Little by little, individuals and organizations are creating glimmers of hope across a country steeped in war, promising that Afghanistan will once again flourish someday. Here are five things happening in Afghanistan that are helping its citizens get back on their feet, and what you can do to support those efforts:

— "Skateistan" creates skater boys (and girls) — Farmers find sustainable crops in Global Partnership for Afghanistan — Women Speaking Their Minds with the Afghan Women's Writing Project — UN is promoting Afghanistan For tourists — Schools spring up in the middle of nowhere, thanks to Pennies for Peace

Read the details at The Huffington Post.