Organization For Relief
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Organisation For Relief
Development Germany gUG
Organisation For Relief
Development Germany gUG
Founder & Managing Director
Moh. Khalid Salimee
A seasoned development practitioner and engineer with over two decades of experience in planning and executing humanitarian and development programs across the Global South. Specializing in climate action, agriculture, WASH, sustainable energy, education, and community empowerment, he has successfully led impactful projects in Afghanistan. Recognized as a trusted expert by international development agencies and partners, Khalid is committed to creating sustainable solutions that drive positive change.
Co-Founder
Alias Wardak
An expert in international development cooperation, specializing in energy, water, and social infrastructure in the Global South. With over 16 years of experience managing development projects across Asia and Africa, he has also authored several books and articles on sustainable development, climate action, and renewable energy and water management in developing countries. In addition to his fieldwork, Alias serves as a lecturer at the University of Siegen, Germany, where he teaches project management in developing countries, FIDIC contract management, and sustainable construction in a changing climate.
Board of Advisors
Their insights help shape our initiatives, ensuring impactful and sustainable solutions for the communities we serve.
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Homeira Hakimi
Public Policy & Legal Expert
Education: LLM
Areas of Expertise: Public Policy, Commercial Law, Conflict Resolution, Labour, Social Affairs and Integration
Regions of experience: Afghanistan and Germany
Erwin Schelbert
Infrastructure Development
Education: B.Sc. Engineering
Areas of Expertise: Planning and management of social and critical infrastructure, Road Engineering, RE power plants, and water infrastructure development
Regions of experience: Afghanistan, EU, Switzerland, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East and West Africa
Dr. Murtaza Ershad
Renewable Energy, Distributed Energy Supply, Energy Finance
Education: PhD, M.Sc., B.Sc.
Areas of Expertise: Power System Planning, Techno-Economic Analysis, Energy Transition, and Capacity Development
Regions of experience: Afghanistan, Germany, and USA
Dr. Abobaker Himat
IWRM, WASH, Drop Irrigation
Education: PhD, M.Sc., B.Sc.
Areas of expertise: IWRM, Drought and Flood Management, GIS-based Planning, and Drip Irrigation
Regions of Experience: Afghanistan, Turkey, and Netherlands
Mujib Ahmad Azizi
IWRM, Rural Development
Education: PhD Candidate, M.Sc., B.Sc.
Areas of expertise: IWRM , Rural Economic Development and Sustainable Development
Regions of Experience: Afghanistan and Germany
Founder & Managing Director
Moh. Khalid Salimee
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Khalid is a highly dedicated development practitioner and engineer, boasting extensive experience in the planning and execution of impactful humanitarian and development programs across the Global South. With two decades of successful project implementation in Afghanistan, he has excelled in areas such as climate action, agriculture, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), sustainable energy, education, and community empowerment. His expertise has earned him the trust of partners and international development agencies, making him a valuable asset in driving meaningful change. Khalid’s ability to navigate complex challenges and foster collaborative relationships positions him as a leader in the field. Khalid is fluent in Pashto, Dari, German, and English.
Co-Founder
Alias Wardak
With a strong background in international development cooperation, Alias is a dedicated leader who is passionate about developing innovative ideas for sustainable social infrastructure and economic empowerment projects for communities in the Global South . With over 16 years of hands-on experience across the EU, Asia, and Africa, he has shared his expertise through several insightful books and articles on sustainable development, climate action, and critical energy and water challenges. In addition to his fieldwork, he inspires future leaders as a lecturer at the University of Siegen, where he teaches project management and climate-resilient building. Alias is fluent in Pashto, Dari, English, and German.