Salam Watandar’s interviews with 25 male students in grades 10 to 12 across five provinces of Afghanistan show that current teaching methods have not effectively met their learning needs. 18 of the interviewed students complained about the shortage of qualified teachers, while 11 reported a simultaneous shortage of modern educational tools and books.
Findings by Salam Watandar, based on data from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health, international organizations, and interviews with medical specialists, indicate that cesarean deliveries are on the rise in Afghanistan.
Salam Watandar’s interviews with 26 youth (16 girls and 10 boys) from eight provinces of Afghanistan show that behavioral habits—both good and bad—play a decisive role in their success, peace of mind, and social relationships.
Findings from interviews conducted by Salam Watandar with 24 women learning foreign languages indicate that language learning in Afghanistan has become a key strategy for accessing education, employment, and migration.
Eid al-Adha is one of the joyful Islamic occasions celebrated among people with happiness, solidarity, and family gatherings. During the days and nights of Eid, people prepare to create lasting and memorable moments in their lives. Among them are women who spend Eid nights baking cookies and ‘Roghan joshi’ before decorating their hands with Henna –a lasting tradition that still remains an essential part of the beauty and spirit of Eid in many Afghan households.
Salam Watandar interviewed 42 candidates for the 1405 Kankor examination and found that 30 of them had chosen their field of study consciously and based on personal interest, while 12 had made their choice under the influence of family expectations or social and economic pressures.
25 female doctors, who in addition to their official regular daytime duties also take turns working night shifts in hospitals, say that due to the shortage of medical staff in healthcare centers, they are compelled to endure heavy and continuous workloads. According to them, this situation has led to severe fatigue and psychological stress.
Findings by Salam Watandar, based on interviews with 25 youth across 11 provinces of the country, show that the majority of them lost part or all of their capital after investing in online platforms and network marketing companies—without receiving the promised profit.
Salam Watandar’s interviews with 20 women who had independent incomes before becoming unemployed show that, besides covering their personal needs, they also contributed to their families’ expenses. They say unemployment has now pushed all of them toward a shared fate: dependence — a situation the interviewed women describe as difficult and worrying.
The survey on Artificial Intelligence and Afghan youth was conducted with 1,154 respondents across 32 provinces of Afghanistan. The findings indicate that artificial intelligence has become more deeply embedded in the daily lives of Afghan youth than expected.
Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer merely a scientific concept; it has become part of the daily lives of youth. From education and work to personal advice, this technology is gradually finding its place among Afghan youth as well. A survey by Salam Watandar, based on 1,154 young respondents (50.6% men and 49.4% women) across 32 provinces of Afghanistan, shows that 84.1% of youth have used artificial intelligence at least once in areas such as work, education, and personal life, while 92% of respondents are familiar with AI.
Findings from Salam Watandar, based on interviews with experts and 20 women who have experienced gender inequality within their families, show that this issue has had serious physical and psychological effects on women.
