Kyrgyz Prime Minister and head of the AKDN representative in Kyrgyzstan discuss joint projects implementing in the country
Bishkek, June 21 / Kabar /. Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbai Zheenbekov met today with head of the Aga Khan Development Network Representation in Kyrgyzstan Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, the Kyrgyz Government’s press service reports.
Zheenbekov thanked the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) for assistance in solving current socio-economic issues in the country and improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable populations in mountainous regions of the country.
The Prime Minister noted that the Kyrgyz side supports the expansion of the activities of the AKDN in remote areas of Kyrgyzstan, including the improvement of irrigation networks, medical and educational services, access to clean drinking water and other priority directions of development of the regions.
Shamsh Kassim-Lakha said that the Government of Kyrgyzstan has been a partner of the AKDN for 15 years.
He stressed that the main event of the Representation is the construction and opening of the University of Central Asia (UCA) in Naryn city, which will become an educational institution in Central Asia, having recognized all over the world. About $ 90 million were spent for realization of this project.
"In September of this year, our school will open its doors for the first students. I take this opportunity to invite you on 19-20 October this year to participate in the official opening of the University. Without the support of the Kyrgyz Government and local authorities it would be impossible to complete the construction of the university. I hope that this school will create the conditions for quality education," said Kassim-Lakha.
The Prime Minister wished him success in the work of the Representation and expressed hope that the implementing joint projects will continue to contribute to the sustainable development of the Kyrgyz Republic.
http://kabar.kg/eng/society/full/16237
AKDN - Kyrgyztan - Institutional Activities
Irrigation canal rehabilitated in south Kyrgyzstan with UK support
OSH, Kyrgyzstan (TCA) — Michael Tatham, Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia at the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), and Robin Ord-Smith, British Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic, on August 20 visited the Osh province in southern Kyrgyzstan to meet with Ahmadjan Mahammadov, Deputy Governor of Osh Oblast. The delegation also met with international organizations and visited AKF/MSDSP KG project sites in Aravan district, the British Embassy to the Kyrgyz Republic said.
http://www.timesca.com/index.php/news/1 ... uk-support
OSH, Kyrgyzstan (TCA) — Michael Tatham, Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia at the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), and Robin Ord-Smith, British Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic, on August 20 visited the Osh province in southern Kyrgyzstan to meet with Ahmadjan Mahammadov, Deputy Governor of Osh Oblast. The delegation also met with international organizations and visited AKF/MSDSP KG project sites in Aravan district, the British Embassy to the Kyrgyz Republic said.
http://www.timesca.com/index.php/news/1 ... uk-support
MHI granted Order of "Danaker"
Order of "Danaker" It was approved by the Decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic dated 24 November 1999 #300.
Order of "Danaker" is awarded to individuals for outstanding contribution to the strengthening of peace, friendship and cooperation between nations, for a particularly fruitful activity in the inter-ethnic harmony, achievements in science, rapprochement and mutual enrichment of national cultures.
Order of "Danaker" has a shape of a star with forty evenly radiating rays made of gold with a diameter of 42 mm.
On the front side of the Order is a silver lining of 30 mm in diameter in the shape of a perfect circle, on the perimeter of which are 40 hemispheres, combined with the golden rays of the star.
The inside of the silver lining is made in the shape of a circle with the effigy of the Kyrgyz national ornament with blue round elements made by enamel.
In the centre of the silver lining, a blue circle with a diameter of 16 mm is placed, also made by enamel with thin walls of silver in the form of a half-arches symbolising the meridians of the globe.
In the centre of the coloured circle there is an embossed inscription saying "Danaker".
Above and below the inscription, on the vertical axis of the circle is an embossed image of stars made of gold.
This Order is worn on the left side of the chest after the order of "Manas".
http://www.kyrgyzstantravel.info/kyrgyz ... l.html#ex3
Photos of the granting of the award:
http://www.president.kg/kg/okujalar/zha ... syiyladyi/
Google Translate:
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV President Ogata met with President of the Kyrgyz Republic Almazbek Atambayev, who is visiting the country on October 18, Prince Karim Aga Khan met with IVü.
At the beginning of the meeting, the head of the state public services and the implementation of socio-economic projects in Kyrgyzstan for Prince Karim Aga Khan IVgö Ogata presented the Order. Appreciates the work of the Aga Khan Development Network in Kyrgyzstan to strengthen cooperation with the Organization and further stressed the great importance to the President.
