When you are the smartest guy in the room, you are in the wrong room! Today, I was in the right room! This morning, Roya Mahboob…
When she was young she was so sweet But when she grew up she got stuck-up poem by me, Lisa…
Today I read an article about USAID's recent activity on training and supporting small private sectors by means of Afghanistan Workforce…
As a traditional country, women in Afghanistan always have faced with challenges and problems on their way towards being more active…
During our Californian trip, Roya Mahboob and I visited with some of the most famous and empowered women. Sheryl Sandberg is the Chief…
The Afghan Citadel Software Company is a women-owned company which works mostly in software development, networking, IT services and…
Last night I went to see the original art from Zimbabwe to support CAMBA which is a non-profit agency which provides services that…
A few days ago, I was invited to attend a round table about the Save Olympic Wrestling movement and how to support the idea to bring…
Uzbekistan is a landlocked country located in central Asia. This is one of the 3rd world, and developing countries. The low quality…
Bhutan is a landlocked country located in South Asia. However this is a developing country, its people are happy and looking for education…
Sari Lanka is an island country in the northern Indian Ocean. Besides, it is one of the developing countries in South Asia. This…
NEWS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Navy Captain and Author Building Army of Afghan Proverb Collectors Tampa, FL,…
Fred Wilson is one of the best Venture Capitalist in NYC. He is a very busy and successful man who writes blogs every couple of days,…
Please visit the 2013 Time 100 page dedicated to Roya Mahboob. You will see two Citibank advertisements. One is 728x90 and the…
Human kind is a vulnerable living being, but women are the most vulnerable part of the community. In cultural, sociable and economical…
Afghanistan is one of the countries that always suffer different internals wars and couldn’t develop such other countries. Now…
Last Sunday I watched the last episode of "60 Minutes" on CBS, and was inspired by the story of billionaire Paul Tudor Jones, a former…
David Dulpepper was the US Treasury’s Resident Debt and monetary policies advisor in Georgia (the country, not the U.S. state) from…
It's all about exclusive videos this week on Film Annex with a premiere, a teaser for a new animated film and a video presentation…
Poisoning 150 school girls in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul can be construed as another act of discouraging families sending their…
Every person has an unforgettable memory in his or her childhood specially about specific cartoon's characters. There are some…
I've been in an unusual place of recent. Not a desperate situation of potentially fatal or traumatising consequences, rather that…
This past weekend I proctored a high school student during the SAT test, the most common standardized test for college admission in…
Although our online fundraiser didn’t go as well as we had hoped we are continuing with our plans to produce our documentary,…
Afghanistan is a traditional country with an old history. Women have always played a very important role the society through decades,…
While reading the post about Roya Mahboob's award in April in New York, received for what she has done in the recent years in her…
World Wide Web is a world of technology, educational library, latest new methodologies, news and etc… These are all now available…
Hi! I´m here to report how this week developed... So many good things! I´ve got a big smile all over my face :) A very…
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." -Nelson Mandela At the elementary school where I work…
Introduction: Leena Alam لينا علم …
The Examer Educational Software is a fantastic project conceived by Ms. Elaha Mahboob and developed in collaboration with…
Exactly, the intact and plentiful business and trade circumstances in Afghanistan make it a good place for youth entrepreneurs…
Building Schools in Afghanistan Written by Nikki Shaver Although in recent times more children than ever before are attending…
Raising a child with disabilities has taught me one thing – to set aside established beliefs about what may not be possible…
Pakistan is located in Asia. This is a country which its development and security situation is pretty…
The education system of India is one of the best education systems of the world. According to education, India has grown substantially…
Congress has become infamous in recent years for its inability to get anything productive done. It should come as no surprise that…
The Time 100 Gala was a fantastic event packed with celebrities and pioneers. Today, three days later, I am in DC and able for the…
This week was a great week for me and with wonderful news about my partner Roya Mahboob in Afghanistan. She was selected by TIME Magazine…
As you might imagine, events will continue to become quite dramatic as US troops wind-down their mission in Afghanistan. I spoke…
There are a lot of news that have been broadcast from the media about the current problem of Female Schools in Afghanistan. They have…
Roya Mahboob really surprised me from the very first moment I met her and I knew what she was pursuing in Afghanistan, one of the…
As a ship's captain might say, “Stand by for high seas and heavy metaphors.” …
The 2013 Time 100 most influential people in the world list is out! Roya Mahboob is listed in the Pioneers along with other 20 people.…
Children's Education in Afghanistan Written by Nikki Shaver Photo Courtesy of: http://www.guardian.co.uk/ Young girls and boys…
Time Magazine just released its annual list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, people we admire, people who impress…
Education is the key factor for developing countries. Without education, a country cannot achieve a convenient economical development.…
New York, NY, April 22, 2013 - Time Magazine just released its annual list of the 100 Most Influential People in the…
Today is a great day for Afghanistan and especially for Afghan women. TIME magazine published its list of The 100 Most Influential…
Yesterday I gave a presentation on Operation Exceptional Child (OpEx Child) to yet another Rotary group. Since creating OpEx…
Do you really need a college education to set up a successful future? Sitting at a school that costs somewhere around $40,000 a year,…
Saudi Arabia is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Oil - which accounts for more than 95% of all exports and 70% of the…
Ahmad’s story, unfortunately, repeats itself over and over again in Afghanistan. I have always been a HUGE supporter of our…
Girls’ education and the inclusion of girls and women back in the mainstream of Afghan society are ways that can help empower…
Photo Courtesy of MovieSpirit.com The Lady of Myanmar Written by Nikki Shaver Continuing with my research into Myanmar…
The 3 decades of war and misery, not allowing the girls to go to schools, and poppy cultivation are all signs of lack of education…
Afghan girls and boys receive free education from both state Schools and Universities. Based on Afghanistan Constitution, every single…
Afghanistan education system is new and fledgling. Afghanistan education system was absolutely destroyed when Taliban was on power.…
Afghan women consist a big part of Afghan population, so they activate in different parts of Afghanistan. Besides, their education…
Afghan people have experienced 30 years of Civil wars in Afghanistan. Therefor, lack of education is a great challenge for people…
As the owner of a small boutique animation production company, Meditating Bunny Studio Inc., I receive a steady stream of emails from…
I was born in Florence, Italy, an incredible city also known as the cradle of Renaissance. My grandfather, Edoardo Meriggi, past away…
Crowdsourcing is the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by soliciting contributions from a large group of people,…
Today I was looking to my photo galleries and came to the four months film making course pictures and also student’s…
Definitely, studying in university is the most important phase in everybody education period, and the youths, especially emphasize…
Afghanistan Fashion Design Handcrafts such as leather making, decoration furniture, felt, carpet weaving, etc., have a long…
People ask me, "So why are trying to help disabled kids and in Afghanistan of all places?" Here is what I tell them: In addition to…
Last week, one of Film Annex's editors, Semyon Maltsev, blogged about online film production and how it will shape the future of the…
Nobody can forget about what happened on Friday December 14, 2012, in Newtown Connecticut where 26 people that includes 20 children…
After she survived being shot in the face by a Taliban militant on October 9th, Malala Yousafzai - the Pakistani activist school girl…
Yesterday, I went to JFK airport to pick up Roya Mahboob, our partner and CEO of the Afghan Citadel Software Company. She was with…
This week I have been looking into ways in which I can turn my concept drawings (shown my previous blog - http://www.filmannex.com/posts/blog_show_post/shine-creating-a-style/61410 )…
Introduction: This is the fourth in a series of Film Annex interviews with Nancy Hatch Dupree, the American adventurer, author,…
I am producing a documentary to raise awareness about children with special needs in Afghanistan. And to fund the documentary,…
The role of Education Institutions in a country is to improve and prepare the people’s minds toward development. Hence, Afghan…
One of the huge challenges Afghan people tackle with is lack of education. Now, more than 60 percent of Afghan people are illiterated.…
USAID’s administrator, Mr. Rajiv Shah, talks about his project related to education in Afghanistan. He explains that US sees…
Real estate prices fluctuate upon demand. The same concept works for World Wide Web real estate. Today, the first page of a…
Today, I was browsing several websites and I read a very inspiring and interesting news about Angelina Jolie, an American actress…
