by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 5, 2017 | Afghanistan, Bayat Foundation, communications, Culture, Education, History, jobs, Philanthropy, technology, telecommunications
As part of its mission to improve lives across the diverse regions of a dynamic and rapidly developing Asia, The Asia Foundation works hard to improve the quality of local education and expand access to educational opportunities in all areas where it operates. In...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 29, 2017 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, History, technology
Once the home of one of the most important collections in Central Asia, the National Museum of Afghanistan was particularly hard-hit by the effects of years of civil conflict. Today, however, the National Museum is one again assuming a proudly central role in the...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 15, 2017 | Afghanistan, Culture, Education, food, History
Afghanistan’s rich and varied cuisine draws from a broad range of geographic influences and is steeped in a cultural tradition that is more than two thousand years old. Though it was relatively unknown outside the country’s borders until recently, more and more people...
by Ehsan Bayat | Feb 23, 2017 | Afghanistan, Education, healthcare, jobs, technology
Held in early October 2016, the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan was a significant opportunity for the international community to review and discuss Afghanistan’s recent progress, and to renew its commitment to ongoing aid and development support for the country....
by Ehsan Bayat | Feb 2, 2017 | Afghanistan, communications, Culture, Education, History
Preserving the cultural heritage of Afghanistan is becoming more important as the nation rebuilds after decades of war. Years of turmoil and fighting have ruined artifacts, destroyed historical sites, and resulted in the loss of important treasures and traditions. It...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 26, 2017 | Afghanistan, Culture, Education, History, Music
It is easy to forget that, after decades of war and conflict that have battered Afghanistan’s landscape, part of the country’s rebuilding efforts is a return to normalcy. The people of Afghanistan are not only struggling to rebuild their physical infrastructure,...
