by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 30, 2018 | Art, conservation, crafts, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning
Traditional arts and crafts suffered greatly during Afghanistan’s long years of civil conflict, but over the last decade, the country has seen a renaissance of traditional art forms and the launch of a brand-new generation of artisans. One group spearheading this...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 23, 2018 | Afghanistan, Art, conservation, Culture, Education, History
Of the many incredible historic sites and monuments found all over Afghanistan, the Blue Mosque is perhaps the most breathtaking. Located in the beautiful city of Mazar-i-Sharif, the Blue Mosque was built in its present form more than five centuries ago, and is often...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 16, 2018 | Afghanistan, Art, Culture, Entertainment, Fashion, History
Afghanistan might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking of global fashion hotspots, but that’s going to change if the new clothing label Laman has anything to say about it. The label was launched by a group of young Kabul-based entrepreneurs in 2015....
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 9, 2018 | Afghanistan, Aid, children, communications, Culture, Education, jobs, Learning, technology
The most important investment that can be made in Afghanistan’s future is in teaching and learning. That’s the philosophy behind Darakht-e Danesh: a free and accessible online library of resources for Afghan educators that was launched in 2013. Read on to learn more...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 2, 2018 | Afghanistan, construction, Culture, Education, money, technology, telecommunications, work
The Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) is one of the most important funding entities supporting the ongoing rebuilding and development process in Afghanistan. Learn more about this critical organization with the following four frequently asked questions:...
by Ehsan Bayat | Feb 16, 2018 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Philanthropy
In addition to its two properties that are officially inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List—the archaeological remains of the Bamiyan Valley and the Minaret of Jam—Afghanistan boasts a further four sites that are currently candidates for World Heritage status. At...