It seems that Spring is the time for film premieres. Last week, Film Annexer Mark Kuczewski released Falling, his new short film,…
With thousands of teen pregnancies every year and shows on television like 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom, it’s undeniable that…
Teamwork is the cement that keeps together the individualistic genius of multiple brains. Unanimously defined as "work done by several…
*Let me first preface this post by saying that education is not the only pathway out of poverty; however, it is an extremely…
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Before the establishment of the school (Maktab) new Afghan student reading the Quran, reading and writing were taught by the Clergymen.…
The more I see the more I am convinced that the best environment within which to educate children with disabilities is a combination…
This week 60 minutes episode had a long story behind. It goes back to Twelve years ago when 60 Minutes aired a story about Lost Boys…
Dr. Charlotte Cole is the Senior Vice President of Global Education in Sesame Workshop. Below is an interview of her about Sesame…
Education is the most important part of a modern community infrastructure which is updating and going on further. In Afghanistan the…
This is probably going to be my last entry on education in Afghanistan that targets adults in general. My next few posts will focus…
Afghan economy has grown since the fall of the Taliban and flow of International troops to Afghanistan. When president Karzai became…
دانشگاه آمریکایی افغانستان، یکی از معتبرترین دانشگاه های است که درافغانستان…
دانشگاه آمریکایی افغانستان که از سال 2006 به این سو درافغانستان برای رشد سویه…
Last week, Roya Mahboob was in Dubai celebrating the Persian New Year. At the same time, I was travelling to D.C. with Fereshteh…
We continue our review of Spring's festivals with the ECU European Independent Film Festival kicking off tomorrow in Paris for 3 days.…
Times change, and it's not just a saying. I am currently teaching in a school, but I remember very well when I used to sit on the…
Introduction: Dr. Farid Younos is an Afghan-American television personality, author, professor, and prominent figure in the…
Through history many cultures have invented and implemented different methods to prevent women from having premarital intercourse…
Hello!! Last week I told you that I was at "La Unión Cinema Week" in southern Chile, and also I told that I will upload…
Last week I had a short trip to Washington DC for participating in American University of Afghanistan ceremony. There were many people…
This blog post is part three of three. In the last post, I wrote some advice on what to look for when choosing a private animation/film…
Target Thinking is very addictive! Last week, we visited USAID to film two important and inspirational interviews. The first was with…
The American University of Afghanistan started its activities in Afghanistan a few years ago, and has been attracting many Afghan…
The New York Open Judo competition held on March 3rd at the New York Athletic Club and sponsored by Film Annex was a great success.…
Education provide comfort and elegance life for humans. Education is very important for having a good world. We need educated person…
Education in Afghanistan involves more than building schools and getting kids to go to them. There is also a need to educate the majority…
This week was a special one for me. First of all, our new year started on Wednesday, 20th of March, the first day of spring, that…
As a full time lecturer in film production, my main aims everyday are about teaching and learning about filmmaking. Creating interesting…
Education system of a country is the main factor toward the development of a country. Thus, Afghan education system has changed since…
Happy Afghan New Year, 1392! Today, in addition to celebrate the Afghan New Year, Nowruz, we traveled to Washington DC to attend…
Education is a keynote in every country, and so in Afghanistan. About 8 million students in schools and hundred thousands of college…
This post might, or might not, be the first of a series on economic development in Afghanistan seen as an education challenge and…
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Government of Afghanistan tried in the last ten years to improve and make a new curriculum across the country, but due to lack of…
The world of filmmaking is about inspiration and creativity. Well-known directors like Tim Burton or Quentin Tarantino may have inspired…
by Jasmine Davis “One girl with courage is a revolution,” says the tagline of Girl Rising, a new movie from 10x10, a project…
This blog post is part two of three and is a continuation of the first blog post on this subject of how to pick the right animation…
Introduction: There is a famous Afghan Proverb that says, “Sar zenda baasha, kolaah besyaar ast.” (If there…
by Jasmine Davis A recent article published on The Week discusses how even the most qualified women in Hollywood have yet to direct…
Living in the Information Technology era has changed the way people communicate with each other. Today thinking about writing a letter…
NOTE – This article is mainly targeted to students and recent graduates looking to jump-start their careers. …
Women in Afghanistan have two main options for pursuing a legal complaint against their husbands: the government’s legal system…
Photo Courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons: Photo by The National Guard. Being a woman is not easy in Afghanistan. Most are illiterate,…
Introduction: This is the third in a series of Film Annex interviews with Nancy Hatch Dupree, the American adventurer, author,…
This three part blog post is written for anyone aspiring to become an animator, filmmaker, or video game artist and is interested…
Dr. C. Michael Smith is an accomplished educational leader in the United States and internationally. In August 2009, he was named…
King Amanullah Khan was the first one to take the first step towards regularizing Afghanistan economy. We had different economic experiences,…
There are tens of Radio Stations activating in Herat province. The people who work at Herat Radio Stations are…
Afghan women have developed in different fields in Afghanistan. Since the fall of the Taliban, women have developed in political fields,…
Creating, developing and managing businesses give birth to the global economy. It's because of those three essential bricks - repeating…
by Jasmine Davis Women around the globe can benefit from women's empowerment. No matter where you live, there are ways that the lives…
English, the most scientific, communicative…
Fereshteh Forough, a partner at Citadel Software talks about this online exam software called Examer educational Software. She explains…
by Jasmine DavisI recently read a fantastic article over at the Harvard Business Review about the six paradoxes women leaders face…
Last Friday was March 8, which was International Women's Day. This week's 60 Minutes program was about one the most powerful women…
"Students must not be passive listeners but active participants" ESTHER NELSON has the M.A. Dance Education from New York University.…
Opium is a drug obtained from the poppy plant Pavaper Somniferum. Since it contains about 12% morphine, it's used in medicine…
In a society where women are still forced to wear head to toe burkas to avoid unwanted attention, a fashion show seems a risky endeavor.…
This may be the first time that Sir Isaac Newton, Film Annex, Galileo Galilei, and Afghan Proverbs have been…
Today I would like to talk about difference between developing countries like Afghanistan and developed countries like USA from film…
by Jasmine DavisAlthough I normally focus on women filmmakers and how they stand up for women’s empowerment, today, I want to…
Sema Dehzad is Mahjube Herawi high school principle, she was born in Herat. She has 17 years work experience in different departments…
Film Annex is an online film platform with over 300,000 users, of which 40,000 are professionals from the film industry. Each one…
The nation of Afghanistan is coming out of a long period of conflict and oppression that began with the Taliban takeover of the country…
Article by Nikki Shaver Photo Courtesy: Ricymar Photography. The thought of parading the female form in Afghanistan is still…
I have been teaching for a number of years now and I always find it interesting the student’s perception of what it is they…
What happened at Film Annex last week? New filmmakers on Film Annex and Eren's Picks Miguel Angel Font Bisier and Elissa Bogos have…
International Women's Day originally came from International Working Women's Day, which is on March 8, when many women started their…
Since the last ten years, Afghan girls’ schools have increased substantially and hundreds of female schools…
Back in 2001, I graduated from the Vancouver, British Columbia based, Emily Carr University of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Media…
Three decades of war in Afghanistan not only disabled the limbs of Afghan people, but also it caused damages to…
Afghanistan has improved in all angles since the last ten years, and education is one of those angles of improvement. Tawab is a 45-year-…
Since the last twelve years and the flow of International community in Afghanistan, Afghan people and Afghan country…
I’ve just got on my train to work, work being that of a University lecturer in film production. I have decided to write my first…
Newly graduated from Beacon house high school registered with Cambridge University of London , I…
My name is Paradise Sorouri. I am Rap, Hip Hop, R&B and Pop singer from 143band. I have started my job recently with Film…
Introduction: Angela Schöpke is researching the use of Afghan dance as a tool for conflict resolution and reconciliation…
همایش هماهنگی اتاق تجارت افغان امریکا که توسط وزارت خارجه و سازمان کمک…
by Jasmine DavisA recent article at The Nation’s website discussed one of my favorite topics: film criticism. Turning a critical…
