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Countering Extremism: Fortifying Communities Against Ideological Peril

IntroductionIn an era marked by rising polarization and ideological extremism, communities worldwide face significant threats to social cohesion, peace, and security. Extremist ideologies—whether rooted in political, religious, or social narratives—exploit vulnerabilities such as marginalization, misinformation, and socioeconomic disparities. The Bareen Initiative for Development (BID), committed to fostering sustainable development and social harmony, proposes a 2-hour…

June 14, 2025BareenNews, Seminars

Report: Hope Amid Spiritual Hunger: A Critique of the Taliban’s Approach and the Centrality of Metaphysical Needs in Afghanistan

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May 16, 2025BareenReports

Hope Amid Spiritual Hunger: A Critique of the Taliban’s Approach and the Centrality of Metaphysical Needs in Afghanistan

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…

May 16, 2025BareenBareen Democracy Forum, News

Policy Paper Reviving Democratic Aspirations: Afghanistan’s Path Forward

April 21, 2025BareenPolicy Paper

Report Reviving Democratic Aspirations: Afghanistan’s Path Forward

April 21, 2025BareenReports

Reviving Democratic Aspirations: Afghanistan’s Path Forward

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…

April 19, 2025BareenBareen Democracy Forum, News

Bareen Democracy Forum

Reviving Democratic Aspirations: Afghanistan’s Path Forward 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…

March 22, 2025BareenUncategorized

Empowering Women Through Networking and Innovation

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…

December 24, 2024BareenCapacity Building Programs, News

The Volunteering Summit for Capacity Advancement of Youth

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.…

December 24, 2024BareenCapacity Building Programs, News

Book Reading Program Second

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…

September 25, 2024BareenCapacity Building Programs, News