DACAAR employ a holistic approach to all rural development activities in order to ensure long-term viability of projects.

[citation needed] DACAAR currently cover all of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan with their Emergency WASH projects and Supporting Rural Water Supply Program combined.

Central Kabul, Kapisa, Parwan, Ghazni, Panjsher, Wardak, Bamyan, Khost, Logar, Paktia and Paktika.

Their programmes contributes to the following goals: (1) No Poverty, (2) Zero Hunger, (3) Good Health and Well-being, (4) Quality Education, (5) Gender Equality, (6) Clean Water and Sanitation, (8) Decent Work and Economic Growth, (10) Reducing Inequality, (11) Sustainable Cities and Communities, (16) Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, (17) Partnerships for the Goals.

DACAAR receives funding from a wide range of donors, including Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, DFID and the European Commission among others.