International Day of Sign Languages; deaf people use more than 300 sign languages
The United Nations has said that more than 70 million people worldwide are deaf, as it marks International Day of Sign Languages.
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How a woman in Parwan created job opportunities for other women?
A number of women in Siyahgerd district of Parwan say that the launch of a small workshop producing pickles, tomato paste and local dairy products has not only created job opportunities and provided income, but has also increased their self-confidence and given women in the village hope for the future.
Thoughts of the past and future keep youth from living in the present
Thoughts about the past that they have not been able to let go of and concerns about a future that has not yet arrived have become sources of worry for a number of youth, keeping them from living in the present.
Some students in Nangarhar complain about dormitory accommodation problems
A number of youth who travel to other provinces to pursue higher education complain about difficulties with housing and accommodation. In interviews with Salam Watandar, they say that private dormitories are not only expensive but also lack some of the facilities they need. They say these problems have negatively affected their studies.
Thin livestock and dry pastures; Faryab livestock owners’ message to COP31
In the plains and villages of Faryab, Afghanistan, drought is no longer affecting only farmland. Pastures have decreased, fodder has become more expensive, and extreme heat has made life harder for livestock. For families whose food, income and financial security depend on cattle and sheep, the loss or weakening of livestock means more than losing an asset. It can mean less milk and meat, lost income and greater difficulty providing food for their families.
“An intelligent assistant”; a young person’s experience with AI
I am Abbas Habibi, an 11th-grade student. Alongside my school studies and textbooks, I devote part of my time to learning and social activities because I believe that building the future begins today, right from behind our classroom desks. Today, I would like to share a personal experience with you—the story of how I became familiar with a phenomenon called artificial intelligence (AI).
From research to farms; climate-resilient cotton yields 50% more in Baghlan
In Baghlan, the «Poza-e Eshan Agricultural Research Farm» has in recent years been working to identify and develop cotton varieties that are more resistant to water shortages, extreme heat and diseases by establishing a cotton collection. At the center, characteristics such as fiber length, boll weight, plant height, growing period and the level of crop production are examined so that seeds better suited to future climate conditions can be identified and made available to farmers.
Consultation between a couple; a path to better understanding and family decision-making
Islam emphasizes consultation, mutual understanding, respect for each other’s rights and responsibilities, and good treatment in family life. Legal experts and religious scholars say that consultation between husbands and wives on matters related to family life is one of the effective factors in strengthening and improving family relationships.
How does family support affect the hopes and goals of women in Afghanistan?
Salam Watandar has interviewed 25 women and girls aged 17 to 35 in different provinces and found that, for some of them, their families have become their main source of support and hope for the future.
Guterres calls for action on Kigali Amendment on Ozone Day
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on countries to ratify and implement the Kigali Amendment as the world marks the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, urging faster action to promote sustainable cooling and protect people and the planet.
Falling groundwater levels in Ghazni; a threat to agriculture and farmers’ livelihoods
Water shortages caused by drought and climate change have affected agriculture and livestock farming in several districts of Ghazni in recent years. A number of farmers and orchard owners in Ghazni city and the districts of Khwaja Omari, Malistan, Deh Yak, Qarabagh and Jaghatu say groundwater levels have fallen significantly in recent years, although the extent of the decline varies from area to area.
UNHCR distributes 50,000 hot meal packages to returnees
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Afghanistan says it has distributed 50,000 hot meal packages to returnees to the country.
