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...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 30, 2018 | Afghanistan, Aid, charity, children, communications, conservation, construction, Education, healthcare, Philanthropy, poverty, technology, water
The Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) has been in existence for more than 35 years. Its goal is to bring support and stability to Afghans who are struggling with the impact of war and violence on their country and their communities. The organization is committed...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 2, 2018 | Afghanistan, Art, conservation, construction, crafts, Culture, Education, History, Philanthropy
In 2006, the nonprofit organization Turquoise Mountain was founded in Afghanistan with the mission of preserving and regenerating important historical and cultural areas, as well as reviving and revitalizing the practice of traditional arts and crafts. Today, just...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 31, 2018 | Afghanistan, construction, Education, jobs, Learning, technology, telecommunications, work
Educated, skilled, and values-driven professionals have a vital role to play in building a better future for Afghanistan and its citizens. This is the philosophy behind the Afghan Professionals Network (APn), a passionate global team of professional Afghan volunteers...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 29, 2018 | Afghanistan, communications, construction, jobs, Learning, Power, technology, work
As Afghanistan rebuilds after years of conflict, a new wave of young, ambitious Afghans are slowly but surely revitalizing the country’s tech sector, but they’re not doing it alone. Startup Grind Afghanistan is one of a number of organizations dedicated to supporting...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 22, 2018 | communications, conservation, construction, Culture, Education, History, technology
In 2015, the city of Bamiyan became the first urban center not only from Afghanistan, but from all of Central Asia, to become a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). This unique global network fosters and facilitates cooperation between its members as...
