by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 28, 2016 | Afghanistan, Education, Philanthropy
Begun in 2007 as a community-based sports development project in Kabul, Afghanistan, the independent, non-governmental organization Skateistan uses skateboarding to connect young people who are facing challenging circumstances with opportunities to engage in...
by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 21, 2015 | Afghanistan, Bayat Foundation, Education, Philanthropy
Over three decades of conflict have seriously hampered the educational prospects of Afghanistan’s children. Here is a quick look at five dedicated philanthropic organizations that are working to ensure a better future for the country’s next generation of social,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 30, 2015 | Afghanistan, Education, jobs, Philanthropy
Afghanistan suffered a dramatic loss of jobs in 2014 when foreign troops withdrew from the region. Unemployment can leave people—particularly young people—feeling trapped in a cycle of violence, devoid of any income-generating options other than joining a rebel group...
by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 3, 2015 | Afghanistan, Education
Image by ResoluteSupportMedia / CC BY While Afghanistan has made great strides toward development in recent years, access to education remains a challenge. According to statistics from the American Central Intelligence Agency, less than one-third of Afghans are...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 30, 2015 | Afghanistan, Bayat Foundation, Education, Philanthropy
An international nonprofit, Barakat believes in the ability of education to effect lasting social and economic change. The organization works in several countries, including Afghanistan, where programming focuses on literacy, human rights, and the needs of girls....
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 30, 2015 | Afghanistan, Education, Philanthropy, women
An Oscar-winning actress and noted humanitarian, Angelina Jolie has recently agreed to become the executive producer of a new animated film titled The Breadwinner. Irish production company Cartoon Saloon is making the film, which is based on a novel of the same named...
