96 Hours Inside Afghanistan in 2020

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This week, I went to Afghanistan and discovered something about this incredible country that I never expected. We can't wait to see Noor's school develop and are so incredibly grateful to this community for giving us the ability to make these life-changing dreams come true.
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  • @YesTheory
    @YesTheory3 жыл бұрын

    Hey everyone, this is obviously a sensitive video for a few different reasons but I hope that you watch it with an open mind and enjoy an unusual story that I think is rarely told. Either way, I’m happy you’re here 🙏

  • @BossKingLegoProductions

    @BossKingLegoProductions

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Once I saw it, I had to click! You've done it again!

  • @baltazarkun

    @baltazarkun

    3 жыл бұрын

    awesome content! love the effort put into this. It is relaxing to see a little less thesis oriented video once in a while. Just like you said; for open minds alike.

  • @rakkno

    @rakkno

    3 жыл бұрын

    i have a couple friends who are refugees from Afghanistan, I'm sure they would love to see this. Well done guys.

  • @amazingindianrecipes5240

    @amazingindianrecipes5240

    3 жыл бұрын

    When I watch Yes Theory, I find myself great.

  • @rikittu

    @rikittu

    3 жыл бұрын

    This was a beautiful video thomas. Thanks for doing this. It really opened my eye.

  • @tylerstoddard707
    @tylerstoddard7073 жыл бұрын

    I must say, this did change how I view afghanistan.

  • @marnickbar4794

    @marnickbar4794

    3 жыл бұрын

    that's crazy since u couldn't even have watched the video

  • @tylerstoddard707

    @tylerstoddard707

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@marnickbar4794 i only watched 17 minutes, but that was enough for me to realize what i saw in the media was not all of what was going on. Racist news reporters calling all afghanistan people monsters, when in reality they are more kind than most Americans.

  • @cameroonemperor755

    @cameroonemperor755

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tylerstoddard707 it's not racism, it's just western bias. Of course their country is in bad shape but there is a reason for that Do you know what xenophobia even is? Certainly not racism it it is just putting peaple in a Groupe of races, and you can't even call that xenophobia.

  • @potatomansh5900

    @potatomansh5900

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nicdosal2585 y

  • @sevensins4842

    @sevensins4842

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nicdosal2585 but I learned something about this country I didn’t know and that is it has a bright future off on the horizon and I’m glad I got to see they aren’t much different than anyone else they just are in different circumstances

  • @raisedbynoodles
    @raisedbynoodles3 жыл бұрын

    I love how wearing their traditional outfit indicates respect. In America they would probably label it as cultural appropriation instead of cultural appreciation.

  • @bonfied43

    @bonfied43

    3 жыл бұрын

    The right wants migrants to do the same and show respect, the left claims it is appropriation. Same people who operate this channel, hense the contradiction that I find ridiculous

  • @YoyoBear12

    @YoyoBear12

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's what I was thinking too initially, I was like "Wait, isn't it a little disrespectful?" but after they explained it, I was like "ohhhh okay." Thats amazing that it's considered an act of respect.

  • @bonfied43

    @bonfied43

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@YoyoBear12 should be the same in the states

  • @alhassan5623

    @alhassan5623

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think it depends where you wear it and in what situation you wear it.

  • @doomer8949

    @doomer8949

    3 жыл бұрын

    What's this "cultural appropriation"? Seems like more crap to be mad and fight about for no reason. As long as you show respect to the culture, you should be able to experience it and share these things.

  • @floatinjellies
    @floatinjellies4 ай бұрын

    So for anyone watching in 2024- Noor is ok! He made it to Australia, after fleeing during the fall of Kabul. Heres to hoping 2024 sees Afghanistan recover :)

  • @geegee9991

    @geegee9991

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for letting us know! I’m watching this episode about 3 1/2 years after it was made and I wondered what happened to Noor and his plans for the shelter and school.

  • @cadoho

    @cadoho

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for telling us. I would love to have updates on things like in this video where I wounder what happened to the ideas and people yes theorie met and contributed to. I would have loved to see a follow up about the school project. But the circumstances changed again and it´s good to know Noor is safe.

  • @cheapskatepanic

    @cheapskatepanic

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. God bless him. I hope one day he can return home to a safe country.

  • @nickmoloney9820

    @nickmoloney9820

    24 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @michaelw8047

    @michaelw8047

    7 күн бұрын

    @@geegee9991 Same here. Thanks @floatinjellies

  • @keatonlacretin9781
    @keatonlacretin97812 жыл бұрын

    I used to work in a warehouse with a guy from Kabul. Farid. He was an interpreter for the US. He went back to Kabul to visit his family (despite knowing that the Talbian knows who he is) Not that long after we pulled out and nobody has heard from him since. I know he cant read this but Farid if your still out there, we think about you almost every day and i pray that your still with us.

  • @rimomori9058

    @rimomori9058

    Жыл бұрын

    Have you heard from him?

  • @dewie110

    @dewie110

    Жыл бұрын

    May farid be safe

  • @cher-amirose7109

    @cher-amirose7109

    Жыл бұрын

    So sorry. I hope they are all hiding in a safe place.

  • @JohnDowdd

    @JohnDowdd

    Жыл бұрын

    nobody knows where farid is saying "Rip" isbelievingg his is dead, which is not something that should be said. Being very rude imaging he didn't live. Options could next time be wish farid luck, hope farid is safe, are hearts are with farid. Farid has a high chance to not be alive due the the war, "taliban" but its good to now say things like that.

  • @justinsmith4562

    @justinsmith4562

    Жыл бұрын

    I heard he is fine and happy.

  • @Rosalie-yn1bt
    @Rosalie-yn1bt3 жыл бұрын

    Imagine being like “yeah I smoked some hash with a bunch of dudes in Afghanistan one time” what once-in-a-lifetime story right there

  • @MY-zx6lz

    @MY-zx6lz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pretty sad if that is all you have to brag about that!

  • @Rosalie-yn1bt

    @Rosalie-yn1bt

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MY-zx6lz sure, but usually that’s not the case! It’s just like a crazy random story that’s hilarious bc it’s so outta pocket lolll

  • @ChuchusHuee

    @ChuchusHuee

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MY-zx6lz Not that sad for me, its pretty cool exp. Not everyone can say that they travelled to a country and exp a moments like that. Not only about smoking hash, can be other nice exp too.

  • @jonathanfairchild

    @jonathanfairchild

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MY-zx6lz Not really. Any story that starts with "One time in Afghanistan" is going to be an interesting story.

  • @fukpoeslaw3613

    @fukpoeslaw3613

    3 жыл бұрын

    nah, it would be really cool if they would've been smoking opium

  • @rum3556
    @rum35563 жыл бұрын

    The guide’s name Noor translates to the meaning “light” in English. Dude’s going to be the ray of light for the children of Afghanistan.

  • @cosmonaut7019

    @cosmonaut7019

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s so beautiful

  • @ke.ennedy

    @ke.ennedy

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m crying now

  • @dimdimkk1980

    @dimdimkk1980

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love your comment

  • @abdullahobeidat4999

    @abdullahobeidat4999

    3 жыл бұрын

    i was just thinking the same, as an arab im glad people are showing the positive side of the middle east, not what all the news is showing

  • @seedplanter7173

    @seedplanter7173

    3 жыл бұрын

    Maybe.. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eamco62RgbfJYJc.html

  • @paolovalentini8017
    @paolovalentini8017 Жыл бұрын

    It's so painful to see this video right now after that Talibans have taken over control of all Afghanistan. May God will bless this people and give them peace and love and education for everyone

  • @STSGuitar16

    @STSGuitar16

    Жыл бұрын

    boy, Ol' Joe really handled that situation well, huh?

  • @ROGUEX96

    @ROGUEX96

    Жыл бұрын

    My sentiments exactly. They mentioned their concerns about the Taliban taking over during the interview. It's now happened. What a beautiful culture and proud people, my heart dropped thinking about them today.

  • @starlooker6612

    @starlooker6612

    Жыл бұрын

    @@STSGuitar16 Yep, their lives don't mean a thing to joe.

