by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 12, 2018 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning, technology, work
The Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL) aims to create a brighter future for Afghanistan through a focus on education. In 1995, Dr. Sakena Yacoobi founded AIL to address what she perceived as a systemic problem. She observed that Afghans in need were not able to access...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 5, 2018 | Afghanistan, Art, conservation, crafts, Culture, Education, History, Learning
Visitors to Washington, DC between March 2016 and October 2017 had the opportunity to experience a rare and special showcase of traditional Afghan craftsmanship. During this time, the Freer-Sackler Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution hosted a unique exhibit...
by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 28, 2018 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, Education, History, Learning, nature, technology, work
If Afghanistan is to have a stable and prosperous future, environmental conservation must be a vital part of the country’s ongoing development. This is the philosophy behind the Ecology and Conservation Organization of Afghanistan (ECOA), a fully Afghan-owned and...
by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 14, 2018 | Afghanistan, Art, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning
In recent years, Afghanistan has begun to recognize the important role that cultural heritage can play in developing a unified national identity that connects citizens beyond their perceived differences. For this reason, the government of Afghanistan created the...
by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 7, 2018 | Afghanistan, Art, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning, Philanthropy
A number of organizations are working in Afghanistan to build a better, safer, and more prosperous future for the country and its residents. At the same time, it’s important not to overlook the small number of equally dedicated organizations that are working in other...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 31, 2018 | Afghanistan, construction, Education, jobs, Learning, technology, telecommunications, work
Educated, skilled, and values-driven professionals have a vital role to play in building a better future for Afghanistan and its citizens. This is the philosophy behind the Afghan Professionals Network (APn), a passionate global team of professional Afghan volunteers...
