by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 24, 2019 | Afghanistan, Art, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning
Earlier this summer, during the first week of June, Muslims all around the world gathered together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In Afghanistan, as in most other countries with significant Muslim populations,...
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 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...