  • @STSGuitar16

    @STSGuitar16

    Жыл бұрын

    @@starlooker6612 to be fair, I seriously doubt he has any idea what’s going on at any point of the day to begin with. Though it was a move so bone-headed that it would make perfect sense if Joe himself did order it, I wouldn’t be surprised if he is just the puppet being manipulated by everyone around him. It’s essentially elder abuse at this point lol

  • @laniakea1541

    @laniakea1541

    Жыл бұрын

    The God you are talking about is the problem of all this. So don't call for god, call for humans to solve human problems

  • @silence-is-bliss
    @silence-is-bliss Жыл бұрын

    It goes without saying that you are immensely brave. You went beyond your own fares to show us the love that still exists in Afghan. This is what the world needs to see. Thank you.

  • @Armored_22

    @Armored_22

    Жыл бұрын

    Correction, that existed. Sadly.

  • @CraigPyoung
    @CraigPyoung3 жыл бұрын

    " I thought one of them would run away with it." Thomas - "No he just wants to try it." This moment right here, is why I love yes theory.

  • @cloroxbleach6344

    @cloroxbleach6344

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah but Drew’s also a good person and he’s been to 190 countries so he’s just more cautious in case

  • @froggy9822

    @froggy9822

    3 жыл бұрын

    So wholesome 😊

  • @SharkyShocker

    @SharkyShocker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Honestly, still probably wasn't the best move to give him the camera. I know he just wanted to try it, but every kid "just wants to try it" and I'm sure it probably wouldn't make for a fun story to say: "I went to Afghanistan and I got my camera stolen" which in all honesty was probably the most likely scenario. Thankfully it wasn't this time though

  • @nadermunye4879

    @nadermunye4879

    3 жыл бұрын

    If the kid needed to steal it he prolly needed it more than Thomas, he prolly needed it to feed his family

  • @ibrahimalkozay3911

    @ibrahimalkozay3911

    3 жыл бұрын

    The kid just wanted to try it nothing els.

  • @sierraanne2280
    @sierraanne22803 жыл бұрын

    The world is so dark that you forget how beautiful and kind people can be.

  • @nocapster3781

    @nocapster3781

    3 жыл бұрын

    The world is only that dark if u watch the medias all the time

  • @funtimes8296

    @funtimes8296

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nocapster3781 Or if you're unfortunate to live in areas where your life is actually dark, which is more people than not in the world.

  • @tejasangadi9

    @tejasangadi9

    3 жыл бұрын

    True ❤️💯

  • @miningape

    @miningape

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just be careful, never use this as justification to put yourself in a bad situation... Your intuition is more often than not right

  • @faio7281

    @faio7281

    3 жыл бұрын

    The world is so beautiful that you forget how bad people can be.

  • @nawakarim6015
    @nawakarim6015 Жыл бұрын

    you cannot believe how thankful i am for this video. all my ancestors are afghan and even my parents grew up there but i was born and lived in germany my whole life. they tell me stories about afghanistan but i never really knew what it was like. most of the stories my dad tells me are of when he was younger and i kept thinking that he was one of these kids you showed. when you showed the kites flying around i started crying because my dad told me that he always used to do that and just seeing all these stories becoming true is so insane and emotional for me, thank you

  • @jzizlee6064

    @jzizlee6064

    Жыл бұрын

    same I’m Afghan but I was brought up in England I don’t speak Pashto or Farsi Inshallah I will learn soon

  • @MrAndreGodoi
    @MrAndreGodoi Жыл бұрын

    I've discovered this channel by chance and I'm addicted to it. The quality of the content is just amazing.

  • @starlooker6612

    @starlooker6612

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too!

  • @altamashkhan4064

    @altamashkhan4064

    Жыл бұрын

    You just gonna love it throughout... Like you will eventually become a better and better day by day... These guys are soo close to my heart idk how to say but yess this is how it is

  • @eminiola7131

    @eminiola7131

    6 ай бұрын

    My video quality is better

  • @InteriorMaata
    @InteriorMaata2 жыл бұрын

    Dear Noor , If you are reading this " We are praying for you and whole Afghanistan "

  • @spooderman2110

    @spooderman2110

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope peace will prevail in Afghanistan

  • @tjunglec

    @tjunglec

    2 жыл бұрын

    2021 crew watching this in tears. Much love

  • @priyaravi6633

    @priyaravi6633

    2 жыл бұрын

    yeah! we are praying for you and your dream.

  • @sammadison1172

    @sammadison1172

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just got a lot more sad watching this video.

  • @rolandoperez6612

    @rolandoperez6612

    2 жыл бұрын

    Is Noor the tourist guide

  • @hasibomar5178
    @hasibomar51783 жыл бұрын

    I am from Afghanistan, and the media makes the country seem 10 times worse than it actually is. It is a beautiful and the people are amazing. Thank you brother for visiting my home. You are one of the few who is showing us recognition.

  • @DMWBN3

    @DMWBN3

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hasib Omar you'd be surprised at the amount of people who also have huge dislike for the MSM, bad press only showing the bad side of the country, politicians & invaders who have taken advantage of your lands for many years. Then the Americans in the 50's ended up Changing the water table & making the water salty, therefore giving the poppy a great place to grow. I watched a documentary/film by Adam Curtis called Bitter Lake & really changed opinions. 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @kurama3715

    @kurama3715

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can feel u bro, I'm from India which in terms of media is a death trap, but we people who live in India know that its not like that

  • @timwhatever1

    @timwhatever1

    3 жыл бұрын

    To be fair this showed how sick western culture has become. the arrogance and ignorance of western people the last couple decades has skyrocketed. People here cant even be nice to eachother anymore. I’d love to visit afghanistan quickly.

  • @AsherBrandt

    @AsherBrandt

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m sure it’s a beautiful place I’d love to visit Afghanistan some day. The media and news builds a narrative they want us to believe. It’s super annoying.

  • @thoughtswordactionbeta6959

    @thoughtswordactionbeta6959

    3 жыл бұрын

    Been there, definitely a beautiful country, but definitely had a distaste for how women and children are treated. Was in shajoy, kandahar, helmand, argandob (sorry if i spelled that wrong). Definitely a lot of crappy stuff i saw but granted i was in the military and if you go looking for trouble youll find it Anywhere you go. Really wish that part of the world would rebound, it is very beautiful.

  • @Rosemari753
    @Rosemari7532 жыл бұрын

    Noor means "light" in Dari, he sure is a light shining in dark places. Its so sad that he has to flee and all his plans for the school are presumably on hold indefinitely. I pray he is able to return someday/somehow to carry out his dream.

  • @mare4678
    @mare4678 Жыл бұрын

    Dunno why, but the part when you hang out with those young guys, smoking hash, making music... This really teared me up.. Whatever crap situation you go through, it's still about these moments of connection and celebrating being alive together. Teshekul for sharing this adventure and many beautiful moments with und!

  • @butters7658
    @butters76583 жыл бұрын

    Notice how they didn’t call the title giving an Afghanistan $10,000 but instead talking about a country that has much beauty and not worrying about the click bait

  • @bryant7046

    @bryant7046

    3 жыл бұрын

    Plus monitary titles are overrated

  • @khushbrahmbhatt6023

    @khushbrahmbhatt6023

    3 жыл бұрын

    Afghani*

  • @Nina-856

    @Nina-856

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are not those type of people. That’s why I love Yes Theory

  • @Train1587

    @Train1587

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nothing wrong if they do kids still get 10000 otherwise..

  • @bread2217

    @bread2217

    3 жыл бұрын

    This isn’t mine but someone made a go fund me for Noor’s school! (Share this link) www.gofundme.com/f/help-noor-build-a-school-for-afghan-children?+share-flow-1

  • @Flyway999
    @Flyway9992 жыл бұрын

    Just imagine if there hadn’t been any war, Afghanistan would be one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world.

  • @stinareed270

    @stinareed270

    2 жыл бұрын

    So true.

  • @adjjal

    @adjjal

    2 жыл бұрын

    Part of me feels like that was a big underlying motivator for different cultures to try and control and invade them over time. As a beautiful unique and established culture like this is one is often threatening to those who are insecure or unhappy with their own culture, and so instead of embracing the gifts that it could bring to the world instead they choose to try and control it, destroy it or make it their own.

  • @zottorus6176

    @zottorus6176

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@adjjal youre definitely correct about that. places like the middle east and many parts of africa are so "behind" and its all thanks to what the bigger fish did to them hundreds of years ago, and in some cases recently. its horrible we cant just embrace our differences.

