Deadline Date: May 30, 2026
The Request for Labor Spring Organization MSME Support Program aims to identify and support small businesses in Kabul through training, mentoring, and limited business assistance to improve operations and growth.
The key focus areas, of this program include MSME development, business training and capacity building, mentoring and follow-up support, financial literacy and marketing skills, business improvement and market access, support for vulnerable entrepreneurs, and promotion of sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
Labor Spring Organization (LSO) is a women-led national NGO in Afghanistan working to improve the social, economic, and protection outcomes of vulnerable groups, particularly women, girls, and youth, through community-based programming. Through this Expression of Interest, LSO seeks to select 25 MSMEs in Kabul province for targeted business development support.
The program is designed for entrepreneurs who are already operating or close to becoming operational businesses and are willing to improve their management, product presentation, and market reach. It focuses on committed participants who are ready to learn, adopt new approaches, and actively engage in business development activities.
Selected businesses will receive structured support that includes practical training sessions in business management, financial literacy, marketing, and customer relations, delivered through interactive, real-life learning approaches.
Participants will also receive ongoing mentoring and follow-up support, including individual guidance and tailored advice to help apply skills effectively in their business operations.
In addition, businesses may receive up to AUD 700 in support, either as equipment, tools, materials, or conditional cash assistance based on business needs and expected impact.
The program also provides practical support in improving business planning, product quality, packaging, pricing, and overall market presentation to enhance competitiveness.
Selection is based on criteria such as business registration, minimum one year of operation, active production or services, staff capacity, growth potential, willingness to improve financial management, and commitment to participate fully in the program. Priority is given to women-led businesses, IDPs, returnees, vulnerable entrepreneurs, underserved communities, and job-creating enterprises.
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