by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 26, 2018 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Entertainment, History, Music, Philanthropy
Not that long ago, traditional Afghan music was almost non-existent in Afghanistan. Civil conflict and poverty had caused many musicians to flee the country, while those who remained were generally unable to play as music was widely banned. In recent years, however,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 19, 2018 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Entertainment, History, jobs, Learning
Although natural conservation hasn’t been a top priority for Afghanistan over the last few decades, now that the country is enjoying greater stability and prosperity, that has begun to change. The Afghan government is becoming increasingly aware of the importance of...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 12, 2018 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning, Philanthropy
Approximately 25 miles southeast of Kabul lies the incredible archaeological site of Mes Aynak, the remains of an ancient Buddhist city that was once at the heart of the thriving Silk Road trade route. Gradually abandoned over the centuries and all but lost to...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 5, 2018 | Afghanistan, Art, communications, conservation, construction, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Learning, technology
Standing for millennia at the crossroads of multiple peoples and cultures, Afghanistan has a unique cultural heritage that is as rich and diverse as it is ancient. In an area smaller than the US state of Texas, hundreds upon hundreds of spectacular monuments,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 28, 2017 | Afghanistan, conservation, construction, food, jobs, technology, water
A global company wholly owned by its employees, Development Alternatives, Inc. has been working to bring fresh ideas and alternatives to the field of international development since its incorporation in 1970. Known today simply as DAI, the company partners with...
by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 21, 2017 | Afghanistan, Culture, History, Learning, Philanthropy
In 2015, the United Nations celebrated its 70th anniversary with a global series of events around the theme “Strong UN, Better World.” Afghanistan, which has had a long and important relationship with the UN, was one of the participating countries in these...
