In view of the wide-spread corruption and lack of transparency and accountability in the government, and private sector; a number of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) decided to establish a coalition against corruption at a large meeting held on 25 February 2012 in Kabul. Following this meeting, the coalition was formally launched on 29 March 2012 in Kabul. AFCAC registered with Ministry of Economy in as an independent legal entity in November 2013. AFCAC aims to foster positive change and contribute to a more comprehensive, coherent and inclusive fight against corruption in Afghanistan. AFCAC strives to foster national dialogue, mobilize civil society for anti-corruption campaigns, and promote partnership building among anticorruption stakeholders in order to influence national level policies aimed at creating a new Afghanistan that has the needs and priorities of the population at heart.  Vision AFCAC envisions a transparent, accountable, democratic and prosperous Afghanistan based on social justice and the rule of law. Mission A strong, committed and coordinated coalition of all non-state actors advocating democratic governance, accountability and transparency in all spheres of governmental and non-governmental activity Strategic GoalThe overall strategic goal of "AFCAC" is to fight corruption in Afghanistan through non-discrimination & non-confidential manner by strengthening the role of Civil Society Organizations taking into consideration the Afghan Justice Standards and procedures.