by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 6, 2015 | Afghanistan, Philanthropy
The strongest aid organizations are those that do not just provide band aids for a problem, but instead give individuals the tools they need to fix the problem and address it more effectively in the future. Many aid organizations in Afghanistan, such as ACTED, take a...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 2, 2015 | Afghanistan
Microfinance and microbusiness hold a great deal of promise for the continued development of Afghanistan. Through microloans, Afghan people can start their own small businesses that, if successful, eventually generate jobs in their communities. One of the primary...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 5, 2015 | Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, aid organizations focus on a number of different issues, ranging from women’s empowerment to education. ACTED takes a more holistic approach to its philanthropic work, seeking to address a range of issues in order to build community resilience and...
by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 3, 2015 | Afghanistan, Education
Image by ResoluteSupportMedia / CC BY While Afghanistan has made great strides toward development in recent years, access to education remains a challenge. According to statistics from the American Central Intelligence Agency, less than one-third of Afghans are...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 30, 2015 | Afghanistan, Bayat Foundation, Education, Philanthropy
An international nonprofit, Barakat believes in the ability of education to effect lasting social and economic change. The organization works in several countries, including Afghanistan, where programming focuses on literacy, human rights, and the needs of girls....
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 30, 2015 | Afghanistan, Education, Philanthropy, women
An Oscar-winning actress and noted humanitarian, Angelina Jolie has recently agreed to become the executive producer of a new animated film titled The Breadwinner. Irish production company Cartoon Saloon is making the film, which is based on a novel of the same named...
