Samsoor Watan

Formerly established as Earth The Lost Heaven (ELH) in 2018, Samsoor Watan is a grassroot environmental organization and a network of environmental specialists, advocates and activists in Afghanistan. Samsoor Watan is a Dari and Pashto hybrid name that literally translates to “Green and Prosperous Homeland”. Samsoor Watan is a registered non-governmental, non-profit organization (NGO) based in Kabul, Afghanistan. As a grassroots, youth-led initiative, it serves as a network of environmental, climate, and sustainable development specialists, experts, and activists dedicated to protecting Afghanistan’s environment, advancing climate action, and fostering sustainability. Our mission is to raise awareness about environmental issues, promote environmental protection, advance climate action, and encourage sustainable development through education, engagement, and meaningful action. Samsoor Watan is a voluntary, self-regulated community of young individuals striving to inspire Afghans to safeguard the environment, adopt sustainable lifestyles, and contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We believe that citizens’ knowledge and understanding of environmental issues are the cornerstones of environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development. Empowering and educating individuals, fostering a culture of environmental stewardship, and encouraging active participation in climate and environmental activism form the foundation of our work. At Samsoor Watan, we are committed to undertaking activities that directly contribute to environmental conservation, combat the climate crisis, and support the global agenda for sustainable development. By working together, we aim to inspire change, empower communities, and pave the way for a sustainable future for Afghanistan and the region.