Kajsa Johansson is SCA’s new secretary general
Kajsa Johansson assumes her position on April 1 as the new secretary general of the Solidarity Committee for Afghanistan (SCA). She has previously led SCA’s work with civil society organisations on the ground in Afghanistan and has a long-standing engagement with SCA’s board, most recently serving as chair from 2020 to 2021.
Since September, she has served as Deputy Secretary General and led the work on SCA’s strategic plan for 2025–2027.
“I am happy and proud to have been entrusted with even greater responsibility in leading SCA into the future. It’s a new role, but the work of transitioning to new ways of working — with partner organisations and a strengthened policy focus — continues at full speed and according to plan,” says Kajsa Johansson.
She has previously served as head of development cooperation at the Swedish Embassy in Maputo and has also worked for the development organisations WeEffect and Afrikagrupperna. She holds a PhD in sociology from Linnaeus University.
“Kajsa has the knowledge, competence, energy, and joy in her work that are crucial for SCA in the coming years. As chair of the board, I look forward to important years ahead, building a forward-looking SCA — for the people of Afghanistan,” says Margareta Wahlström, chair of SCA.
SCA’s new strategy
In Afghanistan, SCA collaborates with organisations implementing initiatives to reduce poverty, including increasing food security, strengthening resilience to climate change, and contributing to quality public services. The work targets vulnerable populations in rural areas of Afghanistan. Children, youth, women, and persons with disabilities are prioritised target groups.
In Sweden, SCA’s nearly 3,000 members, board, and staff work together through member engagement, advocacy, communication, and fundraising to increase support for the rights of the Afghan people and to raise awareness of the situation in Afghanistan among the general public and decision-makers in Sweden and internationally. SCA’s key message is that the international community must not forget the people of Afghanistan.