About SAE
The Society of Afghan Engineers was formed in 1993 by a group of Afghan engineers in Northern Virginia and surrounding areas who believe that they have a moral responsibility to help the grief-stricken people of Afghanistan. This Society is not an agency of the Afghan Government or any other government. In addition, they are careful not to encroach upon, bypass, or circumvent the legal authority of the agencies of the Afghan Government in advocating financial and technical aid from donor organizations. Rather, the Society is designed to serve as a catalyst or consultant to governments or institutions interested in receiving or providing financial and technical assistance for the reconstruction of Afghanistan. As a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, the SAE is tax-exempt and is authorized to engage in cultural, educational, literary, and charitable activities.
Objectives
To provide a forum for Afghan engineers to study and discuss technical problems related to the reconstruction of Afghanistan and to suggest appropriate solutions.
To foster international support and solicit financial and technical assistance for the reconstruction of Afghanistan.
To participate in the implementation of reconstruction programs in Afghanistan.
To develop a network of engineers and advocates to promote the goals of the society and to create a center of guidance and counseling for young Afghans who want to pursue professional careers.
To provide support and encouragement to Afghan engineers living abroad in order to enable them to accept job assignments in Afghanistan.
To foster international support and solicit financial and technical assistance for the reconstruction of Afghanistan.
To participate in the implementation of reconstruction programs in Afghanistan.
To develop a network of engineers and advocates to promote the goals of the society and to create a center of guidance and counseling for young Afghans who want to pursue professional careers.
To provide support and encouragement to Afghan engineers living abroad in order to enable them to accept job assignments in Afghanistan.
Organizational Structure
The Structure of the Society consists of the following:
- Board of Directors
- Executive Committsee
- Technical Committees: Housing, Irrigation, and Power; Transportation, Manufacturing, and Industry; Natural Resources
- Administrative Committees: Planning, Publication, Translation, Membership, and Chapters
Sample Projects
The following are some of the projects that SAE is currently proposing:
- Preparation of national building construction codes and standards for Afghanistan.
- Preparation of engineering design manuals and standards.
- Introduction of new technology and equipment in preparation and use of new and local construction materials.
- Introduction of computer technology in the automation of administrative processes.
- Compilation of standard contractual documents for construction professionals, owners, and sponsors of construction projects to determine accountability, rights, and responsibilities.
- Investigation of further possibilities to exploit the vast reserves of natural resouces in Afghanistan