We live in Social Media world and there is no way to escape for not being involve in it. Everyday millions of interactions is…
After the fall of Taliban, women and girls got their freedom and could attend schools and other training…
Afghan Software Citadel Company is a company for those who would like to both earn money and and increase their education capacity.…
All developing countries are first focusing on quality of their country’s education and are trying to enhance…
Every place in the world, every people, every culture imaginable has, is and always will produce music. Humans have always felt the…
Families' position in Afghanistan: Afghanistan is a multinational country, is a country that different people with various strains,…
Today is February 28, 2013 and here are my activities for this week. Continuing the registration process of the Examer System, Hatifi…
Education, like the other infrastructures in Afghanistan, has dealt with quit a lot of ups and downs. It can be enounced that in 1960-1985…
Introduction: “Afghan-Americans in Action” is an Annex Press series by Edward Zellem featuring influential thought leaders…
When every child reaches school age, he/ she has plenty of enthusiasm and effort to go to school and…
Roya Mahboob is the petite, soft-spoken, 25-year-old woman CEO of Afghan Citadel Software Company. She is a pleasant contradiction…
The war in Afghanistan has been going on for 11 1/2 years. Before the US entered the country looking for Osama bin Laden, Afghanistan…
It was Sunday night, February 24, and I was waiting to watch the Academy Awards or Oscars. I was extremely excited about Buzkashi…
Afghanistan is one of backward countries in whole of the world .and this is cause of protracted war in this country.…
by Jasmine DavisOne of my favorite Film Annex writers, Franceso Rulli (who also happens to be the president of the company!), recently…
Basir Ahmad Arven Tahiri is the Head of the Education Department in the Herat province. He was born in 1980 in Karokh, district…
Introduction: “Afghan-Americans in Action” is an Annex Press series by Edward Zellem featuring key thought…
I have no interest in becoming an expert on US and international finance. But all I can hear in the news are conversations about Fiscal…
This week was quite a busy week for me and I have done a lot of works. After coming back to Herat from Kabul Innovation Lab, I faced…
Last Thursday we passed yet another Valentine's Day. Couples from all over the world celebrated their love in honor and memory of…
Film Annex is an organization working for the developing countries to enhance their knowledge capacity, level of…
Economy is one of the most important factors of growth, knowledge, and power in a country. To have a strong economy,…
by Jasmine DavisChances are, if you’ve visited Film Annex at any point in the last year (or read any of my blog posts!), you’ve…
by Jasmine Davis It’s Oscar week, and the Internet is abuzz with stories about who did - and didn’t - get nominated for…
This week is Social Media Week in NYC. A lot of people from different industries and organizations are participating in this event…
This week, I am staying in Miami with my family. We are guests of a friend. His apartment is located in a very quaint part of South…
Education of women in Afghanistan is one of the initiatives that Allied NATO forces and aid organizations are working very hard at…
When someone says, "Afghanistan," what comes to mind? For me, it's war, mistreatment of women, and an element of mystery. Maybe…
In the last weeks, the conversations with Ad-Networks, film production partners and writers have been focused on content and quality.…
" In many developing countries, even basic medical care is a luxury. And in Africa, nearly 50 percent of the people have no access…
I play guitar. I'm not a great musician, to any stretch of the imagination, but I've been actively involved in music all my life.…
Women are limited to do activity outside of home in Afghanistan, Education and working outside in Afghanistan for women…
هیچ راه میانبری وجود ندارد، مستقیم به چشمهای افراد نگاه کنید، انتقاد را…
by Jasmine Davis If you haven’t heard of Hala Lotfy, you should learn more about her and her quest for female empowerment. She’s…
"There are no short cuts. Look people in the eye. Stay positive, don't take criticism personally, and always treat people the way…
Said Dib has worked in Fashion, Textile and Garment manufacturing for many years. Below is an interview of him about Fashion in Afghanistan,…
by Jasmine DavisIt doesn’t matter whether you’re a woman or a man. If you’re interested in female empowerment and…
Examer is a new, extended and clear process that has been started working in middle Asia specially Afghanistan. In Afghanistan this…
د افغان امریکا د سوداګری پراختیا غونډه چی په واشنګتن…
In this video, Fereshteh Forough and Jeremy Ostermiller talk about their association with Film Annex and in turn the difference that…
“I was always fascinated by musical instruments as a child, so when I was six, I began taking piano lessons from a member of…
Rudyard Kipling was right about many things. But he was wrong when he wrote his famous line in The…
Thinking about terrorist attacks in any part of the world is painful and heartbreaking. Beside the physical destruction and anarchy…
I had a research about social media marketing, specifically in Afghanistan. I have found an interesting and important subject that…
I never thought that Afghanistan situation would change one day, especially for women. I am happy to see that Afghan women go to schools,…
A Women’s Resource Center was inaugurated in Balkh on Tuesday to help Afghan women seek education in English language and internet…
by Jasmine Davis Women from Afghanistan don’t always get the chance to become filmmakers. However, Saba Sahar is achieving her…
I have started my week with a great news from Afghanistan. Afghanistan National Institute of Music has a tour in the USA and on February…
پیسی یو پخوانی ارزښت دی، مګر فکر او پوهه یوه بین المللی ارزښت ګڼل کیږی. پوهه…
د پوهنی تغیرات لاس په لاس بدلون مومی، هغه زدکونکی چی د فلم انکس، تویتر، فسبوک…
په افغانستان کښی مونږ هغه ابتدایی پیسی چی یوه لیکوال ته د مقالو په بدل کی…
تیره هفته زه، یو د هغه کسانو څخه وم چی د امریکا د بازاریابی په یوه غونډه کښی،…
In developing countries, especially in Afghanistan, people are used to carry cash more than credit cards. It is the old traditional…
Adliana Bahrin is interested in apparel & textile research and development. She has specialties in Trend Forecasting, Design Direction,…
"With the right vision for the future and the right emphasis on improving the quality of education and getting 100 % of school age…
by Jasmine Davis You may have heard about the recent news story that’s making the rounds of the Internet about how French women…
Corporate culture is a strange thing to deal with. Anyone who has had any kind of job in an office environment stressful or not. People…
Interview by Fereshteh Forough "I feel that the difference with working with women is that there is a sensitivity and power projection…
Afghanistan is a traditional country with a very old history, beside the variety of tribe, languages, customs and lifestyles music…
by Jasmine DavisHere at Women’s Annex, we love female filmmakers! We offer plenty of beautiful films from female filmmakers…
Alison Wistner is a Director at Mercato Partners, a growth capital fund investing in high growth technology and branded consumer companies. …
Omid Mehdavi is the Chief Editor and Publisher in Afghan Examiner, it is the first Afghan American English newspaper in the United…
"If you are good at your job, it doesn't matter what gender you are. I believe that the best person, whether they are female or male,…
Malala Yousafzai's recovery is moving forward. After the Pakistani schoolgirl was shot by a Taliban militant last October,…
Afghanistan is one of the countries that…
by Jasmine DavisFemale empowerment begins in many places. For some, it starts at a young age, for others, it comes about as part of…
For me this week was all about women and their activities. I read several articles about Women Empowerment specially in developing…
Evie Evangelou is the President and Founder of Fashion 4 Development. She is the spokesperson, entrepreneur, philanthropist,…
Joseph Cattaneo is the Principal at Packaging & Recycling Communications Consulting. Below is an interview of him About Educational…
Introduction: This is the second in a series of Film Annex interviews with Nancy Hatch Dupree, the American expatriate, adventurer,…
Hey Everyone! Sorry I have been gone so long, it has been a very eventful month; both informational and enlightening. I spent a couple…
Francesco Rulli is the Founder and President of Film Annex, an online film distribution platform. He has been doing Judo for about…
Debbie Smith is the Executive Director at Parents and Teachers Helping Students PATHS , below is an interview of her about …
Charles T. Wall is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Communications for United Water, a subsidiary of SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT…
Perennial wars, bad tradition & custom and economic Poverty problems are the issues that are deprived Afghan women to education.…
Reading news about women and their activities give you a pleasant feeling and it makes you more hopeful when it is about women in…
Photo by Angela Shah*. The Internet is a great space for keeping up on current events, following your friends and learning more about…
Trey Titone is the Manager of Publisher Development in Beachfront Media that offers video solutions for publishers, advertisers, enterprises,…
"I feel that the difference with working with women is that there is a sensitivity and power projection that involves doing things…
Politics, it is one of the important issues which defines strategical point of views of each country and in the other hand it establishes…
During the Taliban Regime in Afghanistan, women were like selling materials; they didn’t have any rights, there were not any…
Afghan girls still face problems in education. Afghanistan is a country that has struggled through three decades of war. Afghan…
