by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 19, 2018 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Entertainment, History, jobs, Learning
Although natural conservation hasn’t been a top priority for Afghanistan over the last few decades, now that the country is enjoying greater stability and prosperity, that has begun to change. The Afghan government is becoming increasingly aware of the importance of...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 12, 2018 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning, Philanthropy
Approximately 25 miles southeast of Kabul lies the incredible archaeological site of Mes Aynak, the remains of an ancient Buddhist city that was once at the heart of the thriving Silk Road trade route. Gradually abandoned over the centuries and all but lost to...
by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 21, 2017 | Afghanistan, Culture, History, Learning, Philanthropy
In 2015, the United Nations celebrated its 70th anniversary with a global series of events around the theme “Strong UN, Better World.” Afghanistan, which has had a long and important relationship with the UN, was one of the participating countries in these...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 29, 2017 | Afghanistan, Art, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning
Attan, the national dance of Afghanistan, is a fascinating art form rich in history and ritual, but it is not a performance that many people outside Afghanistan ever get the chance to experience. Read on to learn more about this beautiful and captivating cultural...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 23, 2017 | Afghanistan, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History
On September 10, 2017, Afghanistan said goodbye to one of its fiercest and most loyal international champions, Nancy Hatch Dupree, who died in Kabul at the age of 89. The American historian, educator, and writer spent more than half her life working to preserve...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 4, 2017 | Afghanistan, Art, crafts, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning
Afghanistan’s artistic landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. After decades of conflict, during which the majority of artistic activities were repressed or banned, Afghan artists in all disciplines are reconnecting with their craft once again. Today,...
