UNESCO Kabul Office

06/08/2026

𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚

As UNESCO and Japan celebrate 75 years of partnership, we recognize more than two decades of collaboration in Afghanistan to safeguard cultural heritage, strengthen communities and build resilience.

From preserving Afghanistan's tangible and intangible cultural heritage to supporting its transmission to future generations, Japan has been a steadfast partner in UNESCO's work across the country.

A lasting legacy of this partnership is the rehabilitation of 16 traditional Karez water management networks in 2025-2026. With the support of Japan, UNESCO rehabilitated 36.89 kilometres of these centuries-old systems, directly benefiting 1,731 households while creating employment and livelihood opportunities for local communities.

Karez are more than historic water channels; they are living heritage, reflecting generations of knowledge, craftsmanship and sustainable water management. Their rehabilitation demonstrates how investing in culture can also improve livelihoods and strengthen communities.

Together, UNESCO and Japan show that safeguarding heritage is not only about protecting the past; it is also about investing in a more resilient future.

02/08/2026

Culture lives through the people who practice it every day.

Thanks to the support of Italy through the Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan (STFA), the project has been launched in Bamiyan.

The project supports the improvement of living conditions in community-held assets, entrepreneurship in the field of Cultural Industries, and providing employment opportunities.

29/07/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗳𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀?

Following the devastating earthquake in November 2025, UNESCO carried out a comprehensive technical assessment of the Blue Mosque in Mazar-i Sharif to evaluate the damage sustained by this iconic monument.

Supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, the assessment examined the mosque's structural stability, identified priority conservation actions, and used drone surveys to document its current state of conservation. This technical information provides an essential foundation for planning future conservation work, ensuring that interventions are informed by accurate data and a thorough understanding of the monument's needs.

Cultural heritage is a source of national identity and must be preserved. Through technical expertise and careful documentation, UNESCO is supporting efforts to safeguard Afghanistan's rich cultural heritage for present and future generations.

15/07/2026

🌏 Applications are now open: Youth for Peace – UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme 2026

Are you an emerging leader working to advance peace, inclusion & social cohesion?

This global programme supports young changemakers with the tools, networks & support to turn ideas into action through intercultural dialogue.

🎯 Theme: Human Connection and Dialogue in the Age of AI
Exploring how AI is reshaping communication, trust, and inclusion.

🗓️ Apply by 26 July 2026 (23:59 CEST) (Deadline extended)
🔗 https://www.unesco.org/en/call-applications-2026?hub=181405
✨ Implemented by UNESCO with the support of the Kingold Group

15/07/2026

Today, on World Youth Skills Day in resonation with the theme “Skills for a shared future”, UNESCO celebrates the power of skills to transform lives and create opportunities.

We thank our partners, Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada, EU in Afghanistan, Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete, World Bank Group, UNICEF Afghanistan, UNICEF, for supporting skills development and helping young people build a more resilient future across Afghanistan.

UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for TVET

08/07/2026

Economic empowerment through skills development and literacy in Afghanistan. UNESCO UNICEF Afghanistan World Bank Group UNICEF

17/06/2026

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22/05/2026

17/05/2026

Building Skills for Brighter Futures
Young men and boys are gaining practical food processing skills alongside literacy and numeracy training, through UNESCO’s Skills Development and Literacy Programme, opening pathways to employment, stronger communities and greater resilience.

With support from the World Bank Group and UNICEF Afghanistan.

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