by Ehsan Bayat | May 23, 2019 | communications, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning, nature, Philanthropy
As one of Afghanistan’s two official World Heritage Sites, the Bamiyan Valley contains cultural and archaeological remains which make it a treasure to be safeguarded. Unfortunately, the site’s most famous cultural asset—the two colossal Buddha sculptures carved into...
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 14, 2019 | Bayat Foundation, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, Learning, technology
It’s been a busy winter for the Bayat Foundation. Over the last few months, Afghanistan’s largest private philanthropic organization has been hard at work on a number of different projects. All the projects seek to fulfill the Foundation’s mission to deliver hope and...
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...
