by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 29, 2017 | Afghanistan, Art, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning
Attan, the national dance of Afghanistan, is a fascinating art form rich in history and ritual, but it is not a performance that many people outside Afghanistan ever get the chance to experience. Read on to learn more about this beautiful and captivating cultural...
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 23, 2017 | Afghanistan, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History
On September 10, 2017, Afghanistan said goodbye to one of its fiercest and most loyal international champions, Nancy Hatch Dupree, who died in Kabul at the age of 89. The American historian, educator, and writer spent more than half her life working to preserve...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 4, 2017 | Afghanistan, Art, crafts, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning
Afghanistan’s artistic landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. After decades of conflict, during which the majority of artistic activities were repressed or banned, Afghan artists in all disciplines are reconnecting with their craft once again. Today,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 14, 2017 | Afghanistan, children, communications, Education, Entertainment, Learning
Children learn best through play. That’s the major principle behind Right to Play, a global organization that uses sports and games as tools to help teach kids the essential life skills they need to overcome challenges like poverty, conflict, and disease, and to...
