Here at Afghanaid, we love to collaborate with different organisations and individuals to celebrate and platform aspects of Afghanistan and its vibrant culture that many of our supporters are not familiar with. As part of this, we've been hosting live conversations exploring everything Afghanistan: from tea, to rugs, to the rubab.
Join us on our journey to celebrate everything Afghan, and be sure to let us know if you have any events coming up that you'd like us to get involved with!
We were thrilled to host a fascinating discussion with poets Meral Alizada and Hadisa Hussain Afzaly, exploring their respective experiences with poetry and learning more about the history of the art form in Afghanistan. Read more
We held a live discussion with expert panellists, exploring Afghanistan's rich history of crafts, textiles and delicate needlework, the role of revival and re-imagination in the future of Afghan fashion, and how our panellists sustainably invest in artisanal workers to foster a transparent, fair industry. Read more
For the next instalment in our 'Conversations with Afghanaid' series, we were joined by Dr Sarah Fane (MCC Foundation Director), Zainab Hussaini (Afghanistan Country Manager, Skateistan), and Raheem Javid (Children's Museum of Science and Technology, Kabul) to discuss the importance of innovative and inclusive initiatives for young people in Afghanistan. Read more
We held a live discussion with Durkhanai Ayubi (Parwana Restaurant and Recipe Book), Mursal Saiq (Cue Point Restaurant) and Kobrah Nawrozzadeh (The Afghan Tea Company), exploring the role of nostalgia and innovation through Afghanistan's vibrant cuisine. Watch the recording! Read more
We enjoyed a fascinating panel discussion with Lauren Braithwaite, Zarifa Adiba, Professor John Baily and Ziba Tabrizi, exploring the importance of preserving, platforming and celebrating Afghan music & dance culture. Read more
Thank you to everyone who tuned in to our Live Panel event with ISHKAR and The Afghan Rug Shop. Missed it? Here's the recording for you to enjoy. Read more