Zindagi Now Project
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Zindagi Now Project
Zindagi Now is a non-governmental organization working in Afghanistan to expand access to education, strengthen livelihoods, and empower vulnerable communities through skills development and economic opportunity. Building on a foundation of creativity, entrepreneurship, and social impact, the organization supports Afghan women, men, youth, and refugee returnees through education programs, business and management training, vocational skills development, and sustainable employment initiatives.
The organization emerged from a collaboration between Zindagi Trust and internationally renowned British jeweller Pippa Small, which sought to preserve Afghanistan’s rich jewelry-making heritage while creating meaningful income opportunities for Afghan artisans.
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Meet our Founders
Mohammad Ullah YahyaPoor is the founder and director of Design Nokhba Kabul. Mohammad has 18 years of experience working in business and education in Afghanistan. He graduated from BBA Kardan University and completed a business leadership program at Cambridge College London. He founded the company Design Nokhba Kabul in 2013. The Workshop has provided services and produced traditional crafts for embassies in Kabul, Afghan Ministries, and the American University in Afghanistan, among others. He served as a business development manager for the charity Turquoise Mountain for over 12 years. He has also supervised projects for USAID and the US Embassy in Kabul, where he was responsible for producing a suite of furniture for the Ambassador’s residence. He has collaborated with Pippa Small Designs on the training program for Afghan women since 2021. Design Nokhba Kabul is legally established with the new government.
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Our Jewelry Collections
Every piece created through Zindagi Now reflects a story of craftsmanship, resilience, and opportunity. Designed and handcrafted by Afghan artisans, our collections celebrate Afghanistan’s rich cultural heritage while creating sustainable livelihoods for women and men across the country.
Drawing inspiration from traditional Afghan design, natural gemstones, and centuries-old artisanal techniques, our jewelry combines heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design. Each piece is carefully handmade using skills passed down through generations and refined through professional training and mentorship.
Many of the artisans behind our collections began their journey as trainees in Zindagi Now’s jewelry and business development programs. Today, they are skilled craftspeople, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who contribute to local economies while preserving Afghanistan’s unique artistic traditions.
Our collections feature handcrafted necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and gemstone pieces made with locally sourced materials, including the world-renowned lapis lazuli of Badakhshan. Every purchase supports artisan livelihoods, skills development, and opportunities for future generations of Afghan women and men.
More than jewelry, each piece represents a story of creativity, empowerment, and hope.
Our Partners
Collaboration is at the heart of Zindagi Now’s work. Our impact is made possible through the support of valued partners who share our commitment to education, economic empowerment, skills development, and sustainable opportunities for vulnerable communities in Afghanistan.
We are proud to work alongside a diverse network of organizations, foundations, businesses, and individuals who contribute expertise, resources, market access, and strategic support to help expand our programs and strengthen our impact.
Our partners have played an important role in supporting community-based school for refugee and returnee children, vocational and business training for women and men, jewelry production and artisan development, and sustainable livelihood opportunities across Afghanistan.
We are grateful for the continued support and collaboration of:
Together, we are creating opportunities for children to access education, supporting women and men to develop valuable skills, preserving traditional Afghan craftsmanship, and helping communities build more resilient and sustainable futures.
We believe that lasting change is achieved through partnership, and we look forward to continuing to work with organizations and individuals who share our vision of a more inclusive, prosperous, and hopeful future for Afghanistan.
