by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 2, 2021 | Afghanistan, Aid, charity, communications, jobs, telecommunications, work
For nearly 20 years, the World Bank has supported the ongoing reconstruction and development of Afghanistan. Working closely with other bilateral and multilateral agencies to ensure the best use of donor resources, the World Bank has implemented programs and projects...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 14, 2020 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, History, nature, technology, work
For centuries, Afghanistan has been a leading producer of lapis lazuli, a gemstone favored by the ancient Egyptians. The country is also rich in several other semi-precious stones—a recent joint study by the United States Geological Survey and the Pentagon estimating...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 16, 2020 | Afghanistan, construction, crafts, jobs, Learning, technology, work
The Afghan government is currently implementing initiatives to revive the country’s textile industry. In this article, we look at the history of cotton, silk, and cashmere production in Afghanistan and potential future growth in the textile sector. Afghan Cotton...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 15, 2020 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning, work
In this article, we look at 10 interesting facts about Afghanistan, its culture, and its people—from the country’s love of poetry to the national sport of buzkashi. 1. Afghanistan’s capital city is Kabul. Kabul, Afghanistan’s largest city, is located in the country’s...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 4, 2020 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, Education, History, Learning, telecommunications, work
Did you know that Afghanistan has not one but two official languages? After coexisting on an informal basis for centuries, both Pashto and Dari (the Afghan term for the language which is also known as Farsi or Persian) were recognized in Afghanistan’s 2004...
by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 27, 2019 | Bayat Foundation, charity, communications, Culture, Education, History, Learning, work
2019 is drawing to a close, but that doesn’t mean that things at the Bayat Foundation are slowing down. On the contrary, Afghanistan’s largest private philanthropic organization has been busier than ever during the fall months, working tirelessly to achieve its...
