by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 11, 2019 | Afghanistan, conservation, construction, Culture, Education, History, nature, Philanthropy
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), one of the affiliate agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network, has a long history of supporting and working on cultural restoration and rehabilitation projects in some of Afghanistan’s most important cities. In fall 2018,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 28, 2019 | Afghanistan, Aid, charity, conservation, Culture, Education, healthcare, Learning, money, Philanthropy, poverty
A growing number of organizations are seeking to make life easier for Afghans with disabilities. Recognizing that Afghanistan is not the most easily accessible place for people with disabilities, these organizations aim to integrate these vulnerable individuals into...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 14, 2019 | Bayat Foundation, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, Learning, technology
It’s been a busy winter for the Bayat Foundation. Over the last few months, Afghanistan’s largest private philanthropic organization has been hard at work on a number of different projects. All the projects seek to fulfill the Foundation’s mission to deliver hope and...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 7, 2019 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, construction, Culture, Education, History, Learning, technology, work
Buildings in Afghanistan have been constructed using traditional methods for many centuries. Developed in response to Afghanistan’s unique building challenges—including extreme climate and weather conditions, frequent earthquakes, and varying availability of natural...
by Ehsan Bayat | Feb 22, 2019 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning
Afghanistan is a country with a rich history and a vibrant cultural legacy, but it hasn’t always been easy for people to discover and explore the country’s unique heritage. Fortunately, however, the recently launched Preserving Afghan Heritage platform on Google Arts...
by Ehsan Bayat | Feb 15, 2019 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning, Philanthropy
Established in 2015, the Afghan Institute for Civil Society (AICS) works to build a stronger, more robust civil society in Afghanistan by helping to improve the credibility of the domestic civil society sector. Through its flagship program, a certification process for...