  • @sparkly_blossom3196

    @sparkly_blossom3196

    2 жыл бұрын

    awww thank you so much :))))

  • @piked261

    @piked261

    2 жыл бұрын

    Friends who visited in the early 70s said how friendly all the people were .

  • @kamilcieslawski1248
    @kamilcieslawski1248 Жыл бұрын

    Not often do you get a chance to see what these places look like from a perspective of the local people. Thank you for doing this, guys.

  • @jeffbryden2578
    @jeffbryden2578 Жыл бұрын

    This is one of the most genuine channels I've watched on KZread in a long time, and I'm a huge fan of the videos you guys make. It's so refreshing to see people celebrate cultural differences and to show the beautiful side of this country that's so misunderstood in the western world. Love it, keep it up!!

  • @Fragenzeichenplatte

    @Fragenzeichenplatte

    Жыл бұрын

    Positive =/= genuine. This channel is too naive and uncritical.

  • @amybudiman5182

    @amybudiman5182

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Fragenzeichenplatte this world has been so noisy for everyone's criticizing pretty much everything. Why should we add another one? We need exactly one like this, something's genuine, nothing's forced and the reaction of how we feel follows..

  • @Fragenzeichenplatte

    @Fragenzeichenplatte

    Жыл бұрын

    @@amybudiman5182 No, we don't need to close our eyes, we need more criticism so that something changes. What you want is ignorance.

  • @jericho5783

    @jericho5783

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Fragenzeichenplatte alright bot

  • @Goat_IV

    @Goat_IV

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Fragenzeichenplatte you're lost

  • @clarissak1924
    @clarissak19243 жыл бұрын

    If that little boy becomes a director one day, we all know who inspired him.

  • @ulfricstormcloak6653

    @ulfricstormcloak6653

    3 жыл бұрын

    Borat

  • @AniTech3d

    @AniTech3d

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ulfricstormcloak6653 💀

  • @wyubby4187

    @wyubby4187

    3 жыл бұрын

    idk why I read that as dictator

  • @clarissak1924

    @clarissak1924

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@wyubby4187I did a double take, even tho i wrote it 😭

  • @TherealSeanTroy

    @TherealSeanTroy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes mam👍

  • @PR3D1CT
    @PR3D1CT3 жыл бұрын

    The name "Noor" actually means "light", that is such a coincidence because him and his passion for Afghanistan is basically a light for Afghan's future

  • @dropsmic3224

    @dropsmic3224

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m a revert to Islam, I was given the name noor as my Islamic name I am truly blessed alhamdulillah

  • @selahtelfer975

    @selahtelfer975

    3 жыл бұрын

    One of my really good friend’s name is Noor. Her parents are from Iran.

  • @NoudlePipW

    @NoudlePipW

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's unbelievably beautiful!

  • @ahmadkhatibmursadi

    @ahmadkhatibmursadi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Name is truly a prayer

  • @fajrsahar157

    @fajrsahar157

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, MaShaAllah

  • @babypanda0201
    @babypanda0201 Жыл бұрын

    I wonder how the people in this video are doing right now? I hope they are still alive and safe.

  • @raebsen

    @raebsen

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm curious as well. I hope he started his shelter/ school

  • @eveskye1633
    @eveskye1633 Жыл бұрын

    As an Afghan, born in 2001 their rulership was no more than a story for me. Something so long ago in the past. I came to Germany on October 2021 and in this video for a few seconds there was a banner on the street from the school which I graduated from. I still remember seeing the same banner when I was still in Kabul (capital city). Thank you!

  • @SafiPhotography
    @SafiPhotography3 жыл бұрын

    I am Afghan and I was born in Afghanistan 🇦🇫. I am ashamed to say that I haven’t done a percent of kindness towards my country that you have done by making this video, giving the people a chance, helping Noor with his school. I used to think that the only sensible and lucky 🍀 afghans were the ones that got out, but now I understand that we were just the ones that were not brave enough to stay and make a difference. I deeply desire to help our mother land, my home. The idea of changing something so damaged felt so difficult and impossible that I abandoned it absolutely and I have made America my new home, This video has given me so much to think about.

  • @gem-mint-cardscom

    @gem-mint-cardscom

    3 жыл бұрын

    and you see everyone here in the comments who want to help. there are great people in this world who care.

  • @jazmahiya324

    @jazmahiya324

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm so proud of u still. I hope you'll help a lot of people from ur country.

  • @beeceebee1

    @beeceebee1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don't feel guilty over leaving Afghanistan my man. You had a chance for a better future and you took it. You can still help.

  • @User-xw5mk

    @User-xw5mk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bro I feel the same sometimes.

  • @aoaoaaoaoao889

    @aoaoaaoaoao889

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m 11 and although I’m norwegian, I wanna become a politician. You might wonder, why is that important? Well my thought is that if I’m a politician I have allot of power, if I have allot of power and might I can use it for the better, I might be able to persuade my home country to help poorer countries like Senegal and Afghanistan, although it’s not that simple, I hope I can atleast make a difference.

  • @abdallahsalah6061
    @abdallahsalah60613 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely no one: Afghans: 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @Fabian-sz3ht

    @Fabian-sz3ht

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes yes america

  • @itsdepro

    @itsdepro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Isnt that considered rude in afghanistan?

  • @kiblord8252

    @kiblord8252

    3 жыл бұрын

    333 likes and I’m adding the third reply and there are 3 thumbs ups

  • @justinh6651

    @justinh6651

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@itsdepro no I'm pretty sure that's in arabia, not afghanistan

  • @makeway3080

    @makeway3080

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@justinh6651 No that's pretty much the middle finger in Afghanistan lol

  • @jadewolf22
    @jadewolf22 Жыл бұрын

    I have so many complicated feelings about this video! Beautifully shot and a beautiful story as always but it’s so sad watching them discuss the Taliban with the locals just shortly before they took over the rest of the country. I hope Noor and his family are safe and I am thinking too of the children he played cricket with and wondering where their lives are going now and hoping they are safe too. It’s a beautiful country that’s been through so much and continues to experience hardship. And I always appreciate the Yes Theory boys and the respect and open minds they have about where they are but I feel sad too; as a woman I feel like the experience would be very different. The citadel and mosque are so beautiful, the food and tea look so good and I would love to experience it in person someday but as an American woman I doubt that will ever happen. But perhaps I am wrong, and I would have no issues as a tourist. I am still sad for the local women though. All the men they met all seem so nice and lovely but sad to not be able to talk to any women for the video. All cultures are unique in the way they function but now especially the situation for women there is scary. But Americans are certainly not innocent or blameless in the history of Afghanistan, per usual western countries have repeatedly come in and wrecked their country and home and culture. So complicated!! Like Thomas said I suppose. It’s all shades of grey.

  • @janadalmisch2553

    @janadalmisch2553

    5 ай бұрын

    I also thought about the situation of all the girls and women and i would have loved to hear more about it from some locals!

  • @user-xn7hq5of6b

    @user-xn7hq5of6b

    5 ай бұрын

    You can't go there don't try to neglect people who need help to show how normal people think. They need real news not fake news. So please shut up ur being so rude

  • @user-xn7hq5of6b

    @user-xn7hq5of6b

    5 ай бұрын

    Lady I know women need rights in Afghanistan. Gotta get the country better to form it duh stop being dumb

  • @myrtlebeachsara

    @myrtlebeachsara

    5 ай бұрын

    True, they didn't get to openly speak to any women bc they have no rights

  • @caitlindaid

    @caitlindaid

    5 ай бұрын

    yes i completely agree i wish we got more perspective on the women’s side :,) i was also thinking as an Asian-American woman, if this was me I feel like I would have a different experience. I would hope we would also have good experiences like Thomas but in reality women are still being treated differently there so i hope it will eventually change

  • @Matt-dg6ue
    @Matt-dg6ue Жыл бұрын

    16:56 ... Oh man if they only knew what was going to happen in just one year 😢

  • @pablo-xy7ly
    @pablo-xy7ly3 жыл бұрын

    This ain't cultural appropriation, this is cultural appreciation

  • @monzerfaisal3673

    @monzerfaisal3673

    3 жыл бұрын

    No one said it was

  • @sayeedhusseinsadat3284

    @sayeedhusseinsadat3284

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope one day my country become stronger and take revenge on Russia and destroy this satanic country for good. FUN FACT: Russia is the only power that invaded all of its neighbouring countries from Japon to central Asia and to Poland.

