Category: Soceity

Power outages; a barrier to online education for Afghan youth

A number of Afghan youth in Kabul who are pursuing online education say they are concerned about the impact of power outages on their learning process. They say electricity cuts disrupt internet connections, cause their mobile phone and computer batteries to run out, and even lead them to miss parts of their lessons. These challenges have limited their learning opportunities.

«AI helps me save time and improve my learning»

Now, it has been nearly two years since I started using AI, and I can confidently say that it has brought significant changes to my life. The most important change I have noticed is saving time and improving the quality of my learning. Subjects that once took me hours to understand have become much easier to learn through simple and well-structured explanations.

Dairy cattle disease spread raises concerns among livestock owners in Kapisa

Livestock diseases in Kapisa have become a serious concern for livestock owners. They say the diseases not only threaten the health of dairy cows but also directly affect milk production, household incomes, and the livelihoods of hundreds of families. According to livestock owners, cases of various diseases among dairy cattle have increased in recent months, while limited access to veterinary services has made their challenges even greater.

«How AI became my constant learning companion?»

My name is Siyaam Akbari. I am a first-year Computer Science student at a private university. Alongside my university studies, I am also studying the German language at an educational center. From an early age, I have had a strong interest in technology and modern tools, and I have always tried to use digital resources for my learning and academic progress.

Low self-esteem; the bitter legacy of family comparisons for youth

Findings from Salam Watandar’s interviews with 22 youth across six provinces of Afghanistan show that 20 of them identified harmful comparisons made by family members as the most important cause of low self-esteem. The remaining two participants attributed their low self-esteem to fear of social judgment and the influence of social media.