German Aid for Afghan Children (GAAC) is a nonprofit, nonpolitical international charity organization headquartered in Germany. It was founded in 1998 by Dr. Reinhard and Annette Erös, together with their five adult children: Veit, Urs Welf, and twin sisters Cosima and Veda.
Since its establishment, GAAC has been dedicated to supporting children, men, and women in Afghanistan through various programs in education, health, humanitarian aid, and emergency assistance. The organization is currently active in multiple sectors across Afghanistan.
In the education sector, GAAC has constructed numerous school buildings and installed high-tech computer classrooms with solar-powered electricity. The organization has also established well-equipped tailoring classes to support vocational training programs. Additionally, GAAC has set up a computer lab and digital library at the Nangarhar Medical Faculty to support advanced scientific studies and research.
In the health sector, GAAC has provided scholarships to both male and female students in medical, nursing, midwifery, and laboratory technician fields. The organization also creates employment opportunities for graduates in governmental hospitals to build capacity and deliver healthcare services to poor and vulnerable patients.
In humanitarian and emergency response efforts, GAAC delivers Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA), winterization support, Non-Food Items (NFIs), food assistance, and shelter for vulnerable communities, including natural disaster victims, returnees, widows/orphans, and people with disabilities.
In the area of solar electricity, GAAC proudly introduced solar power to Nangarhar, starting with its computer classrooms. The initiative expanded to provide solar lighting and cooling fans to government school teachers' homes, electricity to rural clinics, and power to the Nangarhar Medical Faculty and Teaching Hospital.
Through these efforts, GAAC continues to contribute to the education, job creation, empowerment, and resilience of Afghan men, women, and children.