by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 7, 2018 | Afghanistan, Art, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning, Philanthropy
A number of organizations are working in Afghanistan to build a better, safer, and more prosperous future for the country and its residents. At the same time, it’s important not to overlook the small number of equally dedicated organizations that are working in other...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 15, 2018 | Art, conservation, construction, Education, Learning, nature, Power, technology, water, work
According to UN-Habitat, the United Nations program dedicated to building a better urban future, clean, green, and beautiful public spaces are one of the most important elements of a livable city. High-quality public spaces that are not profit-based and that are...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 1, 2018 | Afghanistan, Art, charity, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning
With a history stretching back thousands of years and a landscape full of ancient monuments and cultural sites, Afghanistan truly is a dream destination for archaeologists. However, factors like challenging environmental conditions, transportation and accessibility...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 25, 2018 | Afghanistan, Art, conservation, construction, crafts, Culture, Education, History, work
Over the last decade, the nonprofit, non-governmental organization Turquoise Mountain has been working tirelessly to revive and revitalize traditional Afghan arts and crafts. Today, thanks to initiatives like the Turquoise Mountain Institute—Afghanistan’s premier...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 11, 2018 | Afghanistan, Art, conservation, crafts, Culture, food, History, Learning
While Afghan cuisine was relatively unknown outside of the country’s borders until fairly recently, anyone who has sampled some of Afghanistan’s exquisite traditional dishes would agree that Afghan food deserves a worldwide following. Drawing from the cultural...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 20, 2018 | Afghanistan, Art, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, Entertainment
Of all the threads that make up the tapestry of Afghanistan’s rich culture, poetry is one of the most important. The history of poetry in Afghanistan dates back thousands of years; even today, Afghans live and breathe poetry in a way that few other people do. While...
