by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 7, 2017 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Education, History, water
For well over a thousand years, gardens have occupied a special place in Islamic culture. Viewed as an earthly symbol of paradise, Islamic gardens can trace their origins as far back as the 7th century, when Persian gardens were established. Today, beautiful examples...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 24, 2017 | Afghanistan, charity, communications, Education, healthcare, poverty, Power, technology, water
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is one of the most important philanthropic organizations currently working in Afghanistan. To date, with the support of various donors and partners, AKDN has channeled nearly $750 million into Afghanistan’s rebuilding process....
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 3, 2017 | Afghanistan, communications, Education, Entertainment, healthcare, jobs
A growing sports program is providing people affected by regional conflict in Afghanistan with dignity, confidence, and hope for the future. Since the first wheelchair basketball tournament was held in 2012, rehabilitators have found that developing organized sports...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 13, 2017 | Afghanistan, charity, communications, Culture, Education
The Asia Society is the world’s leading educational organization dedicated to fostering mutual understanding, respect, and partnership between Western and Asian countries, including Afghanistan and other countries of the Greater Middle East. Read on to learn more...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 22, 2017 | Afghanistan, charity, children, Education, History, Philanthropy
Modern Afghanistan is not an easy place for a child to grow up. As is all too often the case, war hits children especially hard; reports from recent years estimate that more than 1 million children across Afghanistan have been left orphaned or abandoned as a result of...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 15, 2017 | Afghanistan, crafts, Culture, Education, food, History
While Afghanistan’s rich and flavorful cuisine is gradually becoming better known outside the country’s borders, it may still be some time before everyone is fortunate enough to have a delicious Afghan restaurant right around the corner from their home. However, if...