  • @MrKelvinvo

    @MrKelvinvo

    3 жыл бұрын

    They call it "same sh, different smell "

  • @user-kf9ze2et7v

    @user-kf9ze2et7v

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sayeedhusseinsadat3284 🗿

  • @justinjosh7631

    @justinjosh7631

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cultures meant to be share.

  • @xxkarenchan
    @xxkarenchan3 жыл бұрын

    I cried 😭 These people don't deserve war and bombings. They deserve to live a normal life. I pray Afghanistan finds peace in its land.

  • @JM-my2wf

    @JM-my2wf

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sjohnlouis1021 the repression is due to the powers that have dominated this area, it is not the will of the people

  • @Crayo

    @Crayo

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JM-my2wf so true

  • @sjohnlouis1021

    @sjohnlouis1021

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JM-my2wf ok I will delete my comment

  • @ronjonesprod

    @ronjonesprod

    3 жыл бұрын

    i cried too 😭 Noor said he worked an entire year to save only about $4,000 to buy a couple hundred square feet of land to build a school for the children of afghanistan 🇦🇫 because they are the future. This touched my fucking soul. I love the intention of giving Noor some proceeds of the company they gave him. It really shows how much people of privilege take for granted. I could save over $8,000 in a year working at mcdonald's and still live off of the rest I would've made in ONE ☝️ Year. He can finally build that school and help all those children in need have an opportunity at bettering their lives, the lives of the people around them, and the future of Afghanistan 🇦🇫. Praise their souls. Great Work YES Theory. Really emotional video. P.S. : I find it absolutely INSANE Noor actually went through all that, and still is determined to better his country instead of abandoning all hope like soundly a lot of people after understanding terrorist organizations occupy 60% - 70% of all lands in the Country. (They said there are about 6-7 counties in which they'd actually be able to venture off in, without threat of terrorism or kidnapping.... absolutely disturbing. I know Afghanistan's situation 🇦🇫 WILL get better in time. This just inspires me to try even harder in life to give a lot more support to people in countries who actually need it. GG's all around. I'm investing in crypto and Tesla and donating all capital gains to help out countries in situations such as this. At the end of the day, we're all human and a little goes a long way in different places across the globe. 🌍 🇦🇫🆙⬆️🤍

  • @afghansepahi24

    @afghansepahi24

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks & Agreed

  • @SandyWolf-
    @SandyWolf- Жыл бұрын

    I'm watching this a week before Xmas 2022 can you give us a update on the school? (Noor's school)

  • @user-xp3bn2ui5w
    @user-xp3bn2ui5w Жыл бұрын

    There should be a part2 to this video ❤. It would be real nice to see how things are progressing.

  • @5506akash

    @5506akash

    Жыл бұрын

    i think u should check out he latest news about afghan, things are not the same.

  • @Icytouch86

    @Icytouch86

    Жыл бұрын

    I would love to see a 2nd visit, but on all his travels.

  • @Ronin.97

    @Ronin.97

    Жыл бұрын

    @@5506akash another youtuber visited kabul this year a few months ago and while not the same it's nearly as safe

  • @mrafghanoo
    @mrafghanoo3 жыл бұрын

    Funfact: "Noor" means "light" and it suit this guy perfectly

  • @huuko7867

    @huuko7867

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing

  • @snowkatyoutube1419

    @snowkatyoutube1419

    3 жыл бұрын

    No

  • @Klarium

    @Klarium

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@snowkatyoutube1419 yes i am arabic

  • @ShaheenJc

    @ShaheenJc

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Klarium he’s talking in persian. Not Arabic.

  • @snowkatyoutube1419

    @snowkatyoutube1419

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Klarium no

  • @AidanChinSungLing
    @AidanChinSungLing2 жыл бұрын

    For people who are asking, I had a chat with Noor and he is doing ok right now, as of August 15. He is applying for visa to leave Afghanistan with his family and the process should take a couple of days. Hope everything goes well for them.

  • @baekie_

    @baekie_

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad... I like him so much and he's so kind

  • @asifscool2811

    @asifscool2811

    2 жыл бұрын

    Commenting so it's bumped up in the comments

  • @Xicot44

    @Xicot44

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏻

  • @JonathanAlmgren

    @JonathanAlmgren

    2 жыл бұрын

    Judging by how quickly things deteriorated in the last couple days it could get far worse in a couple of more days so I do hope they can get out and the taliban won't prevent people from leaving.

  • @nuzayerov

    @nuzayerov

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am so glad he is safe.

  • @BasilExposition
    @BasilExposition Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are opening my heart man. I've been such a cynic for so long and this is having a deep impact on me. You really let all the love in, and that's rad. Thank you for sharing your stories and adventures with us. The world needs more people like you guys. Much love to the Yes Theory team. Thank you.

  • @fmspike
    @fmspike Жыл бұрын

    I hope and pray that every individual that you guys came in contact there with safe. I spent nearly 2 years in this amazing country under circumstances that most of the locals did not ask for. The culture is beautiful the people are amazing and they deserve our help.

  • @Trevocalypse
    @Trevocalypse3 жыл бұрын

    I was deployed to Afghanistan in 2010-11, and I loved the people and culture. This video brought me to tears thinking about the people I met from there that I'll never see again.

  • @k.a.t.6265

    @k.a.t.6265

    3 жыл бұрын

    Depolyed yh

  • @Trevocalypse

    @Trevocalypse

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Деки one of

  • @husseinzakareya3870

    @husseinzakareya3870

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Jack Thau looooool

  • @iliyateimori9080

    @iliyateimori9080

    3 жыл бұрын

    Counting USA and others

  • @evans7502

    @evans7502

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Деки Because Pakistan supports the Taliban and ISIS? If the US leaves, Afghanistan will just fall under Taliban control. That means no education, infrastructure, freedom of thought and religion, etc. Either way Afghanistan is a lost cause unfortunately. The government only cares about money and takes taliban bribes. No country but Afghanistan can fix that. Unless there is a coup.

  • @ilyaasarsala9147
    @ilyaasarsala91473 жыл бұрын

    As an Afghan living in America, I can't express how much this means to me. Thank you, Thomas and Yes Theory for always going above and beyond. Thank you for such an honest portrayal of our country. We love you

  • @DEVINdevdev

    @DEVINdevdev

    3 жыл бұрын

    Afghanistan looks really amazing!

  • @silver-pearl

    @silver-pearl

    3 жыл бұрын

    How long did you live in Afghanistan for?

  • @ilyaasarsala9147

    @ilyaasarsala9147

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@silver-pearl I was fortunate, and born in the states. Both my parents families had to flee the war through the mountains when my parents were ~20. I’ve visited family 4 times. Idk if it makes me less “Afghan” that I didn’t live there.

  • @ilyaasarsala9147

    @ilyaasarsala9147

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DEVINdevdev it is! Hopefully visiting family again soon!

  • @silver-pearl

    @silver-pearl

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ilyaasarsala9147 No, it definitely does not make you less Afghan ... I was just wondering how it was for you living there. I'm glad your families are safe and I hope you all stay fortunate wherever you live

  • @boonobo1
    @boonobo1 Жыл бұрын

    I had to cry hard watching this one. An overwhelming mixture of joy but also sadness. So many heartwarming interactions - even though, as you said, you don't even understand each other's languages you can communicate on this deep, primal level where you just know were both humans living together on this sometimes harsh planet, experiencing the same on a basic human level even though your experiences differ wildly. It reminded me of what we truly are and that were in this together. But knowing the situation in Afghanistan it's also sad. Sad that not everyone can live peacefully because some few people ignore our indifferences. One thing I will do for sure is travel the whole world, backpacking, hitchhiking after finishing my studies. Planning a rough route isn't easy as some countries are too risky as traveller. So many countries, cultures and experiences I will perhaps never see and have to avoid in the face of danger. Props to you Thomas for taking this risk but also opportunity and showing us this beautiful country.

  • @kman5475
    @kman54752 жыл бұрын

    This video was absolutely heartbreaking to watch mid-2022.

