Our cultural heritage can unite us
Afghan society has a rich diversity of cultures and traditions. Some reflect a tribal structure, while others are based on ethnicity. The region in the… Read More »Our cultural heritage can unite us
Afghan women deserve a peaceful future
International Women’s Day was celebrated across the world on Monday 8th March with events held across Afghanistan that focused on empowering women and girls in… Read More »Afghan women deserve a peaceful future
Naan-o-Namak: sharing bread and salt
Naan-o-namak shodan (literally in Persian, to share bread & salt) is an expression used by Afghans to describe having a meal. It is commonly used… Read More »Naan-o-Namak: sharing bread and salt
Throwing wood – a tradition of early engagement among Afghans
In Badakhshan province, when a girl in one family and a boy in another family are born on the same day, the boy-child’s relatives might… Read More »Throwing wood – a tradition of early engagement among Afghans
Are interethnic marriages still a taboo for Afghans?
Every morning she wakes up with her favorite Pashto good-morning greeting “sahar pakhair” and I respond in Dari “sobh bakhair” explains Said Noor Ahmad, who… Read More »Are interethnic marriages still a taboo for Afghans?
Nine cows and a new man
‘Nine cows and a new man’ (noh gaow wa mard naw in Persian) is a traditional expression for a newborn baby among families in Bamiyan… Read More »Nine cows and a new man
‘Eid Bowl (akhtarisa kassa)
‘Eid bowl (or akhtarisa kassa in Pashtu) is a long-standing cultural tradition practiced by rural communities belonging to different ethnic groups in Kandahar province. On… Read More »‘Eid Bowl (akhtarisa kassa)
Lets engage!
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… Read More »Lets engage!
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… Read More »Making our lives better