by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 19, 2017 | Afghanistan, communications, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Music, technology
Afghanistan’s rich and complex musical heritage—one of the world’s longest-thriving musical traditions—was nearly silenced by years of civil conflict. But today, the sounds of music are being heard throughout the country once again, due in large part to the efforts of...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 5, 2017 | Afghanistan, Bayat Foundation, communications, Culture, Education, History, jobs, Philanthropy, technology, telecommunications
As part of its mission to improve lives across the diverse regions of a dynamic and rapidly developing Asia, The Asia Foundation works hard to improve the quality of local education and expand access to educational opportunities in all areas where it operates. In...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 29, 2017 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, History, technology
Once the home of one of the most important collections in Central Asia, the National Museum of Afghanistan was particularly hard-hit by the effects of years of civil conflict. Today, however, the National Museum is one again assuming a proudly central role in the...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 8, 2017 | Afghanistan, communications, Culture, Entertainment, History, technology
The future of Afghan cinema is looking very bright indeed due to organizations such as the Afghan Film Project, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to supporting and building capacity in Afghanistan’s growing film industry. Read on to learn more about how the Afghan Film...
by Ehsan Bayat | Feb 2, 2017 | Afghanistan, communications, Culture, Education, History
Preserving the cultural heritage of Afghanistan is becoming more important as the nation rebuilds after decades of war. Years of turmoil and fighting have ruined artifacts, destroyed historical sites, and resulted in the loss of important treasures and traditions. It...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 12, 2017 | Afghanistan, communications, jobs, Philanthropy, Power, technology
Within the nation of Afghanistan, the total number of people who have been affected by conflict and war is difficult to ascertain. It is evident, however, that there are an increasing number of needs that must be met in order for the nation to move forward. Many...