  • @charliehobin7794
    @charliehobin77943 жыл бұрын

    These guys are gonna strike a Netflix deal soon

  • @b-mixchannel6735

    @b-mixchannel6735

    3 жыл бұрын

    Been watching them since the time they had couple of hundred subs, they are really good

  • @l.m.8439

    @l.m.8439

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope sooo! They really deserve a lot appreciation

  • @AmidaNyorai48

    @AmidaNyorai48

    3 жыл бұрын

    😯😯

  • @realm8286
    @realm82863 жыл бұрын

    As an Afghan, I used to wonder: "Are Yes Theory wild enough to go to Afghanistan?" Guess, yeah, they really were that wild.

  • @Nils037

    @Nils037

    3 жыл бұрын

    may i ask if you were born / lived there?

  • @jojogh10

    @jojogh10

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love to you mate... :)

  • @realm8286

    @realm8286

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Nils037 Yeah, I was born and lived in Afghanistan but now am doing my M.S. in Turkey.

  • @Nils037

    @Nils037

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@realm8286 ah nice! just out of curiosity: do u think it would be possible for me to travel to afghanistan?

  • @realm8286

    @realm8286

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Nils037 of course it is possible but security is definitely an issue, especially at these times. As you can see, Thomas went there and Drew goes there occasionally. So hiring a local guide like Noor is extremely recommended.

  • @allichamberis1659
    @allichamberis16599 ай бұрын

    I wish we could know how their guide is doing and if he was able to get any type of help or safety for the children and himself. War is so horrible and humans can be so horrible. Seeing how wonderful and amazing the world is through these videos is just heart touching but sad at the same time knowing what hell some of them are living in.

  • @live688

    @live688

    5 ай бұрын

    In aidanchinsungling's comment, he's replied with a few updates about Noor making it out of Afghanistan with his family

  • @deedsiggy4112
    @deedsiggy4112 Жыл бұрын

    Cheers to Noor! Wishing him nothing but good fortune and good things to come. You continue to create magic and wonder!

  • @trangnguyen-tj7nb
    @trangnguyen-tj7nb3 жыл бұрын

    we need content like this, a truly immersed in culture and people instead of instagraam photos and expectation

  • @krazypanda3386

    @krazypanda3386

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes dude this is great

  • @alissaviolet6281

    @alissaviolet6281

    3 жыл бұрын

    Go to drews channel

  • @Frostyyy__

    @Frostyyy__

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/mnWDpdGKhMe5kaw.html

  • @jeremyo.5321

    @jeremyo.5321

    3 жыл бұрын

    I concur

  • @cristhianosorio2381
    @cristhianosorio23813 жыл бұрын

    * gets offered tea 3 times because they declined every time* * gets offered hash once* "just homies hanging out after school" LMFAO

  • @vaseleenmaween449

    @vaseleenmaween449

    3 жыл бұрын

    isn’t it weird when you’re reading a comment and what it says happens at the exact moment as i read this he said just homies hanging out after school

  • @cristhianosorio2381

    @cristhianosorio2381

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vaseleenmaween449 DUDE I THOUGHT THAT ONLY HAPPENED TO ME LOL

  • @vaseleenmaween449

    @vaseleenmaween449

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cristhianosorio2381 lmaoo it happens soooo often to me

  • @solidshrek

    @solidshrek

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vaseleenmaween449 same

  • @spooky9067

    @spooky9067

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its normal in Afghanistan to offer something until they said yes

  • @jennypalmer331
    @jennypalmer331 Жыл бұрын

    Loved everything I saw. Such peaceful, kind caring people.The stone and mosaic were just beautiful The offer of money for a school had me in tears and that doesnt happen often, It will give hope for the youth as they grow.Thank you again

  • @commanderdnb919
    @commanderdnb9192 жыл бұрын

    Man your channel is so positive I teared up a lot of times especially at the mosque.. what a beautiful culture and people. Thank you!

  • @KytoNagasaki
    @KytoNagasaki3 жыл бұрын

    His heart is so pure. When he let the kid take the camera and record the person filming said “dude you’re ballsy for giving anyone your camera” and his response shows so genuine it’s almost poetic. “He just wants to film” It shows a lot about how we view people. One who doesn’t trust easily and is very cautious and on guard entering this country. While the other shows exactly how we should respond as humans to coexist in each others worlds and just show nothing but compassion and optimism that hopefully one day the whole world can come together. Seek discomfort is going to change the world ✨🌎🌏🌍

  • @Undiluted_Liquid

    @Undiluted_Liquid

    3 жыл бұрын

    ;)

  • @DerAltruist

    @DerAltruist

    3 жыл бұрын

    In general you are right, but to be fair, it wouldn't be unlikely that this kid would run of with a camera if his family can't afford enough food

  • @troyvet347

    @troyvet347

    3 жыл бұрын

    Didn't you hear Noir talk about hands being chopped off for stealing. To be fair :|

  • @DerAltruist

    @DerAltruist

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@troyvet347 7:31

  • @mirwaiskhan1603
    @mirwaiskhan16033 жыл бұрын

    I am an afghan and living in Afghanistan The video and the comments made me cry , smile , happy , gave me energy and hope thank you everyone

  • @r.harden8431

    @r.harden8431

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey what is the name of that song in 21:45

  • @thedude6493

    @thedude6493

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@r.harden8431 that is not a song . its just a freestyle

  • @grahamwitte5626

    @grahamwitte5626

    3 жыл бұрын

    do people wear masks there? i just didnt see any masks in the video really and wanted to know about it

  • @andreemartin3455

    @andreemartin3455

    3 жыл бұрын

    “My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world." Jack Layton quote 😘

  • @larrycooper2968

    @larrycooper2968

    3 жыл бұрын

    Stay Strong Man. 👍

  • @FilmStudio4You
    @FilmStudio4You Жыл бұрын

    Afghanistan finns i mitt hjärta för evigt! ❤ Tack till er som har besökt detta landet och visat hur vänliga människorna i Afghanistan är.

  • @Cosmic_Sunrise
    @Cosmic_Sunrise2 жыл бұрын

    This video is such a beautiful representation of humanity at it's best. This video, along with many other Yes Theory videos, has me on the edge of tears, in the best way.

  • @djgadlee9786
    @djgadlee97863 жыл бұрын

    Thomas would be so easy to kidnap. "Hop in the back of my van?" "YES!!!!!"

  • @swfan6662

    @swfan6662

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @travishartnett2307

    @travishartnett2307

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gotta seek discomfort

  • @saidmirzaoner2852

    @saidmirzaoner2852

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ikr hahahahaa

  • @itsme2916

    @itsme2916

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@travishartnett2307 this one needs way more likes

  • @SynicalQrow

    @SynicalQrow

    3 жыл бұрын

    "Love over fear" - idk some dead guy

  • @jayaugust4207
    @jayaugust42073 жыл бұрын

    The most impressive part of this is the people . They all get pictured like terrorists but they are the friendliest people I’ve ever seen. This goes to show that we should respect Islam and all other diversity around the world. Love from Denmark 🇩🇰

  • @bleuemoone8710

    @bleuemoone8710

    3 жыл бұрын

    We can respect moderate Islam not Islamic fundamentalism like is practiced by the Taliban. Like any other faith respect their freedom of worship but not when it infringes on the rights of others

  • @kopisia00

    @kopisia00

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love and respect to you from a fellow afghan 💜

  • @rakibsidik3299

    @rakibsidik3299

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bleuemoone8710 yep trust me we want to get rid of the oppressive regimes in places like Syria and Afghanistan but goddamn is it hard.

  • @eiei4279

    @eiei4279

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was all the stereotypes things, there must be good humans and bad humans, not all American is bad, not all Asian is bad, not all European is bad same things on religion. For me they are all the same, I never pictured some race or religion as what bad things has one of them ever done cuz we know people do bad things no matter what color you are or what believe are you in human will always be human.

  • @viloshanvijayaharan9924

    @viloshanvijayaharan9924

    3 жыл бұрын

    Er helt enig (;

  • @akmal4251
    @akmal4251 Жыл бұрын

    As an Afghan all i truly want is peace around the world 🗺

  • @EugeneSariman
    @EugeneSariman4 ай бұрын

    Thomas you are a beacon of light, sharing hope in every sense. I wish there were more people like you with this kind of mindset. Love from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬

  • @mcdonoughshawnp
    @mcdonoughshawnp3 жыл бұрын

    Start a fundraiser for Noor’s school. I’d be happy to chip in

  • @VGNAL

    @VGNAL

    3 жыл бұрын

    same

  • @taod01

    @taod01

    3 жыл бұрын

    me 3

  • @arthurb8436

    @arthurb8436

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Shaw Farrow those mosques were utterly beautiful...

