by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 9, 2018 | Afghanistan, Aid, children, communications, Culture, Education, jobs, Learning, technology
The most important investment that can be made in Afghanistan’s future is in teaching and learning. That’s the philosophy behind Darakht-e Danesh: a free and accessible online library of resources for Afghan educators that was launched in 2013. Read on to learn more...
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 | Dec 28, 2017 | Afghanistan, conservation, construction, food, jobs, technology, water
A global company wholly owned by its employees, Development Alternatives, Inc. has been working to bring fresh ideas and alternatives to the field of international development since its incorporation in 1970. Known today simply as DAI, the company partners with...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 3, 2017 | Afghanistan, communications, Education, Entertainment, healthcare, jobs
A growing sports program is providing people affected by regional conflict in Afghanistan with dignity, confidence, and hope for the future. Since the first wheelchair basketball tournament was held in 2012, rehabilitators have found that developing organized sports...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 5, 2017 | Afghanistan, Bayat Foundation, communications, Culture, Education, History, jobs, Philanthropy, technology, telecommunications
As part of its mission to improve lives across the diverse regions of a dynamic and rapidly developing Asia, The Asia Foundation works hard to improve the quality of local education and expand access to educational opportunities in all areas where it operates. In...
by Ehsan Bayat | Feb 23, 2017 | Afghanistan, Education, healthcare, jobs, technology
Held in early October 2016, the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan was a significant opportunity for the international community to review and discuss Afghanistan’s recent progress, and to renew its commitment to ongoing aid and development support for the country....