Nomads: a changing way of life
Many Afghan “Kochyan” (nomads) inhabit tents made of bands woven from the wool of goats and sheep by women from these communities, who move every… Read More »Nomads: a changing way of life
Let’s fly together
On a breezy spring morning, nothing could tempt Afghan kids more to take to the rooftops or out on the hills than the prospect of… Read More »Let’s fly together
The Shalamar festival
Afghanistan is a place of different cultural festivals and their celebration without doubt helps to bring communities together as they recognize a shared heritage, culture,… Read More »The Shalamar festival
Season of blossom
As the city is filled with the fragrance of sour orange blossoms, hundreds of Afghans come together on March 31 to celebrate the Narenj Gul… Read More »Season of blossom
We are all Afghans – Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs
Early each morning, dozens of Hindus and Sikhs who live in Jalalabad city of Nangarhar province head to the Daramsala (Sikh temple) to worship. Their… Read More »We are all Afghans – Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs
Community interaction in Nangarhar
To mark the start of the Persian new year and arrival of spring, people from different communities in Khewa and Kama districts, in the north… Read More »Community interaction in Nangarhar
Challenging traditions with respect
As in many other countries, the traditions that govern the lives of many communities in Afghanistan are discriminatory. Most traditional practices and beliefs are based… Read More »Challenging traditions with respect
Nowruz; celebrating togetherness
On Sunday millions of Afghans and others in the region marked Nowruz – literally, a ‘new day’- that heralds the advent of the new Solar… Read More »Nowruz; celebrating togetherness
Team sports: an example for Afghan nation-building?
Abolfazl Gholami, 16, is passionate about football that he’s been playing for many years. For him, it’s not just about physical wellbeing. “It gives meaning… Read More »Team sports: an example for Afghan nation-building?