In 1997 a group of Americans, including our founder Daniel Batchelder, became involved in economic and community development initiatives in Afghanistan. Out of those initiatives, Morning Star Development was birthed in 2002. Our work has included developing community centers, rebuilding hospitals, providing relief aid, setting up medical clinics, starting businesses and establishing schools and Leadership Institutes throughout Afghanistan. We take a strategic approach to our involvement, attempting to engage the majority population where they live in rural Afghanistan with Community Centers and at the same time helping to prepare the next generation of leaders at our Institutes for Leadership Development. We are encouraged by the progress we see on both fronts.
Timeline
2010

- Delivered 267 babies and provided medical care for over 1,000 women
- Established a Residency Training Program for Afghan doctors
- Established a new ILD in Kabul in partnership with another organization
2008
- Began first FM radio broadcasting in Tangi Saidan
- Provided literacy training to over 500 Women
2006
- Established first Community Center in Tangi Saidan
- Launched first medical clinic in Jegdelak
2004
Formed the first Institute For Leadership Development (ILD) with the University of Herat
2002
- Morning Star Development is established as an NGO
- Authorized by Afghan Ministry of Public Health (MOH), to open a medical clinic in Tangi Saidan