by Ehsan Bayat | May 9, 2019 | Afghanistan, crafts, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning, technology, work
The small Afghan village of Istalif lies about an hour’s drive north of Kabul. It is perched in the foothills of the Hindu Kush, whose tree-covered slopes rise sharply from the river below. Istalif is not only a site of incredible natural beauty, it’s also home to a...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 25, 2019 | Afghanistan, children, communications, conservation, Education, History, Philanthropy
Did you know that Afghanistan is home to one of the world’s youngest and fastest-growing populations? According to the United Nations Population Fund, nearly two-thirds of all Afghans—about 64%, or around 22 million people—are under 25 years of age. And although this...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 11, 2019 | Afghanistan, conservation, construction, Culture, Education, History, nature, Philanthropy
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), one of the affiliate agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network, has a long history of supporting and working on cultural restoration and rehabilitation projects in some of Afghanistan’s most important cities. In fall 2018,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 28, 2019 | Afghanistan, Aid, charity, conservation, Culture, Education, healthcare, Learning, money, Philanthropy, poverty
A growing number of organizations are seeking to make life easier for Afghans with disabilities. Recognizing that Afghanistan is not the most easily accessible place for people with disabilities, these organizations aim to integrate these vulnerable individuals into...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 7, 2019 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, construction, Culture, Education, History, Learning, technology, work
Buildings in Afghanistan have been constructed using traditional methods for many centuries. Developed in response to Afghanistan’s unique building challenges—including extreme climate and weather conditions, frequent earthquakes, and varying availability of natural...
by Ehsan Bayat | Feb 22, 2019 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning
Afghanistan is a country with a rich history and a vibrant cultural legacy, but it hasn’t always been easy for people to discover and explore the country’s unique heritage. Fortunately, however, the recently launched Preserving Afghan Heritage platform on Google Arts...
