by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 8, 2019 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, History, technology, work
The certification program operated by the Afghanistan Institute for Civil Society (AICS) plays an extremely important role in the development and advancement of the Afghan civil society sector. Under this program, local civil society organizations (CSOs) can apply to...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 20, 2019 | Bayat Foundation, charity, Education, Learning, technology, telecommunications
Education has always been a top priority for the Bayat Foundation. As Afghanistan’s largest private philanthropic organization, the Bayat Foundation is keenly aware of the fact that years of conflict and instability have prevented many Afghans from pursuing any kind...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 6, 2019 | Afghanistan, communications, construction, Education, healthcare, History, money, technology, telecommunications, work
As Afghanistan works to rebuild itself after many years of conflict, the country’s health care system remains an area of concern. Despite recent significant improvements, access to health care remains a challenge for many Afghans, particularly those living in remote...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 23, 2019 | communications, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning, nature, Philanthropy
As one of Afghanistan’s two official World Heritage Sites, the Bamiyan Valley contains cultural and archaeological remains which make it a treasure to be safeguarded. Unfortunately, the site’s most famous cultural asset—the two colossal Buddha sculptures carved into...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 9, 2019 | Afghanistan, crafts, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning, technology, work
The small Afghan village of Istalif lies about an hour’s drive north of Kabul. It is perched in the foothills of the Hindu Kush, whose tree-covered slopes rise sharply from the river below. Istalif is not only a site of incredible natural beauty, it’s also home to a...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 25, 2019 | Afghanistan, children, communications, conservation, Education, History, Philanthropy
Did you know that Afghanistan is home to one of the world’s youngest and fastest-growing populations? According to the United Nations Population Fund, nearly two-thirds of all Afghans—about 64%, or around 22 million people—are under 25 years of age. And although this...
