Accountability
We believe in complete openness towards our donors. Here you’ll find all information about our finances, use of funds, and organizational structure.
Non-profit
§ 52 AO
VR 4443
AG Bonn
Since 1979
Active in Afghanistan
100 %
Project-bound
Bright Afghan commits to full financial transparency. All income and expenses are documented without gaps and published annually in our financial report.
The association is audited annually by an independent auditor. Results are presented to the General Assembly.
As a non-profit under § 52 AO, we are subject to tax authority oversight and must regularly demonstrate our charitable status.
100% of donations go directly to our projects on the ground in Afghanistan. The association works on a volunteer basis — no personnel costs for the board.
Our funds are used in the following areas:
Education & Schools
Teacher salaries, textbooks, school buildings
Health
Medical care, equipment, medicine
Emergency Aid
Food, winter aid, disaster relief
Reconstruction
Housing, infrastructure, sustainable projects
Our annual reports provide an overview of all projects, finances, and achievements for each year. We are working on making them available as PDF downloads here.
Annual Report 2024
In preparation
Annual Report 2023
Available on request
Annual Report 2022
Available on request
Annual reports can be requested by email at any time: info@brightafghan.org
Bright Afghan is run on a volunteer basis. The governing bodies are:
Board
Chairman: Abdul Jalil Hekmat — responsible for strategic leadership and representing the association.
General Assembly
Highest decision-making body. Meets at least once a year. Elects the board and decides on the articles of association.
Auditor
Independent review of finances. Reports annually to the General Assembly.
Do you have questions about our work, finances, or would you like detailed information? We look forward to hearing from you.
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