by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 22, 2017 | Afghanistan, charity, communications, Education, Philanthropy, telecommunications
Development organizations all over the world point to literacy as one of the leading factors in helping individuals and societies build a better future. Improved literacy rates in emerging economies are linked to a broad range of other positive outcomes, including...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 6, 2017 | Afghanistan, charity, conservation, Education, food, healthcare, Philanthropy, technology
Since Relief International (RI) began working in Afghanistan in 2001, the organization has placed a major emphasis on building strong partnerships with local communities and on earning respect and acceptance in order to ensure the safety and sustainability of its...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 30, 2017 | Afghanistan, charity, communications, healthcare, Philanthropy
When weighed against Afghanistan’s many other priorities – like rebuilding critical infrastructure, improving education and literacy, and ensuring adequate nutrition for all citizens, to name just a few – the question of eye care and vision health might...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 11, 2017 | Afghanistan, charity, children, Culture, healthcare, Philanthropy, poverty
In times of war, children are often the ones who end up paying the highest price. Sadly, this tough history lesson is one that Afghanistan is all too familiar with: decades of civil conflict have deprived multiple generations of Afghan children of parents, relatives,...
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 | 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...