The head of the state which is given to individuals who have played a significant role in uniting nations and countries Ogata Prince Karim Aga Khan award IVgö said the award is a great honor. To support and active public Farouq, agriculture, education and health care sectors for socio-economic projects aşırgandıgıӊız say thank you on behalf of all the people of Kyrgyzstan, said the President. Tag as well as the Large and Small Pamir Kyrgyz head of state for the support of Prince Karim Aga Khan, who regularly sent IVgö pleasure.
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV welcomed the presentation of the award and expressed his appreciation for Atambayev. I'm glad I came back to Kyrgyzstan. As to your country every time makes me happy. I am proud of being able to reward your koluӊuzdan state, he said.
According to Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, outlined the changes in the whole region, and not only is it important for the country. According to him, the global issues which are different from the plurality of being successfully developed.
Which contribute to the implementation of reforms, and create an environment that will facilitate the development of the state, I say thank you for alganıӊız, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.
At a meeting with President Prince Karim Aga Khan IV issues of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the Aga Khan's organization, and discussed prospects of further cooperation.
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President Almazbek Atambayev awards Prince Karim Aga Khan IV the Danaker Order
Bishkek, October 18 / Kabar /. Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev met with visiting Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the Kyrgyz President's press office reports.
At the beginning of the meeting President Atambayev awarded Prince Karim Aga Khan IV the Danaker Order for public activities and the implementation of socio-economic projects in Kyrgyzstan. The President stressed that Kyrgyzstan appreciates the work of the Aga Khan Development Network and attaches great importance to further strengthening of cooperation with the Organization.
"Thank you for your support and social activities for the implementation of important socio-economic projects in Kyrgyzstan in agriculture, education and health care. I express gratitude on behalf of all the people of Kyrgyzstan," Almazbek Atambayev said. The President also expressed his gratitude to Prince Karim Aga Khan IV for the assistance of constant support of ethnic Kyrgyz in Pamir of Afghanistan.
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, from his part, thanked President Almazbek Atambayev for the warm reception and presenting high state awards. "I am happy to return to Kyrgyzstan, every time I come to this country, I feel very happy. I am very proud to have received this state award from your hands," he said.
During the meeting, President Almazbek Atambayev and Prince Karim Aga Khan IV discussed the issues of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the Aga Khan, as well as prospects for further cooperation.
http://kabar.kg/eng/politics/full/17246
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Related link:
H.H. The Aga Khan visit to Kyrgyzstan 2016-10-17 October 201
http://www.ismaili.net/html/modules.php ... pic&t=8946
Order of "Danaker" It was approved by the Decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic dated 24 November 1999 #300.
Order of "Danaker" is awarded to individuals for outstanding contribution to the strengthening of peace, friendship and cooperation between nations, for a particularly fruitful activity in the inter-ethnic harmony, achievements in science, rapprochement and mutual enrichment of national cultures.
Order of "Danaker" has a shape of a star with forty evenly radiating rays made of gold with a diameter of 42 mm.
On the front side of the Order is a silver lining of 30 mm in diameter in the shape of a perfect circle, on the perimeter of which are 40 hemispheres, combined with the golden rays of the star.
The inside of the silver lining is made in the shape of a circle with the effigy of the Kyrgyz national ornament with blue round elements made by enamel.
In the centre of the silver lining, a blue circle with a diameter of 16 mm is placed, also made by enamel with thin walls of silver in the form of a half-arches symbolising the meridians of the globe.
In the centre of the coloured circle there is an embossed inscription saying "Danaker".
Above and below the inscription, on the vertical axis of the circle is an embossed image of stars made of gold.
This Order is worn on the left side of the chest after the order of "Manas".
http://www.kyrgyzstantravel.info/kyrgyz ... l.html#ex3
Photos of the granting of the award:
http://www.president.kg/kg/okujalar/zha ... syiyladyi/
Google Translate:
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV President Ogata met with President of the Kyrgyz Republic Almazbek Atambayev, who is visiting the country on October 18, Prince Karim Aga Khan met with IVü.
