by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 28, 2019 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, Learning, technology, telecommunications, work
Committed to building a stable, just, and prosperous future for Afghanistan, the World Food Programme, UNESCO, and the World Bank are a few of the UN agencies that are undertaking development efforts in the country. Through its “country team,” a diverse collection of...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 31, 2019 | Afghanistan, communications, Culture, Education, Learning, technology, work
In 2015, all member states of the United Nations adopted the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals consist of a series of 17 focus areas, actions, and objectives that aim to build a better world for people and the planet by 2030. Education makes the...
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 | Jul 8, 2019 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, History, technology, work
The certification program operated by the Afghanistan Institute for Civil Society (AICS) plays an extremely important role in the development and advancement of the Afghan civil society sector. Under this program, local civil society organizations (CSOs) can apply to...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 6, 2019 | Afghanistan, communications, construction, Education, healthcare, History, money, technology, telecommunications, work
As Afghanistan works to rebuild itself after many years of conflict, the country’s health care system remains an area of concern. Despite recent significant improvements, access to health care remains a challenge for many Afghans, particularly those living in remote...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 9, 2019 | Afghanistan, crafts, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning, technology, work
The small Afghan village of Istalif lies about an hour’s drive north of Kabul. It is perched in the foothills of the Hindu Kush, whose tree-covered slopes rise sharply from the river below. Istalif is not only a site of incredible natural beauty, it’s also home to a...
