by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 8, 2015 | Afghanistan, Bayat Foundation, Education
A practical way to forge a better future for Afghan women is through economic empowerment. Consequently, many organizations have undertaken projects to help women achieve greater financial independence. One of these organizations is Women for Women International,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 8, 2015 | Afghanistan, Bayat Foundation, Education
Women Empowered, Inc. – Afghanistan (WE – Afghanistan) works to advance rights for girls and women in Afghanistan with special focuses on education and gender equality. The nonprofit’s mission includes preventing gender-based violence and raising legal...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 6, 2015 | Afghanistan, Bayat Foundation, Education
The Bayat Foundation, created by Ehsan Bayat, has spearheaded a number of projects over the years to drive development in Afghanistan while also improving the quality of life for Afghan people. One of the organization’s major focuses remains education, especially...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 4, 2015 | Afghanistan, Bayat Foundation, Education
Not long ago, Afghan women and girls were completely banned from all levels of education. Today, many girls still face major barriers to education, and more than half of young Afghan women do not attend school. While the nation now has a higher number of female...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 2, 2015 | Afghanistan, Bayat Foundation
Azerbaijan has emerged as an important contributor to the efforts to restore and stabilize Afghanistan in the wake of conflict. Recently, Azerbaijan announced its intention to continue providing aid to Afghanistan as it develops both economically and socially. In the...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 16, 2015 | Afghanistan, Bayat Foundation
Post-conflict environments are extremely complex. In modern Afghanistan, the need for development is closely linked to a call for security. Without greater security, investors will not risk driving development. The future of the Afghan economy depends on pursuing...