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 | Dec 14, 2017 | Afghanistan, charity, children, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Learning, Music, Philanthropy
Although the situation has improved in recent years, the sight of kids on the street is still all too common in Afghanistan’s major cities. Some of these street children are orphans, living on the street because they have no other home, while others have taken to the...
by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 6, 2017 | Afghanistan, charity, children, communications, Culture, Education, Learning, Philanthropy
In an effort to improve access to quality education, many countries have drafted talented young graduates to serve as teachers in areas that are underserved. Today, this model is taking off on a global scale due to the efforts of Teach for All, an international...
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 | Nov 13, 2017 | Afghanistan, Art, communications, Culture, Entertainment, Learning
Positioned at the crossroads between the Indian subcontinent, central Asia, and Iran, Afghanistan has always been something of a meeting and mingling place for different cultures. Almost every aspect of Afghanistan’s own cultural heritage, from the country’s cuisine...
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,...