by Jasmine Davis Laurent Gillieron/EPA, via Landov The World Economic Forum in Davos this year is largely centered around economic…
2014, a challenging year for Afghanistan. It is almost more than a decade after Taliban regime and the presence of foreign forces…
Meeting a successful female entrepreneur doesn't sound like anything out of the ordinary, but when this person comes from a country…
Sorcha Anglim is a female short film maker who started out at Staffordshire University. She is currently working as a freelance Production…
by Jasmine Davis Photo by Roya in conjunction with the Afghan Women's Writing Project. The Afghanistan literacy rate of 28%…
The future of Afghanistan could very well be seen in Connie Duckworth’s Afghanistan-based company, Arzu Rugs. Duckworth, who…
YuMe is a digital video advertising solution provider that drives brand results and digital media revenue. Below is the interview…
Parwin Mohtaseb Zada is principle of Bagh Nazargah School in Herat Afghanistan. Here is the brief interview with her about education…
Fereshteh Saba is one of the teachers of Baqh Nazar Gah School. She is in third class of mathematics field at Herat University. Here…
Arefa Ghafoori is one of the Hatifi High School teachers. She has been teaching elementary classes and working in health section of…
Fazela Hamidi is Hatifi High school principle and she has been working in different departments of Education in Herat province,…
I don't know how anyone could watch the video at the bottom without smiling, at least a little. I love me a good Sooner football…
Introduction: It’s always both thrilling and humbling to be face to face with a rock star. That feeling never goes…
by Jasmine Davis When you write for a living, you see lots of cool stuff around the Internet and you learn about things you never…
War is an unlikable word for those children who suffer and live in war zones. It is not only the military but also the civilians who…
by Jasmine Davis Today’s world is incredibly interconnected - just look at your social media profiles. Chances are, you have…
Andy Parker, an independent filmmaker based in West London, has a passion for visuals and loves to tell stories through imagery. His…
Mark Kuczewski has directed and worked on many short films over the past few years. Many of them are now making their way around…
Film Annex's mission to distribute Free Movies and Free Films is now connecting Central and South Asia to the rest of the world. The…
Thanks Lance Armstrong, you made us an incredibly big favor! Yesterday, my dear friend and Annex Press contributor Giacomo Cresti…
When I was an undergraduate student in High school of Herat, there were not any opportunity for me to enhance my computer or internet…
Women’s Annex gives women around the globe a chance to connect with others through film and writing. One of the best parts of…
One of my very favorite parts of Women’s Annex is the Michelle Obama WebTV channel. It features dozens of videos of my favorite…
If I had a dime for every time one of my students told me that he hated school, I would be a wealthy woman indeed. My students…
Here at Women’s Annex, we help women in Afghanistan and around the world offer their perspectives on different topics. When…
Hector Pantazopoulos is the Vice President and Co-Founder of SourceKnowledge. As a private video network, SourceKnowledge serves video,…
Afghan women started from abysmally low school enrollment for girls with very few women venturing out of their homes and being employed.…
In a recent interview, Eren Gulfidan spoke with Nilu Sherpa, a noted female filmmaker in Kathmandu, Nepal, about her work and…
I was fortunate enough to stumble upon the site Kabul: A City at Work recently. The site, which features videos and photos of Afghanis…
People ask me why I chose to work with Afghanistan, a country synonymous of war, struggle and cultural tensions. I wrote several articles…
As a famous Afghan Proverb says, “Maahee-ra har waqt az aab biggeree, taaza ast.” In English this translates as…
Yesterday, we launched Women's Annex, an online platform that promotes and supports women's empowerment in and outside Central…
Education represents the basis upon which society is built. It’s the foundation of most skills and thought processes that need…
In latest hundred years Afghan girls destination have got many vicissitudes. Afghan girls had terrible condition in Afghanistan. They…
Well, a few days ago a read a very interesting article titled “Interesting People With Interesting Opinion Make Interesting…
For learning Knowledge gender is not important. Seeking education is an obligation for every man and woman. Learning also education…
Yesterday, Mike Sweeney sat down with me at a local restaurant and pulled a small piece of paper reminding me of the 5 topics for…
December 28, 2012 There was no shooting on this week, only editing and here is what I've done: 1. Christine Norrie – Creative…
Dr. Lara Nettlefield is an educator. She has a background of teaching international relations, international justice and political…
Registration process of online examination system is increased day by day by Afghan Citadel Team in Afghanistan schools. We are starting…
The main idea to develop an Online Examination System within Afghanistan came from Film Annex and Afghan…
According to Wikipedia, Time Magazine's Person of the Year is an "annual issue of the United States newsmagazine Time that…
Film Annex forges ahead in its initiative of building internet classrooms in Afghanistan schools. Equipped with computers, internet…
Many kids living in "developed" countries keep education for granted these days. They consider it as something they have to do, and…
As we know, Education is a phenomenon that leads people to happy and serendipity in this world and hereafter. And if we find the reasons…
Film Annex is like the Hulk, an ever growing beast, with millions of monthly viewers, hundreds of thousands of registered users, and…
The Rulli Debates are an evolutionary series of conversations and reflections of an "Irish guy from Philly" working with an "Italian…
I was recently watching an episode of "60 Minutes" on CBS, when one of the pieces on the show caught my attention. Scott Pelley was…
Online Examination system will certainly change the examination routing in Afghanistan and Central Asia. The registration process…
Examer is an online examination system which it designed to take exam from students in an online base. The purpose…
During the last decade, Afghanistan has recorded progresses through promoting and protecting human rights, women rights, freedom of…
Critical thinking is fundamental to entrepreneurship and success. Last week, during a school party with parents in TriBeCa, my friend,…
by Keisha Douglas On March 5, 2012, the infamous 'Kony 2012' video went live on YouTube. Within 24 hours the video had already made…
Digital media is a term that defines many forms of communication and information. For me, it all starts with blogs and articles just…
"Roya Mahboob is a rarity - an Afghan woman in a position of power and influence." This is how Frud Bezhan introduced his last article…
The Afghan American Chamber of Commerce Matchmaking conference hosted by USAid and the State Department in Washington DC this week…
Women's Education is a topic very close to my heart, and intrinsically linked with the progress of Afghanistan. Women were relegated…
Education in Afghanistan Afghanistan’s education background Afghanistan has been a land of challenges. Whether it’s political…
Last night CNN broadcasted "2012 CNN Hero of the Year", a television event set to give awards and monetary rewards to 10 people from…
The Afghan American Chamber of Commerce conference started today in Washington DC. Roya Mahboob and I traveled from New York City…
Let’s go back a decade and remind ourselves of what Afghanistan was like then. It was the regime of Taliban- a period when human…
Can you imagine a world in which, if you happen to be a woman, you are forced to have a "male guardian" - a father, brother or husband…
Film Annex has been sponsoring filmmakers since it was established in 2006. A total of $298,070.73 were earned by Film Annex Web TV…
A little bit earlier today, I was asked an interesting question to answer, about the social media site LinkedIn. Before I address…
This week, in Miami, Roya Mahboob and I met with Captain Edward Zellem, author of Zarbul Masalha and Afghan Illustrated Proverbs.…
In this test, students will answer questions about Tumblr and how to use it. The test also asks specific questions about sharing content…
Last month, Film Annex introduced Eren's Picks, a section on the homepage that highlights Film Annex's most successful and active…
The Examer Educational Software is a universal communication tool between students, teachers and professionals. We started in Herat,…
The Afghan Development Project has been a very successful venture of Film Annex since May 2012. Today, the Afghan Development Project…
I was born in Italy in 1968 when the military was compulsory for 12 months. I entered my military service at 19 years old and served…
Jeremy Ostermiller is the CEO of Altitude Digital in Colorado, USA. Fereshteh Forough is the Founding Partner of the Afghan Citadel…
Growing up in Philadelphia, I attended Cynwyd Public School for grades K-6 with in Bala Cynwyd with many Jews in the neighborhood.…
The Examer Educational Software is a fantastic idea brought up by Roya Mahboob and Fereshteh Forough. I noticed it the first…
There are monuments in the world that exert the type of charisma that transcends geographic borders and brings cultural differences…
Fereshteh Forough is one of my mentor. Along with Roya Mahboob, she has educated me on the history and future of Central and South…
Money is an outdated currency. Brains and ideas are the universal currency and are not subject to duties and taxes. Open source websites…
Overall, I know I have explained how excited I am to be a part of Building Schools in Afghanistan, and talking about Central and South…