  • @3sina11

    @3sina11

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope he actually puts it in the school.

  • @jocelyncardinal6892

    @jocelyncardinal6892

    3 жыл бұрын

    i bought a shirt and mask hoping that some of the money i spent will reach him and fund his project

  • @kwa42
    @kwa423 жыл бұрын

    the world owes you for this. barely anyone has shown Afghanistan like you have, which is incredibly beautiful but very sad at the same time

  • @dashing2640

    @dashing2640

    3 жыл бұрын

    I lived there. A lot nicer back then :/

  • @boiiiiii4285

    @boiiiiii4285

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dashing2640 my family left Afghanistan when the soviets invaded

  • @HandsOfMe

    @HandsOfMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Watch Planeta Abstrakcja and Eva zu Beck

  • @IMashabear

    @IMashabear

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm definitely going Afghanistan when I'm 18!!!

  • @thewolf7779

    @thewolf7779

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@IMashabear Where are you from btw if you don't mind just wondering :)

  • @arash1844
    @arash1844 Жыл бұрын

    My beautiful Afghanistan. I hope someday it will be peace in the country. Im so thankful for people like you. Telling these stories and showing how beautiful Afghan people is. Tyy for contributing towards a better world.

  • @rae4166
    @rae4166 Жыл бұрын

    Okay the kids wanting to share the moment with the guy was seriously so heartwarming and totally made me cry

  • @worldqueen9043
    @worldqueen90433 жыл бұрын

    As a first generation Afghan-Canadian it warms my heart and makes me so insanely happy of how you've captured my country. The amount of negativity that shadows Afghanistan hurts to not just me but all Afghans. Thank you Thomas and Drew for showing what Afghanistan is like and what we Afghans are like. One day Afghanistan will be happy and safe for all! 🇦🇫🇦🇫❤❤

  • @bayarea757

    @bayarea757

    3 жыл бұрын

    When he was playing when the children was the best part for me. The country is beautiful and full of proud beautiful people.

  • @mucheq5386

    @mucheq5386

    3 жыл бұрын

    I made a GoFundMe page for his goal www.gofundme.com/f/help-build-a-school-in-afghanistan?sharetype=teams&member=6924814&+share-sheet&rcid=0b300926d38344d49ed3f07f95216673

  • @mahamm559
    @mahamm5593 жыл бұрын

    Noor literally means light in Arabic, he truly is trying to light up the world around him, insha Allah he can make the world a better place

  • @juliapigworthy

    @juliapigworthy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Allah is the reason the Islamic world can never escape from the shadows into the noor.

  • @itsricobitch9442

    @itsricobitch9442

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@juliapigworthy so god is the reason ?? U dumb allah is just god in a different language

  • @Sami_AL

    @Sami_AL

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@juliapigworthy . ALLAH is the ultimate NOOR. ALLAH is NOOR and is the only one who can give NOOR. Insha’ALLAH you repent before it’s too late.

  • @juliapigworthy

    @juliapigworthy

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Sami_AL Allah was Muhammad's convenient pocket monster, used by him to justify the horrible things he wanted to do to people. "Allah says" was his way of dodging responsibility for his words and misdeeds.

  • @juliapigworthy

    @juliapigworthy

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@itsricobitch9442 fear of Allah is the reason the Muslim world can never progress beyond the cruelty of sharia.. until they want freedom more than sharia they will forever be stuck with sharia.

  • @xinyu3874
    @xinyu38745 ай бұрын

    Just bumped into this video which made me crying. Such an amazing tour and we had started to know this country better.You’re a hero!

  • @goldenpepsi6751
    @goldenpepsi6751 Жыл бұрын

    those kids had me smiling. despite their position and all that goes around them they still find a way to have fun and smile

  • @allhoppedup496
    @allhoppedup4963 жыл бұрын

    I served in Afghanistan as a Marine in 2008. I found Afghans to be a kind and warm nation, but most importantly, I found that they were just people, like you and me. War is a consequence of our ignorance, fear and lack of empathy towards other people. Videos like this are important to education, break down our fears and remind us to have empathy for our fellow people. Thank you for making this. I pray to go back and visit someday and meet the Afghan, not as a warrior bur as a friend.

  • @ponorj

    @ponorj

    3 жыл бұрын

    This honestly made me cry, brother. I couldn't agree with you more. We need to stop inflicting pain on each other and be kinder to each other more.

  • @allhoppedup496

    @allhoppedup496

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ponorj It starts with us. Be the light that illuminates the darkness in the world!

  • @tajmohammed7492

    @tajmohammed7492

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why don't you speak the truth about what your criminal country did there. So please stop pretending

  • @allhoppedup496

    @allhoppedup496

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tajmohammed7492 My truth comes from my experience and learning from my own youthful ignorance at the time. I hope to use that experience to help my country make more intelligent and empathetic choices with foreign policy relations and use of force. I'm not pretending but I can understand you hesitancy or disbelief. Peace be upon you.

  • @OffDaAveTV

    @OffDaAveTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    man that was deep. Just subbed ur channel. Peace.

  • @drewbinsky
    @drewbinsky3 жыл бұрын

    Such a pleasure to share this journey with you bro. It changed my life to travel to a country like Afghanistan with someone else and share these magical moments. Can’t wait to do it all over again somewhere else soon 🙏❤️

  • @AxoraithTV

    @AxoraithTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’re awesome, Drew.

  • @SteelerJew

    @SteelerJew

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏🙏❤️

  • @calyco2381

    @calyco2381

    3 жыл бұрын

    I come here from Drew's channel

  • @sanjarabilov5896

    @sanjarabilov5896

    3 жыл бұрын

    It would be nice if you do some videos about Uzbekistan as well!! I think I could be helpful in it.

  • @mazzar9633

    @mazzar9633

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos bro

  • @zohrazelda
    @zohrazelda Жыл бұрын

    Som afghan uppvuxen i Sverige så uppskattar jag oerhört mycket denna video. Jag var 1 år gammal när jag flyttade och via din video fick jag en sådan fin positivitet till mitt hemland.. Tack !!

  • @carolinerousseau5481
    @carolinerousseau5481 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing us a side of this country and these people that we NEVER see. As a woman, I would have truly liked to see other women and their perspective. Although I have seen in your video beautiful men who seem to have a kind heart I still noticed the absence of women. What role do they play? Are they equals or inferiors? I'm still left with so many questions and stigmas from the media.

  • @lucasrovira903
    @lucasrovira9033 жыл бұрын

    lmfao they smoked a bud wit the homies in Afghanistan. Never thought i'd ever witness such an event.

  • @winterrobot1942

    @winterrobot1942

    3 жыл бұрын

    Literally smoking that “Afghan Kush”

  • @-hydro

    @-hydro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Loser

  • @jaredhonusankrom

    @jaredhonusankrom

    3 жыл бұрын

    those dudes were so chill. stoners unite!

  • @AK-ov7qy

    @AK-ov7qy

    3 жыл бұрын

    one of em was highhh 😂😂

  • @samuelglover8926

    @samuelglover8926

    3 жыл бұрын

    Smoking that purple Afghan

  • @endlesslovingmovement
    @endlesslovingmovement6 ай бұрын

    This is truly precious. The courage and the love shown here is more than inspiring. Thanks to all the wonderful people of Yes Theory to create such incredibly powerful and inspiring content. I am once again amazed!

