Afghan Connect is dedicated to improving the lives of Afghan citizens through enhanced medical education and global trade opportunities. We believe in empowering the people of Afghanistan with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.

To be the leading platform for medical education and trade in Afghanistan, connecting Afghan professionals and businesses to the world.

Our work is made possible through the generous support of our partners, including the Islamic Development Bank, Educast-Global, and the Park Group.

Meet Our Beloved Partners

EDUCAST works with a range of partners to achieve its mission of improving healthcare, education, and skills development in fragile and underserved regions. Each partner plays a critical role in enabling EDUCAST to deploy its services effectively, particularly in challenging environments like Afghanistan. Below is an overview of the key partners of EDUCAST and their roles:

1: Provides the regulatory approval and support necessary for the deployment of telehealth services across Afghanistan. 2: Assists in integrating EDUCAST’s telemedicine platforms into the national healthcare infrastructure, ensuring alignment with local healthcare needs. 3: Works with EDUCAST to train Afghan healthcare professionals and extend healthcare access to remote areas.

• Contributions: 1:Provides funding and strategic support for EDUCAST’s key healthcare and education projects, such as the Afghanistan Telehealth and Clinical Support Program. 2: Helps facilitate partnerships with local governments, particularly in fragile Muslim member countries, ensuring the projects are aligned with national development goals. 3: Supports sustainability efforts, such as co-funding telecenter projects that provide both healthcare and education services.

1: Serves as the key technological platform for EDUCAST’s telehealth initiatives, connecting patients in remote areas with specialist doctors for consultations and second opinions. 2: Enables remote diagnosis, specialist collaboration, and virtual consultations in fragile regions. 3: Provides ongoing technical support and system upgrades to ensure seamless healthcare service delivery.

1: Collaborate with EDUCAST on medical training and skill development programs, particularly for front line healthcare providers in Pakistan. 2: Provide regulatory support, certification, and infrastructure for the skill training programs. 3: Facilitate public-private partnerships that allow EDUCAST to extend its training programs to different sectors, especially in Pakistan.

1: Collaborate with EDUCAST to integrate telehealth services within their systems, providing remote consultations for patients who cannot access specialists in person. 2: Share medical data and collaborate on patient management, ensuring that local hospitals benefit from the expertise of remote specialists. 3: Provide on-ground medical staff to facilitate remote consultations and follow-up care.

o Partners with EDUCAST to manage and operate the Afghan Virtual Trade Corridor (AVTC), a platform designed to promote Afghan products in global markets. o Supports the economic side of EDUCAST’s operations, helping Afghan producers connect with international buyers and grow their exports. o Provides the logistical and digital infrastructure necessary to operate the virtual trade platform, ensuring smooth trade operations.

The integration of the Lecturio Medical Education Portal into the Afghanistan ISDB project brings substantial support and benefits to Afghan doctors and medical students. This platform will enhance medical education by providing high-quality, structured, and easily accessible content to healthcare professionals in Afghanistan, particularly those involved in the ongoing Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) funded projects. Support and Benefits of Lecturio for the Afghanistan ISDB Project 1. Access to High-Quality Medical Education: 2. Addressing the Gap in Continuing Medical Education (CME): 3. Tailored Learning for Afghan Doctors: 4. Multilingual Support: 5. Interactive Learning and Practical Case Studies: 6. Boosting Knowledge Transfer and Collaboration: 7. Availability of Exam Preparation Tools: 8. Support for Female Medical Professionals: Long-term Benefits to the Afghan Healthcare System 1. Building a Stronger Medical Workforce: 2. Reducing Brain Drain: 3. Increasing the Quality of Care:

1: Provides call center agents to support EDUCAST’s telehealth services by managing appointment scheduling, follow-ups, and patient consultations. 2: Assists in handling the administrative workload, ensuring that patients can easily access telemedicine services, especially in regions with limited healthcare access. 3: Supports operations related to patient outreach and engagement for both healthcare consultations and educational services.

1: Work with EDUCAST – Dow University to provide remote consultations, second opinions, and specialist healthcare services to patients in fragile regions like Afghanistan. 2: Contribute to training local doctors, particularly in underserved areas, by conducting virtual workshops and providing ongoing medical education. 3: Help bridge the gap between the limited local healthcare expertise and the needs of patients in remote areas, ensuring that they receive the care they need without having to travel.

1: Provide additional funding and technical support for EDUCAST’s healthcare and education projects. 2: Assist in capacity-building efforts, especially for local healthcare workers and educators, by providing access to international expertise and best practices. 3: Support the sustainability and scaling of EDUCAST’s initiatives, helping to ensure long-term impact and community empowerment.

Conclusion: The Role of AFGHAN SUPPORTING PARTNERS

The strength of EDUCAST towards AFGHAN CONNECT lies in its extensive network of partners, both local and international, who contribute their expertise, resources, and financial support to help implement projects in fragile regions. Each partner plays a unique role, from funding and regulatory support to healthcare delivery and digital infrastructure. Together, these partnerships ensure that AFGHAN CONNECT can deliver essential healthcare and education services to underserved populations, foster sustainability through co-branding and sponsorships, and empower local communities, particularly women, through training and capacity-building programs.

By working closely with organizations like IsDB, local governments, NGOs, and private sector sponsors, AFGHAN CONNECT along with EDUCAST has been able to create sustainable, scalable solutions that address some of the most pressing challenges in fragile and conflict-affected countries. These partnerships are critical in ensuring that the benefits work continue to impact these regions long after the initial projects are implemented.

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Key Features of Afghan Connect

Afghan Connect provides remote medical care, healthcare training, global trade links, and business growth opportunities for Afghan companies.

1. Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) (Financial and Strategic Partner)

Provides funding and strategic support for EDUCAST’s key healthcare and education projects, such as the Afghanistan Telehealth and Clinical Support

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