Introduction On Monday, August 11, 2025, a significant webinar titled “A Future Encircled by Darkness: The Collapse of Afghanistan’s Education System” was hosted by the Bareen Initiative for Development (BID). The event aimed to examine Afghanistan’s situation four years after the Taliban’s return to power. The webinar focused on the education crisis, restrictions on women’s…
Introduction: A Spark of Hope On Saturday, July 12, 2025, a significant event titled “From the Shadow of Taliban Lobbying to the Mosaic of Peace: Reimagining a Post-Taliban Future” was organized by the Bareen Initiative for Development (BID). The gathering brought together diplomats, analysts, civil society activists, women’s rights advocates, and youth to discuss three…
Introduction: A Unified Call for Awareness and Action On June 14, 2025, the Bareen Initiative for Development (BID), hosted a webinar featuring university professors, civil society activists, youth, and prominent political figures. This event was a concerted effort to explore the phenomenon of extremism and propose strategies for building resilient and informed communities capable of…
Concept Note Introduction Since the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, the country has been ensnared in a vortex of livelihood and humanitarian crises. With a singular focus on addressing basic needs such as food and shelter, the Taliban has instrumentalized these essentials as tools to consolidate power and gain political legitimacy. Yet, in this…
Concept Note Background: Afghanistan has undergone significant political shifts in recent decades, with moments of democratic progress interrupted by periods of authoritarian rule. The Taliban’s return to power has resulted in a severe democratic backslide, restricting civil liberties, human rights, and governance structures. Despite these challenges, the aspirations for democracy remain strong among Afghans both…
The Bareen Initiative for Development held an online seminar entitled “Empowering Voices: Standing Up to Gender-Based Violence” on November 25, 2024. The seminar was launched on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the Elimination of Women’s Voices in Afghanistan. to the passive, was held The speaker of…
The seminar held on Saturday, 16, November 2024 was a collaborative effort between the Equality World Association and the Bareen Initiative for Development, focusing on social, economic, and cultural issues faced by disadvantaged groups like women, children, and youth. The event aimed at fostering collaboration and promoting equality and empowerment through educational and volunteering activities.…
Gahwara Inc, in collaboration with the Bareen Initiative for Development (BID), hosted a reading program on September 25 and 27 for a group of Afghanistan children at the Afghan Community Centre in Vancouver, BC. During this engaging event, six titles from Gahwara’s collection of picture books were shared with the children. To wrap up the…
On August 21 and 22, 2024, Gahwara Inc. partnered with the Bareen Initiative for Development (BID) to host an engaging online reading program for children of Afghanistan in Canada. This initiative saw the participation of numerous children. During the event, two representatives from BID engaged with the parents, offering valuable insights and advice on children’s…
Bareen Initiative for Development (BID) held an online program on the 19 July 2024 about (Conclusion, Recommandations, Solutions, and Participants’ Perspectives). The speaker of this program was Dr Manizha Ramizy, university lecturer and human rights defender. She spoke about Educational Values in Afghanistan forum programs. Dr Ramizy talked about the goals of the program, and…