Today is Friday, November 16, 2012, and here's my week recap. Monday We were shooting interviews with olympic athletes at NYAC. The…
I have been in sales all my life. I love the interaction with people and the challenge to close a deal. But the key to success is…
Below is the definition on Wikipedia of Peer to Peer and its social and economic impact: The concept of P2P is increasingly…
People work all over the world to facilitate peace in many ways. Some try to implement it quietly, others use tanks. Some meet with…
This test asks the students to find the correct meaning of some Afghan proverbs. .ز گهواره تا گور دانش بجو.ی (Ze…
Anusha was a young woman from a remote village in the southern district of Kotli, in the Pakistan-administered Kashmir region. Anusha…
Afghanistan is one of cold region which schools begin at the first of spring and its holiday 3 months of winter. EducationAfghanistan…
Education has become a very important matter in Afghanistan these days. People take their future prosperity in consideration and believe…
I arrived in NYC right at the time when the Sandy storm was over. On the way to home I could see lots of trees felt down on the ground…
This morning, we voted here in the USA. It is a great feeling when you walk out of the booth and know you gave your contribution to…
Today, I was flipping the pages of The New York Times Magazine and saw this about Matt Damon and Gus Van Sant Talk: Right on…
This test includes questions about what being influential online means and how to grow this influence. The test also asks specifics…
The evolution of education and social media goes hand in hand. The number of students entering a school corresponds to the number…
Let's look at the world from the prospective of a teenage girl from Afghanistan. She is in a high school in Herat where we just installed…
This test includes questions about what sharing online means and how it affects Internet users. The test also asks specifics questions…
Different countries mean different cultures. Different cultures mean different lifestyles. And different lifestyles mean that…
In Afghanistan, writers and scholars can be paid as low as $100 per month, while here at Film Annex we pay a blogger up to $100 for…
Margot DeFrance has over 20 years of experience in the financial services and healthcare industries. She is a healthcare corporate…
Developed countries are growing at a slow pace. Asian developing countries are growing at a much higher pace. Afghanistan,…
There is a belief I carry that states anyone can obtain a classroom education. Educating…
This week, I was a keynote speaker at the Marketing American Association at SUNY New Paltz. There, I got in touch with a few hundred…
The Olympics passed. I have always believed that sports could contribute to a cultural revolution in Central and South Asia,…
Having invested so much of my time not only in the Middle East, but the learning of the culture…
Film Annex Founder/President, Francesco Rulli, has been invited to attend the 17th annual Business Day Conference as a keynote speaker…
This week, I mostly worked on our social media platforms and filmmaking content. We received several new content: videos from Zacuto…
Recently, we had the opportunity to meet freelance journalist, Angela Shah, via our initiative, The Afghan Development Project. Shah's…
Examer is an Online Examination System for schools which is considered to change the Afghanistan school examination routine. This…
Today I was asked “how someone like you got hooked on Afghanistan?!” It's a great question and it has several ways to…
Film Annex and the Afghan Citadel Software Company are currently building Internet classrooms in 40 schools in Herat – the third…
Priya Jaisinghani is a leading expert on mobile banking and the director of USAid's Mobile Solutions Team. As part of the Afghan Development…
I am reading the article “In the Heart of Afghanistan, Entrepreneurs Innovate for Peace” and my eyes fall on Gayle Tzemach…
"I have the right of education. I have the right to play. I have the right to sing. I have the right to talk. I have the right to…
I have been writing about Edward Zellem's book Zarbul Masalha: 151 Afghan Dari proverbs, a collection of global wisdom and a…
Traditional societies like Afghanistan are shaped by thousands of years of history. Cultural differences appear as a challenge to…
"I had a terrible dream yesterday with military helicopters and the Taleban. I have had such dreams since the launch of the military…
Life in New York moves at a fast pace. For some, this was a short week as Monday was Columbus Day. In spite of spending it with my…
This month marked the 12th Anniversary of the war in Afghanistan. As the war continues in this country, the best way…
The first step is to provide the tools to the students: Computers and Internet connection. The second step is to help them create…
Traditional societies like Afghanistan are shaped by thousands of years of history. Cultural differences appear as a challenge to…
I'm a teacher, and it makes me angry when I see kids here in the US taking education for granted. When I see them not paying attention…
The Next generations in developed and developing countries have been spending considerable about of time on Social Media. Is this…
Sustainable social responsibility, philanthropy, and education is the only solution to a better World. Dropping money into a…
People often ask how you can build schools in Afghanistan and support Afghanistan's education and economy. Here are two ingredients…
Captain Edward Zellem is a wise man. He has identified the charismatic and everlasting aspects of the Afghan culture, published in…
Some people kill for greed. Some people do it for power. Some kill because triggered by uncontrollable passion. Others do it just…
Everyone agrees that education is the bullet of…
Human development and education is enhanced by space science and technology. On 4 October, 2012, the United Nations celebrates World…
Sustainable social responsibility, philanthropy, and education is the only solution to a better World. Dropping money into a…
Have you heard of the Paley Documentary Film Festival? It's one of the best festivals for documentary film…
People often ask me how I am building schools in Afghanistan and supporting Afghanistan's education and economy. Here are two ingredients…
Film Annex means: فیلم پیوست The "Annex" means addition or extension. Film Annex has two mottos. One is Connect Through Film,…
Intellectual property (IP) is as a driver of innovation and economic growth by country. Perceived in context of competitive advantage,…
Hayat Sindi’s nomination according to UNESCO is “in recognition of her work to create an ecosystem of entrepreneurship…
Is global population really ageing or are we just living longer, more productive lives? The UN has issued a Report projecting…
Edward Zellem is a US Navy Captain and the author of Zarbul Masalha: 151 Afghan Dari Proverbs. His book caught the…
Food security, education and economic integration are part of the strategy but also enhancing the ability of women and girls to access…
Captain Edward Zellem gathered 151 Afghan Dari proverbs and packaged them in the book Zarbul Masalha. Reading them brings me back…
Thanks to the Afghan Development Project, today in Herat, Afghanistan, in 5 schools, over 20,000 students are able to register on…
Film Annex means: فیلم پیوست The "Annex" means addition or extension. Film Annex has two mottos. One is Connect Through Film,…
Since 2007 CNN has been honoring individuals who make extraordinary contributions to humanitarian aid. These "heroes" come from…
Every country, starting from Afghanistan, has 4 major sectors in which both men and women must co-exist and share responsibilities.…
On Film Annex, you can watch thousands of movies. But have you ever wondered how the filmmakers created their spectacular short animations…
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How would you feel if you couldn't go to school because of the fear of being thrown acid on your face? How would you feel if attending…
CAPMATCH is a new online platform launched by the United Nations this week for states in post-conflict transition to exchange information…
“As Liberia moves toward its tenth year of sustained peace, we can state with conviction that our country has turned the corner.…
Here are two more proverbs from the book Zarbul Masalha: Good language is the comfort of life, bad language is the enemy of life.…
The War in Afghanistan has been a big topic for the last 10 years. Now the time is coming when the western troops will hand over the…
In this video, Francesco Rulli, the founder of Film Annex, talks about lack of education in Afghanistan. A country that has been in…
The current convoluted and dysfunctional education and political systems based on ethnic delineations is neither meeting the aspirations…
A few days ago, a friend and adviser on Afghanistan sent me a link to the book “Zarbul Masalha, 151 Afghan Dari Proverbs"…
In 2011 I spent the month of July traveling through Rajasthan, an iconic region of central-north India filled with historic…
What happens after 2015 when the 8 Millennium Development Goals are scheduled to mature? While most of the current concern…
“A recurring issue that has come to my attention in various contexts is that of violence against indigenous women and girls,”…
Today was a busy day. We started posting the video of the construction of our 5th Internet classroom in Herat, Afghanistan. Later…
Today, for the second time in a week, I met with Toni Maloney, a business woman with an incredible experience in the advertising industry…
Perhaps it is mere coincidence, but as the wealth gap has grown in the US and middle class real income has lagged, the overall US…
It may come as a surprise to many that in India half of the girls get married before they are 18. The burden of poverty and the low…
Justin Bieber is a teen singer and social media guru. At 18 years old, he is the most searched person on Google! With 46 million…
Before we even go further, what is UNSSC: Primary mandate is to provide inter-agency training and teaching of UN staff. Based…
