Established on September 28, 2014, OSCAR was founded to address Afghanistan deep-rooted challenges stemming from decades of conflict. The organization emerged from the recognition that Afghanistan has long suffered from a mentality that discourages ordinary citizens from bringing about change in their social, political, and economic lives. The reliance on violence as a means of protest has pushed youth toward extremism, compounded by lack of knowledge about peaceful alternatives, environmental degradation, insufficient hygienic practices, and the persistent marginalization of women. OSCAR was established to tackle these multifaceted problems by empowering citizens, promoting nonviolent civic mobilization, conducting professional research, and implementing impactful projects across various sectors.

Over the years, OSCAR has pioneered nonviolent civic mobilization in Afghanistan, conducting workshops on peace education, human rights, and media with support from esteemed donors including USIP, the US Embassy, ICNC, NED, and Peace Direct. These workshops have reached provinces including Kunar, Khost, Paktia, Logar, Paktika, Nangarhar, Kabul, and Kunduz.