Ipso’s Social Cultural Container
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There have always been concerns about the participation of youth in Afghan society given that Afghanistan holds one of the largest percentages of youth populations in the world, with a staggering 63% of the population being under the age of 25. “We are the majority but we have a little and inadequate share in society,” .. read more
Making our lives better
Zamzama is a young woman from Laghman province who recently finished school and volunteered for community work. She says: “I am very fortunate that my family has supported me in my studies, and I’m able to discuss my wishes and dreams for my life with them. Many Afghan girls do not have the opportunity to .. read more
Overcoming family challenges
A challenge in one area of your life can affect other aspects. Worrying about these can drain a lot of your energy and make you too tired to deal effectively with other problems such as disagreements with relatives or friends. The lives of most Afghans revolves around the family, which makes our reliance on each .. read more
Transmitting Culture from one Generation to the Next
Hashar is a part of the culture of the communities in the eastern zone, especially in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, which has created an atmosphere of brotherhood among the people in the social life, it helps to reduce hatred at the community level and to keep the spirit of cooperation among the communities alive. Laying .. read more
Struggle for a Better Life
The lives of people living in remote areas of Afghanistan, especially young men and women, begin with a series of family, economic and social problems. Arif Iftikhari, a 25-year old educator who grew up in Bamyan, says: “There is no need to remain silent about these problems, but it is very important that everyone should .. read more
Turning a Problem into a Public Discourse
People in two districts of Bamyan (Waras and Yakawlang) have decided to end the exorbitant costs of weddings and dowries. As a result of many meetings and a communal decision, the practice will be abolished gradually. Young people have played a direct role in the process and had a significant contribution to making this decision .. read more
Community Responsibilities in Empowering People with Disabilities
Mohammad Arif Jafari, a 25-year-old disabled man, is a native of Bamyan province in Afghanistan who moved to Herat with his family when he was young. Jafari went illegally to Iran to earn money to support his family, and as a construction worker had an accident on a building site. Since then, his left leg .. read more
Young People Take the Initiative; Can Youth Be Trusted?
Offering assistance and aid in times of grief and hardship is an integral part of Afghan culture. These assistances often come in both spiritual forms such as condolement and giving solace, and material forms such as providing financial aids to the affected families in their community. This summer, thirteen provinces of Afghanistan, mostly in the .. read more
The Importance of Honour in Afghan Society
The concept of honour is very important in Afghan culture because it defines the reputation of an individual and therefore the respect that is given to this person and to his or her family. The concept of honour is linked to certain values, which should not be violated. It is therefore important not to compromise .. read more
Social Interaction Between Genders; Developing a Healthy Relationship
Fatema and Zahra, 19, are identical twins from Mazar-e-Sharif—the largest city in northern Afghanistan. Mazar-e-Sharif is one of the most diverse city in Afghanistan with many people from different ethnic groups and tribal backgrounds living along with one another. “Different parts and neighborhoods in Mazar-e-Sharif hold different beliefs about the interaction of girls and boys .. read more
