by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 1, 2017 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, Culture, Entertainment, History
Decades of turmoil and conflict have destroyed many elements of Afghanistan’s cultural heritage, including the vast majority of historical photographs of the country. Today, a visual record of the time before Afghanistan’s troubles is all but non-existent, leaving the...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 24, 2017 | Afghanistan, charity, communications, Education, healthcare, poverty, Power, technology, water
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is one of the most important philanthropic organizations currently working in Afghanistan. To date, with the support of various donors and partners, AKDN has channeled nearly $750 million into Afghanistan’s rebuilding process....
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 3, 2017 | Afghanistan, communications, Education, Entertainment, healthcare, jobs
A growing sports program is providing people affected by regional conflict in Afghanistan with dignity, confidence, and hope for the future. Since the first wheelchair basketball tournament was held in 2012, rehabilitators have found that developing organized sports...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 27, 2017 | Afghanistan, crafts, Culture, Entertainment, History
Established in 2006 by Prince Charles in partnership with Hamid Karzai, Afghanistan’s former president, the non-profit, non-governmental organization Turquoise Mountain aims to preserve historical areas and revive traditional artisanal activities in Afghanistan. In...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 20, 2017 | Afghanistan, charity, children, food, healthcare, Philanthropy, poverty
According to research from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), malnutrition is a major problem in Afghanistan. Approximately one-third of the country’s population isn’t getting enough calories on a daily basis, and about 20% of Afghans aren’t getting enough...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 13, 2017 | Afghanistan, charity, communications, Culture, Education
The Asia Society is the world’s leading educational organization dedicated to fostering mutual understanding, respect, and partnership between Western and Asian countries, including Afghanistan and other countries of the Greater Middle East. Read on to learn more...
