by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 7, 2018 | conservation, Culture, food, Learning, nature, Philanthropy, technology
When you look at the mission statements of most of the NGOs currently working in Afghanistan, the objectives tend to be what you would expect from organizations focused on helping a country rebuild after decades of conflict—achieving political and economic stability,...
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 | Jul 20, 2018 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning, nature
From the secretive snow leopard to the majestic Marco Polo sheep, many unique species of wildlife call Afghanistan home. Unfortunately, factors like habitat encroachment, over-hunting or illegal poaching, and ecosystem degradation—all aggravated by Afghanistan’s years...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 15, 2018 | Art, conservation, construction, Education, Learning, nature, Power, technology, water, work
According to UN-Habitat, the United Nations program dedicated to building a better urban future, clean, green, and beautiful public spaces are one of the most important elements of a livable city. High-quality public spaces that are not profit-based and that are...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 8, 2018 | Afghanistan, conservation, construction, Culture, Education, History, Learning, nature, water, work
As one of the largest international entities funding Afghanistan’s ongoing rebuilding and development process, the Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) is committed to investing in projects that will make a real difference in the lives of ordinary Afghans. At...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 4, 2018 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning, nature, technology
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US-based organization that works to protect wild places, and the species that inhabit them, all around the world. The WCS has been spearheading environmental preservation and sustainable resource management efforts in...