  • @WorldWalks
    @WorldWalks2 жыл бұрын

    Yes Theory NEVER ceases to amaze. I know this was a tough video to make and I know Thomas went through many conflicting messages externally and internally in his decision to travel to Afghanistan, but ultimately the choice of LOVE OVER FEAR took priority. This is a great eye into a world that many of us will never see first hand, but so much needed. Thank you Yes Theory, Thomas, and the team for sharing this. PS I've watched this multiple times now :)

  • @alvhawk4461
    @alvhawk44613 жыл бұрын

    Dude imagine telling your grandkids you went to Afghanistan during a pandemic and smoking some hash

  • @krateproductions4872

    @krateproductions4872

    3 жыл бұрын

    He probably will have the best stories to tell his grandchildren

  • @lowi2568

    @lowi2568

    3 жыл бұрын

    And when under control under Taliban

  • @alvhawk4461

    @alvhawk4461

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lowi2568 itll probably always be under control of the taliban ye

  • @prod.natejalo1122

    @prod.natejalo1122

    3 жыл бұрын

    what a crazy timeline

  • @cosmonaut7019

    @cosmonaut7019

    3 жыл бұрын

    Imagine his grandkids watching this. What if they find this comment... hey grandkids 😼 your grandpa is so rad

  • @nzr110
    @nzr1103 жыл бұрын

    As an Afghan, i‘m so proud that you had the courage and love to visit my country. I hope you had an amazing experience.

  • @remastered6825

    @remastered6825

    3 жыл бұрын

    How would you describe Afghanistan in your own words?

  • @Damnthatsyou

    @Damnthatsyou

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@remastered6825 ^^^^

  • @aykay3313

    @aykay3313

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@remastered6825 although not afghani, i was born 5km from the afghan border in balochistan, Pakistan. Ive been to afghanistan a few short times and honestly its a beautiful place, Pakistan and afghanistan are these misrepresented places just defamed for the actions of a few, although I haven’t been to afghanistan in a couple years. I know that safety is still something you need to keep an eye for. On the other hand in pakistan there is no taliban left and no terrorism, in afghanistan its pretty low too. Check out travel vids on Pakistan and afghanistan. Very similar in my opinion.

  • @aykay3313

    @aykay3313

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Damnthatsyou although not afghani, i was born 5km from the afghan border in balochistan, Pakistan. Ive been to afghanistan a few short times and honestly its a beautiful place, Pakistan and afghanistan are these misrepresented places just defamed for the actions of a few, although I haven’t been to afghanistan in a couple years. I know that safety is still something you need to keep an eye for. On the other hand in pakistan there is no taliban left and no terrorism, in afghanistan its pretty low too. Check out travel vids on Pakistan and afghanistan. Very similar in my opinion.

  • @nzr110

    @nzr110

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@remastered6825 Well it‘s hard to describe. I don‘t live there, but i‘ve been there several times. It‘s a beautiful tragedy. It has a lot of wonderful sides, but also some horrible ones. The problems are complex, it‘s unfortunately not just the taliban over there. I just hope that it‘s going to be peaceful one day.

  • @letsbereal8188
    @letsbereal8188 Жыл бұрын

    I ❤️ how your guide is so intelligent, knowledgeable, eloquent, and compassionate.

  • @kipone7695
    @kipone7695 Жыл бұрын

    Bro much respect for what you did to show the other. Side of humanity in Afghanistan. I've been watching your videos for a while now but this one for some reason really moved me .. great job..

  • @Jordan-ko7me
    @Jordan-ko7me3 жыл бұрын

    People think this comment was me insulting Afghanistan and assume that I’m American so they keep saying people get kidnapped there. Yes. People get kidnapped everywhere. But you wouldn’t usually hear someone saying “we don’t have too much taliban” or “just some kidnappings.” This wasn’t my OG comment btw. Thought I would change it to make it more specific for triggered people who feel they need to point out that people do get kidnapped in America. IM NOT AMERICAN JUST SO YOU KNOW

  • @Lee-dc3yk

    @Lee-dc3yk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why ur ass is like that bro take it easy

  • @Arcothesis

    @Arcothesis

    3 жыл бұрын

    i mean New Zealand and Germany have a higher kidnapping rate than Afghanistan per 100k people.

  • @kimcapp07

    @kimcapp07

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just like America...

  • @Jordan-ko7me

    @Jordan-ko7me

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Lee-dc3yk wtf are you on about lol

  • @Jordan-ko7me

    @Jordan-ko7me

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Arcothesis but the kidnappings there are actually reported to be fair

  • @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers
    @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын

    Praying for Noor and his family! What a very scary and sad time for Afghanistan. 🙏🏻

  • @wakememckinney7126

    @wakememckinney7126

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sad stuff

  • @syedamalik7754

    @syedamalik7754

    2 жыл бұрын

    Prayers for noor and family really worried about them hope they are safe 🙏🏻

  • @humbleyourself6875

    @humbleyourself6875

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think they made it out. The news said everyone that helped the usa made it out. Alot of translators also. So hopefully he's one of them 🙏🏾

  • @girliela9488

    @girliela9488

    2 жыл бұрын

    Praying that Noor and his family were able to get out of Afghanistan safe.

  • @mariatheresabognot5076

    @mariatheresabognot5076

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly yesterday, August 16, 2021 Taliban are back in power in Afghanistan...I pray for Noor and his family because they have been associated with foreigners...very dangerous association nowadays 🙏

  • @GalaxyBlox1013
    @GalaxyBlox1013 Жыл бұрын

    this video reminded me of one of my favorite books, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. When I saw those kites and kids, I was instantly taken back to the times I've read the book and seeing it through your video made me feel nostalgic of a life I have never lived, but could totally sympathize with. I'm glad Noor escaped the recent dire situation in his country although heartbreaking that his dream will have to take a pause. Thank you for your courage and for creating eye-opening & meaningful content for people across the world to see.

  • @justme-je2im
    @justme-je2im Жыл бұрын

    I am a new subscriber as of today and I have watched a couple videos of yours and I am absolutely in love with the culture and people of the different countries you visit... watching this one of you in Afghanistan seeing all these amazing people and knowing what happened is absolutely heartbreaking 💔❤

  • @elizabethgulley7044
    @elizabethgulley70442 жыл бұрын

    Praying that Noor is ok. Noor means light, it is like a light shines in his face. So evident of the goodness within. Godspeed Noor.

  • @williebrort

    @williebrort

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm really curious how it is with him and his project seeing the current situation of the country.

  • @Jo-zo8lx

    @Jo-zo8lx

    2 жыл бұрын

    Croatian influencer Kristijan Ilicic is in contact with Noor. With the help of people he raised over 40,000 euros for Noor, who is currently hiding with his family and plans to leave Afghanistan.

  • @theconfigurator7887

    @theconfigurator7887

    2 жыл бұрын

    Top 15 Biggest Armies in the World (1816-2021) kzread.info/dash/bejne/o2l6pLCsZZy7qqw.html

  • @Cmr2434

    @Cmr2434

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@theconfigurator7887 this is not the place to self promote, like are you for real… Bad taste

  • @smartinvestor4306

    @smartinvestor4306

    2 жыл бұрын

    Was thinking the exact same thing

  • @macHdichNICHtnasS
    @macHdichNICHtnasS3 жыл бұрын

    yes theory should have their own Netflix series!

  • @joseelmaracuno4137

    @joseelmaracuno4137

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @brandonwilliams6221

    @brandonwilliams6221

    3 жыл бұрын

    Netflix would ruin them.

  • @xtchris4030

    @xtchris4030

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is the series. Let them create what they want, Netflix would ruin their content

  • @sjerdt

    @sjerdt

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes and no! XD

  • @fraolnigusse5203

    @fraolnigusse5203

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wait your onto something

  • @Toddster11111
    @Toddster1111116 күн бұрын

    Oh man. Thank you for this. Watching those children playing cricket in the dirt. Just a wholesome, joyful moment in time. ❤

  • @Alanas.ASMR4U
    @Alanas.ASMR4U Жыл бұрын

    This was amazing to watch. What a beautiful experience, thank you for sharing your time in Afghanistan 🙏🏽❤️

  • @bakusbaby8030
    @bakusbaby80303 жыл бұрын

    I hate how, as an American student, we are never shown or taught how beautiful these places are...

  • @user-ff7oc5me1m

    @user-ff7oc5me1m

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Charlie Charlie The world would be a better place if everyone would stop watching the news, go outside and live their life as it is meant to be lived.

  • @jesuschrist979

    @jesuschrist979

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its all beautiful until bombs explode

  • @Dkthearn

    @Dkthearn

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Peopleless Homes well said

  • @Mimi-fr2ce

    @Mimi-fr2ce

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jesuschrist979 by you

  • @reapz1165

    @reapz1165

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don't blame school, I don't ever remember being taught Afghanistan was bad, but the terrorist groups yes, because its true. But the media is to blame for the notion that all of the Middle East is bad.