In my last article, I mentioned watching a video about an IT employee working in Germany. What I should also have mentioned was that…
Today, The New York Times' writer Graham Bowley opened his article, Potential for a Mining Boom Splits Factions in Afghanistan, with…
“Police Taking Action to Combat Violence Against Women and Girls in Afghanistan” is a new initiative launched this week…
Is it just me, or do documentaries seem more interesting once we become adults? My sister's recent obsession of watching documentaries…
“The gains that chemicals can provide must not come at the expense of human health and the environment. Pollution and disease…
Jobless rates among young people will get even worse globally as the spill-over of the euro crisis spreads from advanced to emerging…
A few months ago, a friend described the Facebook code as a spaghetti ball and explained that the gradual growth of the social…
The concept of professional video search engine is directly connected to the work of our artistic director Eren Gulfidan and her team.…
Many people ask me what the Afghanistan currency is and how the Afghanistan GDP is growing. My approach on Afghanistan is very…
Last week 17 people were slaughtered in Afghanistan just because they were attending a party. They were caught while engaging themselves…
Fahim Rahimi is the only Afghanistan representative to the Paralympics 2012 that kicked-off today in London. He represents more than…
Judgment, critical assessment, and courage to face the truth are necessary to make constructive societal changes to further…
Since the very beginning of time, people have strived to reach eternal youth. My conclusion is simple: WATCH VIDEOS and don't SMOKE!…
This week, a conversation about security in Afghanistan was reccurent in the media. It was also the topic of meetings in our office…
Imagine donning short hair and wearing clothes traditionally worn by a man...as a female. How far could someone go to achieve their…
There is no guarantee that revolutions are exclusively progressive. Rather, they are a reshuffling of the status quo and all interests…
The headlines are not particularly encouraging. The Taliban appear to have adopted a new tactic that is intended to discourage the…
Afghanistan has been a land of over 30 years of wars and struggle. The people of Afghanistan are an incredible mix of cultures and…
Most coverage about Afghanistan in today’s media is about the endless violence and pointless deaths every day. What’s…
This week, representatives of established press and media got in touch with Film Annex to express interest in our Afghan Development…
Central Asia is on the cusp of greater chaos or immense prosperity depending on the perception of the past, present and future.…
In the video above, we hear Dr. Lara J. Nettelfield’s views on various relevant issues. Dr. Lara Nettelfield has…
Around the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe to the United Nations, we celebrate International Youth Day this year on 12 August. …
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly called North Korea, has a contingent of 56 Athletes at the London 2012 Olympics…
Central and South Asia include the incredible diversity of cultures, languages, and regions from countries like: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan,…
New independent global network of research centers, universities and technical institutions to help find solutions for some of the…
Each user of our educational software, the Examer, shares their personal information, tests and future projects. Each one of them…
Since 2001, I have been taking very close portraits of my friends, family and acquaintances. They are available on my Instagram and…
Just as American women marched for women's suffrage in the 1910s, the women of Afghanistan continue to fight for their equal rights…
While many Afghan citizens are excited about the current progress in the country and potential for the future, just as many are also…
Here's the latest installment in the Film Annex Capital Partners interview series. This week, the subject of our interview is Kirk…
Women who have found their way through adversity and are able to do much more for themselves and the society than the circumstances…
Do you really want to be one of the smartest student in your academic level?Here are the most effective and simple strategies that…
Today, I celebrate the Judo Olympic victory of Kayla Harrison and her coach Jimmy Pedro. I started Judo in 1985. I was 15 years old.…
CITADEL of New York was formed by three partners: Roya Mahboob, CEO of Afghan CITADEL Software Company, Film Annex and Film Annex…
Watching the London Olympics in the last few days inspired me to a very simple thought: not all people are equal! Yes, women are not…
Despite threats from Taliban, insecurity and a challenging geography, a UN/Afghanistan government program to eradicate measles…
Fereshteh Forough is the founding partner of The Afghan Citadel Software Company. She was born in Iran from Afghan parents, and…
The most used language online, in particular for business purposes, is English. It is not a coincidence that the Olympics opened with…
Castiglioncello, Italy. My parents met there in the 1950's. This month I am spending one more summer with my family on the coast of…
Here's a man after my own heart: Sam French, the founding director of Development Pictures in Kabul, Afghanistan. He's into many different…
With the help of Citadel Software in Afghanistan along with USAID, Film Annex has been building internet classrooms all across Afghanistan.…
Afghan children are a Volcano of ideas, and their brain works in a much more creative way than western children. In today's world,…
It is a clear view that the overall system of the current Afghan government enhances its citizens to learn and come to school.The…
The Taliban have enforced a ban on polio vaccines in the tribal border area of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Helping save the health/lives…
Poverty reduction and retaining an empowered youth workforce is the goal of a new programme of the United Nations: “Alternatives…
Hanifa Safi, Head of the Department of the United NationsWomen's Affairs in Afghanistan's Laghman Province. Ms Hanifa was killed…
Roia Shefayee is the founding partner of the law firm De Franceschi & Shefayee LLP that advises startups and mid-level companies…
Roya Mahboob's visit to New York was very inspirational for me. Her role in Film Annex's endeavors in Afghanistan, both…
Without knowing fully how to word certain subjects correctly bear with me as I express my thoughts on womens rights in Afghanistan.…
Why the Education of Afghanistan's People Has Become a Power Struggle Power doesn't only refer to control of large groups of people.…
Obscenity is in the mind of the observer. Some religious leaders in Saudi Arabia had decreed that it was obscene/immoral to…
Cultural taboos, gender inequality, human rights abuses, and punitive laws are negatively impacting the way we see the human face…
Scouring through Film Annex, I stumbled across this video which interviews Sean Behr, the General Manager of Adap.tv. In the…
Central Asia, the cradle of civilization, with thousands and thousands years of history, is one of the most enigmatic regions in the…
Most people across the world will all agree that knowledge is power. Although, in a country like Afghanistan many of the citizens…
No real peace is possible in Afghanistan unless abuses against and rights of women/girls are addressed. However, the negotiations…
Film Annex has found another supporter for their development initiatives in Afghanistan! Check out the following video of Sean Behr,…
Many have sought to conquer Afghanistan - and failed. Before the Soviets and most recently the US/NATO, it has been the British Empire.…
It might be difficult to gauge a women importance from a famous saying "behind every good man there is a woman or women" but the fact…
Central Asia: Central Asia, the cradle of civilization, with thousands and thousands years of history, is one of the most enigmatic…
Sean Behr, the General Manager of Adap.tv Marketplace, talked to us about Adap.tv and Film Annex's initiatives in Afghanistan.…
Today problems are plagued everywhere across the world. Some of the countries problems are due to insufficient market conditions or…
Let me introduce you to the Film Annex Afghan Business Incubator, a program developed from Film Annex's Afghan Development…
Recently We received footage from Afghanistan where Elaha Mahboob, a web designer manager and software developer at Citadel Software…
Ever since its inception in 1989, the Baghnazargah School in Herat has worked to bring education to the lives of thousands…
Building schools in Afghanistan is a tricky term. Some do it with bricks, others with computers, and the rest with words and images.…
I don't know about you, but after I published last week's article, I was still intrigued about this whole “incubator and technology…
In this video, we see an interview with Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, who has a Doctorate from Columbia University, has written many papers…
Information is fear for some. After today's conversations, I came to the simple conclusion that “Information is Fear”…
I have read many books regarding Afghanistan and the educational parables.I think,Afghan has been running down in all of the educational…
Linking social and digital media to building schools in Afghanistan is my priority. Using Film Annex's business model to support…
No matter the circumstances of life, time keeps moving forward. I once again have a theory I would like to share about…
Summer is knocking at the door, and this past Sunday my girlfriend and I walked to Central Park and chilled there for a few hours.…
About 10 years ago, I met my wife in a bar on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. She was there with two friends; we spoke for 5 minutes,…
UNICEF this year has called upon families, communities and governments to protect children with disabilities from discrimination,…
