by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 7, 2019 | Afghanistan, Aid, communications, conservation, construction, History, nature, technology, work
For over 35 years, the British humanitarian and development organization Afghanaid has been working to improve the lives of millions of Afghans who are vulnerable and underserved. The organization it maintains a presence in some of Afghanistan’s poorest and most...
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 | Apr 11, 2019 | Afghanistan, conservation, construction, Culture, Education, History, nature, Philanthropy
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), one of the affiliate agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network, has a long history of supporting and working on cultural restoration and rehabilitation projects in some of Afghanistan’s most important cities. In fall 2018,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 25, 2019 | Afghanistan, Art, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning, nature, technology
As it prepares to mark its 100th birthday this year, the National Museum of Afghanistan is celebrating the past with its eyes firmly on the future. Originally founded in 1919 as a collection of objects from Afghanistan’s historic royal families, the National Museum of...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 11, 2019 | Afghanistan, Aid, charity, communications, conservation, food, jobs, nature, work
Of the numerous charitable organizations working in Afghanistan, many are helping to support a broad range of large-scale initiatives and development goals. Other charities are taking a different approach. Rather than offering wide-ranging development support, these...
by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 14, 2018 | conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning, nature, technology, work
With its thousands of years of history, Afghanistan is home to a remarkable treasure trove of archaeological wealth. Within the country’s borders, incredible examples of protohistoric, Greek, Buddhist, and Islamic sites can all be found, reflecting the rich and...