  • @casualgamer5618
    @casualgamer56183 жыл бұрын

    It took me a while to realise, but as the children smiled, I was smiling back

  • @VGNAL

    @VGNAL

    3 жыл бұрын

    bro I was crying

  • @hajerelrashid1840

    @hajerelrashid1840

    3 жыл бұрын

    😔😭

  • @hajerelrashid1840

    @hajerelrashid1840

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@VGNAL no dear

  • @xhanahaxhibeti6090

    @xhanahaxhibeti6090

    3 жыл бұрын

    It touched my heart immediately!!💛🥺😭😭🌿🍀💕💗 ohh why do people care to take more’ when they are gonna leave it behind. For real, I wish ppl to become wiser and the future to be seen more brighter.🌙✨🤲🌙🌿🌸

  • @abcdefc1645

    @abcdefc1645

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly!

  • @faisalrehman99
    @faisalrehman99 Жыл бұрын

    Its my neighboring country but seriously I watched the vlog to learn what's so special about Afghanistan, amazing sound affects, amazing cinematography, have no more words to praise you man :)

  • @victoriatrinh8380
    @victoriatrinh83802 жыл бұрын

    I'm rewatching this video. It's my favorite to watch of Afghanistan from Yes Theory. I can't help but tear up when those young kids appear on camera, saying "America." Hope all them are safe. This video just does such a great job of showcasing the beauty of Afghanistan. The people, the culture, the country. Well done Yes Theory. Thank u so much! 😭💗

  • @tinman2960
    @tinman29603 жыл бұрын

    I really needed to see this. As a combat veteran that served in Kandahar Province, and had a pretty rough deployment, I believe this video has helped me start the healing process I need. It's been 8 years since I was there, losing some really close friends in the process, but you leave holding grudges and resenting a culture as a whole. This video made me feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders, and I can begin to really try to appreciate what the country of Afghanistan, the culture, and the people really have to offer. Thank you for this.

  • @jamesg512

    @jamesg512

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same brother, 2 tours in RC East. I always knew it was a more beautiful country than just what I experienced as a troop

  • @GeographyPal

    @GeographyPal

    3 жыл бұрын

    I won’t pretend I know what you’re going through because I never will. Just here to say keep going! I’m glad that people can still see the beautiful culture Afghanistan has to offer, and good luck on your life’s journey !

  • @vinayakohri1293

    @vinayakohri1293

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know that I can't put myself in your shoes, even a little really, but I am glad that humanity has brought you as individuals closer to a culture that was a backdrop for one of the harshest times of your lives. I'm just a teenager from India and yet your thoughts were enough to restore my faith in humanity. I hope you are doing well and I wish you the best. Thanks a ton.

  • @tinman2960

    @tinman2960

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GeographyPal thank you

  • @tinman2960

    @tinman2960

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vinayakohri1293 thank you

  • @nddy7556
    @nddy75563 жыл бұрын

    "love over fear is surrendering to the truth that humanity is inherently good" wow

  • @thugzfunny6236

    @thugzfunny6236

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice vest 😍

  • @robynhill6065
    @robynhill6065 Жыл бұрын

    An update on Nor and his schoole would be awesome

  • @Opu75

    @Opu75

    Жыл бұрын

    I don’t think his going to do that but I really hope it’s going well

  • @rawhide894
    @rawhide894 Жыл бұрын

    One of the most sincere and heart-rendering videos i've watched. An absolute connect. Thank you.

  • @arcane1282
    @arcane12823 жыл бұрын

    As an afghan, I’m literally in tears. Thankyou so much for showing the true, real, raw side of our country, not just the ones with taliban and bombings. Love to all! 🇦🇫❤️

  • @nihargautam

    @nihargautam

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love from India bro

  • @ppplandix2458

    @ppplandix2458

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m from Afghanistan too I love ❤️ Afghanistan 🇦🇫

  • @justsomemanwithaplan4305

    @justsomemanwithaplan4305

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dont the talibans get you. I’m on your side and hope there’s some peace there 🇦🇫 ❤️

  • @evenegul7702

    @evenegul7702

    2 жыл бұрын

    🇦🇫❤️

  • @kiv8563

    @kiv8563

    2 жыл бұрын

    You guys have internet?

  • @mohebhaidari2552
    @mohebhaidari25523 жыл бұрын

    21 years of growing up in Afghanistan, I have seen it all! Talk about Talibans, Suicide bombers, militia attacks, everything. But instead of trying to build resentment for the country I actually chose to watch it from a different angle. I knew in order to change the world I have to change myself, that change starts within. So I tried that! Started by reading books, watching beneficial videos and stuff. Suddenly came across a video of you guys Ramadan fasting. Saw that one and another one, one after that and after that. Maybe binge watched for about 4 hours! 4 years forward, I'm pretty sure I've seen about 90% of your channels videos. I can feel the positivity and optimism, which has helped me tremendously on my POV about the world. But I always felt left out because of how you guys were in America and I was all the way in Afghanistan! But now, watching this, I feel so good that you guys have taken the risk of all kinds and shown the world what Afghanistan really is about. And I also kinda feel leftout that you guys didn't have a meet and greet! Although bucket list is a cliche word but that would've been one of the top things to meet you guys. Still tho, the positive side is wayyy lot more than me not meeting you guys. Thank you.

  • @thekupus1

    @thekupus1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Man, your country is beautiful, and I can't wait to visit it one day. I grew up in a war torn country that managed to rebuild, and I sincerely hope that Afghanistan will soon become free from fear and violence once again. All the best from Bosnia!

  • @mridul7639

    @mridul7639

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wish everyone in the world is free from suffering, there's hope, love, freedom, stability and peace. Love from India

  • @PalkaBali

    @PalkaBali

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love from Bali, Indonesia.

  • @lukekraijenoord2691

    @lukekraijenoord2691

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love from the Netherlands! 🇳🇱

  • @danieloliveira8982

    @danieloliveira8982

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love from Portugal 🇵🇹 man

  • @eduardostraveldiaries18
    @eduardostraveldiaries18 Жыл бұрын

    I was moved by tears on this video. A huge thanks for sharing this. God bless you

  • @mmaryam21
    @mmaryam21Ай бұрын

    I teared up watching this video. Thank you so much for showing us the heart and soul of such a misjudged country. Every single moment was so pure. I hope more people can witness Afghanistan’s beauty, people, and culture in the future.

  • @Jingho
    @Jingho3 жыл бұрын

    We need a gofundme for Noor’s School. We can help!

  • @ProMiDeaz8

    @ProMiDeaz8

    3 жыл бұрын

    Boost

  • @WeCuban

    @WeCuban

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely!

  • @dylanstravel3772

    @dylanstravel3772

    3 жыл бұрын

    Let's do it fam

  • @JonPeacock

    @JonPeacock

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am so down for this

  • @apples95

    @apples95

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes

  • @kendallisabella7680
    @kendallisabella76803 жыл бұрын

    i am not Afghan, but this video made me cry. especially when u play with the children and show respect to everyone. thank you.

  • @mikebober515

    @mikebober515

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bless the guy who was showing them around, such a kind soul

  • @Cyberkatz487

    @Cyberkatz487

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here, just shows we're all human at the end of the day. Evil is everywhere in the world

  • @FamesHD

    @FamesHD

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mikebober515 he gets paid to show them around!! Duhhhhh who else would take time off work to show a foreigner around

  • @shantinaturechild6385

    @shantinaturechild6385

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@wafiullah8253 l manifest freedom and peace for you and your great country and the whole world!

  • @greg-iw7mf

    @greg-iw7mf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Afghan people are amazingly nice but a women like you would not have a great and safe experience there unfortunately.

  • @lighteningbug2656
    @lighteningbug2656 Жыл бұрын

    1st Syria and Now Afghanistan... next I'm watching Iraq. Incredible what you are doing. Absolutely Beautiful!!!

  • @tomwolstencroft
    @tomwolstencroft7 ай бұрын

    These men are amazing bringing light to a country that had a shadow cast on it for so long, humanity is amazing! the kindness of their guide is wholesome and great. God bless. I pray that you all stay safe.