As we all know,education is the key point in any developmental ladder of any country.With out education,it is very difficult to grasp…
As we all know,education is the key point in any developmental ladder of any country.With out education,it is very difficult to grasp…
Spain's struggling economy is part of my daily news. I remember seeing a growing Spanish economy back in the 80s and speaking about…
Film Annex and partner Citadel Software Company are building Internet classrooms in Afghanistan. The goal is to build classrooms in…
On June 26th, Film Annex and Citadel Software are planning the opening of the third classroom in the area of Herat at the Hatifi high…
The Afghan Development Project is on a mission to ensure that the children, men, and women to have the opportunity to receive the…
War and business, two opposites with similar needs to succeed at either one. Stepping on the battlefield with only thoughts…
Everything about this world that I don't know about, is everything I want to know! and I am sure you do too! I am inspired…
I read a blog written by CEO of filmannex Francesco Rulli that stuck in my head as is I have the same opinions. …
As the world notes that almost 90 million girls worldwide are involved in child labor, and almost half of those in its most abusive…
Film Annex has been doing its bit in improving the Afghan education infrastructure through its Afghan Development Project. It has…
Herat, the third largest city in Afghanistan, houses about 400,000 people. Absent from any list of prioritized locations to visit…
Social Media is a method to share information and influence others. Blogs and videos allow further interactivity and enable people…
If you are following the progress of Film Annex's Afghan Development Project, you're in for some good news. Recently, Daniel Yomtobian,…
In the past days,Afghan women were really oppressed by the men in various life scenario.Especially during the reign of Taliban,an…
When we contacted animator and filmmmaker Tomas Schats a few weeks ago to let him know about Film Annex's Afghanistan Initiatives,…
Daniel Yomtobian, the CEO and founder of Advertise.com, is now collaborating with Film Annex in the promotion of the Afghan Development…
In today's world, traditional currencies are relatively valuable. But sometimes, they don't fit the need. Today, valuing a company…
At least 4 separate attacks killed 40 civilians, including 10 children, and injured at least 67 others. The UN called for those responsible…
Established in 1938, Hatifi High School is one of the largest school in Herat, Afghanistan and has 8,300 students. The students attend…
For most children across the world going to school means gathering knowledge in preparation for a bright future. And it generally…
Daniel Yomtobian, CEO and founder of Advertise.com committed to a collaboration with Film Annex in the promotion of the Afghan Development…
Around the Globe, the world celebrates International Children’s Day on 1 June, 2012. While individual countries have specific…
As part of our interview series with Digital Media thought leaders, we talked to Henrique Jorge, the CEO and Founder of Eter9, an…
Eight months ago, if you had asked me about what I knew about Afghanistan, I would have said something about the war on terrorism.…
As Filmannex and the Afghan Citadel Sofware Company celebrate the opening of the new Internet classroom in Kouz-E-Karbas High School -…
"No Politics, Just internet" has shaped the last few months of my life and business. Building schools in Afghanistan and supporting…
It is not about the relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Afghanistan and Iran share more than just a long border. The populations…
Film Annex started its Afghan Development Project with the aim of enhancing education infrastructure in Afghanistan. Film Annex has…
Our friends at USAid have a target of reaching 100,000 mobile money users. We are now talking about numbers and timelines, and this…
As a world traveler, I've been to some places affected by war. Last year, I took a mission trip to Cambodia teaching…
Film Annexe provides a fresh perspective to the situation in Afghanistan through its initiatives in the country. By investmenting…
This past Wednesday, Roya Mahboob and her team from Herat celebrated the official opening of the second Film Annex INTERNET classroom…
In the last few days I was asked a recurring questions by some of my co-workers, partners, friends, and even journalists interviewing…
Schooling in Afghanistan extends far beyond just the traditional educational rewards that the majority of Americans…
Sometimes I still can’t believe my mother went to Iraq during the war. She was there in 2010 with an association of volunteers…
Child labor is the adversary of educating children particularly where families may be dependent on the even meager earnings of youngest…
Filmmaking is the essence of and the reason behind Film Annex. To me, it's the most entertaining and stimulating way to communicate…
The subject of the struggles of receiving an education for the women and youth of Afghanistan has been a frequent topic in…
Blogging is a key factor when the conversation comes to Social Media. It's also a key chapter in the Film Annex Social Media Curriculum…
Film Annex's vision of "No Politics, Just Internet" places the individual user in the center of the universe and empowers her/him…
Women’s/Girl’s rights groups and Afghan civil society have stressed that gains made in the past decade for millions of…
On Sundays, my wife demands a nice coffee and the NY Post, an irreverent and straightforward NY daily paper with short articles. During…
Attacks upon schools by Taliban linked insurgents have spiked over the last few weeks. Insurgents targeted education officials traveling…
As a follow-up to my last article, this week's entry spotlights a recorded interview with Francesco Rulli about the Afghan Development…
“Ensuring investment and innovation without stifling competition is the key challenge today’s ICT [information and communications…
Last Tuesday, Mike Sweeney and I had the pleasure to travel to Washington to meet with two USAid officials, Mr. Clinton L. Doggett,…
“Although overall international assistance is expected to reduce, we must continue to mobilize resources to help those in acute…
Today, Mike Sweeney and I traveled to Washington DC to meet with two USAid officials, Mr. Clinton L. Doggett, USAid Project Development…
As part of our interview series with Digital Media thought leaders, we talked to Steve Brazell, the CEO of Hitman, Inc., a Competition…
Nous suivons les évolutions des innovations technologiques et nous intervenons dans les plus ateliers éducatifs, multi-canaux.…
As part of our interview series with Digital Media thought leaders, we talked to Hector Pantazopoulos, Vice President and co-founder…
Fereshteh Forough, a founding partner of the Afghan Citadel Software Company, visited New York City last week as part of her…
This was the underlying message President Obama gave in Afghanistan earlier in the week as he spoke to U.S. Soldiers, the people of…
Filmannex and the Afghan Citadel Software Company are joining forces to improve the education system in Afghanistan. Filmannex is…
As part of our interview series with Digital Media thought leaders, we talked to Michael Shehan, founder and CEO of SpotXChange, a…
Last week, we opened the first Internet Classroom in Baghnazargah School, Herat, Afghanistan, and we are already working on the…
AdON Network President Bhaskar Ballapragada partnered with Film Annex for a 30-day online promotion of the Afghan Development Project.…
Starting on April 25, 2012 the students of Baghnazargah School outside of Herat Afghanistan began to see the world in ways…
Recall Congressman Charles Wilson who orchestrated the defeat of the Soviets in Afghanistan which most link to the ultimate demise…
On May 1st, 2012, we sent a new wire transfer to our partners in Afghanistan, the Afghan Citadel Software Company. The funds were…
A new age is about to begin in Afghanistan. Its future looks bright now that the United Nations and President Karzai have agreed on…
Film Annex did it: they bult the first internet classroom in Baghnazargah School in Herat, Afghanistan. You can see the different…
Film Annex and Citadel have officially opened up the first INTERNET classroom in Baghnazargah School, Herat to its students.…
As I read wide-eyed the dismally low statistics of the number of children that go to school in Afghanistan, I assume that being a…
The US kills the bad guys, UN helps run elections and money is tossed at economic ventures; however, the effort to transform…
Men don’t win when women lose, but to the contrary. War on women is war against families, society well being as well as individual…
An amazing factor of life I have been constantly encountering since my return from Afghanistan is no matter what you…
This was a very special week aswe opened the first Film Annex INTERNET classroom in Afghanistan with Citadel and connected 4,000 children…
Today, our partner in Afghanistan, Roya Mahboob, e-mailed us the pictures of the Internet classroom we built in Baghnazargah School,…
“Over the coming decade, there are expected to be two million more information and communications technology (ICT) jobs than there…
Thinking back to when I was a student in elementary school and what my classroom looked like. It didn't look like this. But…
Today, our partner in Afghanistan, Roya Mahboob e-mailed us the pictures of the INTERNET Classroom we built in Baghnazargah School,…
Ambassador Mo Sacirbey with Muhammad Ali at the UN Film Annex is investing in Afghanistan's educational system by building Internet…
The Afghan Development Project is building Internet classrooms in 40 schools in Herat while the war in Afghanistan is still going…
I just watched Film Annex’s latest independent film in which they interviewed several female teachers and students who…
On April 16, 2012, Afghanistan’s northeastern province of Takhar had a terrifying incident, whereby; more than 170 girl students…
