000sq.m was leveled for construction of footpaths in the park. An approximate of 968 sq.m of Mosaic was worked on the footpaths in the park.

A road at a length of 222meters in the park was concreted at a thickness of 0.20cm and width of the road was 3.60meters. Three bridges was made and fixed on the stream passing through the park. The stream was concreted at a length of 177m, depth of 0.60cm and width of 2.20meters. Three water pumps worked to dry the stream for more than 10 days. A wall was constructed at length of 24meters, height of 2.5meters with concrete blocks.

A brick masonry wall was constructed at a length of 120meters, height of 1.8meters.

Two gates for entrance was made and fixed. The Grill was constructed at a length of 170m, height of 1meter. These were painted as well.

Leveling and gravelling and compact of a road at a length of 100meters and width of 6meters. The funds for this project were provided by DFID. The total amount of budget was USD 54, 211


  • De-Silting & Leveling of River bed Near Bowlan Bridge, Lashkargah Helmand Province - 2006

The project aimed at de-silting and leveling of the river bed near Bolan Bridge, Lashkargah Helmand province. The project activities included the de-silting and leveling of river bed on the upper side of Bolan Bridge with a length of 500 meters, width of 250 to 300 meters and depth of 1.5 meters to 2.5 meters. Prior to the start of this project the river was channeled into two directions passing from edges of the Bolan Bridge causing damages to the bridge.

The purpose of the de silting and leveling of the river bed was to let river water flow equally under the bridge and avoid the destruction of the river banks on both sides at this area and to protect the bridge during the flooding seasons. With completion of the project this aim has been achieved.

The project was started on October 1, 2006 and ended on November 14, 2006. The project was funded by DFID.

The total grant approved for this program was US$. 259,479.


  • Construction of 300 meter Gabion Protection wall near Bowlan bridge, Lashkargah city, Helmand Province -2006

The Gabion protection wall was constructed with the aim to protect the adjacent park area from river water, protect river bed, and provide protection to the Bolan bridge and Shimalan canal from flood water. The river water often overflowed at several places due to flood in the river. The water was entering into the adjacent area park area causing damages. The Gabion protection wall with a total length of 336 meters was constructed. At successful completion of the project, protection was provided to the park area, to the river bed and Bolan Bridge. The project started on 20th October as it was originally planned. The project with additional work was completed on November 22, 2006. The project was funded by DFID. The total amount of the approved grant was GBP 99,374.00


  • Construction of 300 Gabion Weir near Bowlan bridge, Lashkargah -2006

Under this project a Gabion Weir was constructed in Helmand River at a distance of 100 meters from the Bolan Bridge in Lashkar. The Weir with a length of 300 meters was constructed. The project ensured the smooth flow of water and prevented the river bed from erosion. Construction of weir also provided protection to the Bolan Bridge The project resulted in smooth flow of adequate water to its underlying agriculture land. The project started on 20th October as it was originally planned and completed on December 8, 2006. Although the work was stopped due to heavy flood, however the project was completed on time. The approved grant of the project was GBP 76,734.35


  • Drain Cleaning in Nad-I-Ali and Marja, 2003

The vast Helmand Valley irrigation system comprises almost 500km of main drains and nearly 600km of lateral drains. Due to lack of maintenance for over 20 years, irrigation water started to back up leading to water logging, salination of the soils and crop failures. With the assistance of DAI, HAFO cleaned the main drains and secondary drains in two districts of Helmand - Nad-i-Ali and Marja. Both labour intensive and capital intensive technologies were used i.e. laborers and draglines. The project commenced in October 2002 and finished in August 2003. The project was funded by DAI through USAID with a total budget of US$1,100,000.


  • De-silting and Repairing of Bughra Canal, 1998

HAFO and MCI carried out de-silting and repairing of Bughra Canal in December 1998. The project was funded by the US Embassy and was completed in March 1999. The total budget allocated for this project was US$300,000. The Bughra Canal has been considered an important water provision channel in the area and is vital in improving agricultural productivity in the area.


  • Construction of 30 km Road from Lashkargah to naawah - Helmand province

The project was jointly implemented by HAFO and GE-CS. The project was funded by Ministry of Rural Development. The project activities covered leveling, compaction and gravel installation etc. The contract awarded value and final cost was USD 5,629,000.00


  • Construction of 20 km Nahr-e-Siraj Road - Helmand province

HAFO and GE-CS jointly constructed 20 km of Nahre-e-Siraj Road in Helmand Province. The project was funded by Ministry of Rural Development. The project activities covered leveling, compaction and gravel installation etc. The total amount of budget was USD 3,554,000.00