by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 6, 2018 | Afghanistan, Art, conservation, Culture, Education, Entertainment, food, History, Learning, work
Afghans enjoy celebrating their national holidays. For people across the country—and, indeed, for members of the Afghan diaspora around the world—traditional holidays are observed with great enthusiasm, bringing together family, friends, neighbors, and entire...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 30, 2018 | Art, conservation, crafts, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning
Traditional arts and crafts suffered greatly during Afghanistan’s long years of civil conflict, but over the last decade, the country has seen a renaissance of traditional art forms and the launch of a brand-new generation of artisans. One group spearheading this...
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 | 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 | Jan 5, 2018 | Afghanistan, Art, communications, conservation, construction, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Learning, technology
Standing for millennia at the crossroads of multiple peoples and cultures, Afghanistan has a unique cultural heritage that is as rich and diverse as it is ancient. In an area smaller than the US state of Texas, hundreds upon hundreds of spectacular monuments,...