This week, we started the construction of the INTERNET classrooms at Baghnazargah High School in Herat, Afghanistan. Film Annex's…
For the fourth segment in our series of interviews with Digital Media thought leaders, we talked to Devin Yeager, the Chief…
For the third segment in our series of interviews with Digital Media thought leaders, we talked to Ryan Gombeski, the Director of…
Ashley Paczolt, the Manager of Ad Operations at Altitude Digital Partners, told us what she thinks about the recent Film Annex initiatives…
Once upon a time there was the Salvadoran civil war, a conflict in the '80s choking a country of the size of Massachusetts. During…
We recently interviewed Daniel Yomtobian, the Founder and CEO of Advertise.com about the recent Film Annex initiatives in Afghanistan.…
El Salvador and Afghanistan. Two countries so distant from each other, both geographically and culturally. Two worlds apart,…
India is one of globe’s rising political, military and economic powers, a member of the BRICS, an aspirant for a permanent seat…
Film Annex joined forces with Citadel Software Company and created the Afghan Development Project in order to build Internet classrooms…
Watching the first steps in Filmannexs' help with the educational system in Afghanistan was a proud experience for me. …
There are two companies that are undoubtedly world's "thought leaders;" one is Cisco and the other is Goldman Sachs. From two…
The priorities of the average American have dramatically shifted over time and this worries me a great deal. The…
Film Annex's Afghan Development Project is in the process of building Internet Classrooms in Schools in Afghanistan. The first step…
Film Annex's Afghan Development Project is in the process of building Internet Classrooms in Schools in Afghanistan. The first…
Cisco is going long on Afghanistan education and is heavily invested with their initiative Cisco Networking Academy (PDF). Here's…
"It only takes one individual to open up a door that millions can walk through." This is a direct quote written…
Film Annex is taking a “for profit” approach to consolidate long term business opportunities in Afghanistan, utilizing…
As well as posing new challenges, the “unprecedented increase in urban population will provide new opportunities to improve…
US is withdrawing combat forces but just trying to make it look as if it is not running away or abandoning Afghanistan. There is…
What you see here is three Internet Cables that will be used for the Afghan Internet network Film Annex is creating in Herat's schools.…
There are many who are optomistic to the views that could help Afghanistan develope into a more modern society. There could…
I can't imagine what it must be like for an Afghani child of 8 or 9 years old to grow up in a place where all they've…
I have shared Film Annex's mission of building schools in Afghanistan and creating Veteran business opportunities with several friends,…
It is now about intensive de-mining efforts from Afghanistan to Bosnia & Herzegovina to Ivory Coast, and the United Nations took…
Beyond the tanks, some distance away from gunfire, and devoid of wreckage, the schools of Afghanistan are buzzing with modern technology.…
1. More action, not description Remember, movie - it's a motion picture. Describe the things that are happening and not just located…
The importance of education is understood best by those who are denied the opportunities for the same. In a country struggling with…
Filmmaking is a tough process. You can shoot a lot of takes, before you'll understand that the scene is done. In fact, in order to…
Is the education children are learning in school these days preparing them for the work environment? Are…
If you have a facebook account, Klout and other social networks can monitor your Social networking reach and influence, but what is…
“Social Media” is a very popular term today. On Google Adwords, it's claimed to have 2.7 million searches a month. The term “Social…
"Women can drive in Afghanistan"]Women in Afghanistan are slowly being given the rights that most Americans take for granted every…
Building schools in Afghanistan has been a serious topic for the last ten years. The book, Three Cups of Tea, has been a revealing…
“Economic cooperation is basic to laying the foundation for a secure future. A stable security environment is also essential…
My father Roberto is a retired textile agent. When I was a kid, he used to take me along to visit some of his clients in Tuscany.…
The four topics that seem to dominate most political programs are: Politics and economy, War and diplomacy. Contemporary Politics…
Last week, I met my new neighbor; she is a leading national security expert and commentator on a major news network. Since our acquaintance,…
Film Annex has over 280,000 registered users and of those 300 are from Afghanistan. Film Annex shows 30 million videos a day to 12…
Teachers have an obligation to teach students "the easy life is not the happy life and that the life that is lived…
“If you educate a boy, you educate one boy, whereas if you educate a girl, you educate her entire family and community.”--…
I get a little nauseous whenever I read my student loan payment notices. Then, I hold my nose and write a check that exceeds…
I was inspired to write this from a comment left on my blog Education system of Afghanistan is for doers, not thinkers. The comment…
My patience with politics and money is always very easily tried the older and more educated I become. The more Afghanistan blog…
In the last two weeks, the presidential candidates have been focusing on the current events in Afghanistan and stating that it's time…
From Scott Sernau: "The idea that children belong in school is actually quite new. For most of the human experience, formal education…
This morning Vinicius Donola and I had our usual coffee after we drop off our children.Vinicius is a leading journalist from Brazil…
SXSW has been a very positive and inspiring experience. Film Annex's Creative Director, Eren Gulfidan coordinated the trip…
What is the difference between thinkers and doers? Thinkers are very good at thinking and explain a concept, mostly in writing,at…
The difference between pessimistic and optimistic is as simple as the way you look at the glass, half empty or half full? The tragic…
Murder of at least 9 children and as many Afghani civilians by a US soldier gone mad, brings back one question: in their country what…
Today Eren Gulfidan and I are on our way to Austin TX, to attend SXSW, an interactive festival that merges music with film and digital…
Articles on Afghanistan and tomorrow's topics about Afghanistan:World News Afghanistan:Marine Cody Wilson establish global headquarters…
On the International Women's Day in Italy, each woman receives a mimosa from her loved ones. Women's literacy is one of the key…
One hundred years ago, a Russian documentary film, newsreel director, Dziga Vertov, created a new language for reporting the reality…
Education is the cornerstone to a better life for young girls. It impacts their heath, livelihood, and sense of well-being. For too…
Last night, my good friend John David Layton shared his thoughts on an interesting topic about Afghanistan, based on an article by…
People have opinions, but very few are heard. Shouting at the street corner is not a good way to be heard. It might get you arrested!Writing…
International Women’s Day is being celebrated on 8 March, 2012, and the United Nations is unveiling a host of activities and programmes…
Today, I was introduced to the article by Capt. Meehan, Ret., US Army, A Parade? One Vet's Dissent. Please take the time to read…
I read an article written by Jerome Starkey of the London Times that spoke about an Afghan womans fight to make the next election…
"Patience is the virtue of the strong" is an old Italian saying. But in today's digital and hyper-competitive world, is this…
Afghanistan's current events switch from good news to bad news, fueling the debate over the country's current state and what…
The more my mentor's of Filmannex (G.I.V.E.) me the tools I need for online moneymaking ways, the…
“Overcrowding and unsanitary conditions facilitate transmission of disease – notably pneumonia and diarrhea, the two leading killers…
UN COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN CONFERENCE 56th Session (CSW56) opened today, 27 February, 2012, to an enthusiastic crowd queued…
Billion children are now estimated to live in urban areas, according to UNICEF, which is releasing the Report entitled “The State…
During my two-day visit to Jacksonville, NC, I learned more about Afghanistan than the 43 years I spent in Florence and Manhattan.…
While officially described as minimal, deeper analysis in recent study suggests problem is deeper and wider, particularly in quality.…
UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has partnered with religious institutions to provide solar panels that will power much-needed…
A child’s education is the foundation to potential greatness in life. Depriving a child of this fundamental human right is to steal…
Film Annex has taken the decision to establish Film Annex Afghanistan with the cooperation of Citadel's Roya Mahboob - Software and…
CHILDREN of GENOCIDE bear the burden of adult atrocities and the imprint of an “us versus them” classification. Combined EDUCATION…
Here is a brief update on the Afghan Development project. We are working with Roya Mahboob to identify where to start building schools…
One of the greatest weapon we can bring to the table to defeat any form of terrorism and religious fanaticism in countries like Afghanistan…
One of the most meaningful achievements of the Internet is its ability to connect people from different backgrounds into a common…
Two years since the catastrophic earthquake in January 12, 2010, devastated Haiti destroying millions of lives, the country is still…
As students learn more about the Holocaust and the significance of this history today, they will soon discover its connection to their…
Independent filmmakers, restricted to limited exhibition outlets in a world of media conglomeration, can take heart from the fact…