At the beginning of the meeting, the head of the state public services and the implementation of socio-economic projects in Kyrgyzstan for Prince Karim Aga Khan IVgö Ogata presented the Order. Appreciates the work of the Aga Khan Development Network in Kyrgyzstan to strengthen cooperation with the Organization and further stressed the great importance to the President.
The head of the state which is given to individuals who have played a significant role in uniting nations and countries Ogata Prince Karim Aga Khan award IVgö said the award is a great honor. To support and active public Farouq, agriculture, education and health care sectors for socio-economic projects aşırgandıgıӊız say thank you on behalf of all the people of Kyrgyzstan, said the President. Tag as well as the Large and Small Pamir Kyrgyz head of state for the support of Prince Karim Aga Khan, who regularly sent IVgö pleasure.
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV welcomed the presentation of the award and expressed his appreciation for Atambayev. I'm glad I came back to Kyrgyzstan. As to your country every time makes me happy. I am proud of being able to reward your koluӊuzdan state, he said.
According to Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, outlined the changes in the whole region, and not only is it important for the country. According to him, the global issues which are different from the plurality of being successfully developed.
Which contribute to the implementation of reforms, and create an environment that will facilitate the development of the state, I say thank you for alganıӊız, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.
At a meeting with President Prince Karim Aga Khan IV issues of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the Aga Khan's organization, and discussed prospects of further cooperation.
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President Almazbek Atambayev awards Prince Karim Aga Khan IV the Danaker Order
Bishkek, October 18 / Kabar /. Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev met with visiting Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the Kyrgyz President's press office reports.
At the beginning of the meeting President Atambayev awarded Prince Karim Aga Khan IV the Danaker Order for public activities and the implementation of socio-economic projects in Kyrgyzstan. The President stressed that Kyrgyzstan appreciates the work of the Aga Khan Development Network and attaches great importance to further strengthening of cooperation with the Organization.
"Thank you for your support and social activities for the implementation of important socio-economic projects in Kyrgyzstan in agriculture, education and health care. I express gratitude on behalf of all the people of Kyrgyzstan," Almazbek Atambayev said. The President also expressed his gratitude to Prince Karim Aga Khan IV for the assistance of constant support of ethnic Kyrgyz in Pamir of Afghanistan.
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, from his part, thanked President Almazbek Atambayev for the warm reception and presenting high state awards. "I am happy to return to Kyrgyzstan, every time I come to this country, I feel very happy. I am very proud to have received this state award from your hands," he said.
During the meeting, President Almazbek Atambayev and Prince Karim Aga Khan IV discussed the issues of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the Aga Khan, as well as prospects for further cooperation.
http://kabar.kg/eng/politics/full/17246
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Related link:
H.H. The Aga Khan visit to Kyrgyzstan 2016-10-17 October 201
http://www.ismaili.net/html/modules.php ... pic&t=8946
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Speaker Tursunbekov, Prince Aga Khan IV discuss bilateral ties
Bishkek (AKIpress) - Parliament Speaker Chynybai Tursunbekov on October 18 met with Prince Aga Khan IV to discuss expansion of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the Aga Khan Development Network and further joint projects in Kyrgyzstan...
http://akipress.com/news:583865
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Inauguration of Seitaaly Jakypov Park in Naryn
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Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic, 19 October 2016 - As part of AKDN’s broader commitment to the Naryn area, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture rehabilitated the Seitaaly Jakypov Park, creating space for leisure, play and exercise. On 19 October 2016, Naryn Governor Amanbay Kayipov joined Kyrgyz Prime Minister Sooronbay Jeenbekov and His Highness the Aga Khan to officially open the rehabilitate park.
Photos at:
http://www.akdn.org/gallery/inauguratio ... park-naryn
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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ASIA (UCA)
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Related Information
Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic, 19 October 2016 - As part of AKDN’s broader commitment to the Naryn area, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture rehabilitated the Seitaaly Jakypov Park, creating space for leisure, play and exercise. On 19 October 2016, Naryn Governor Amanbay Kayipov joined Kyrgyz Prime Minister Sooronbay Jeenbekov and His Highness the Aga Khan to officially open the rehabilitate park.
Photos at:
http://www.akdn.org/gallery/inauguratio ... park-naryn
Related thread:
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ASIA (UCA)
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Kyrgyz Republic bestows its highest foreign honour upon Mawlana Hazar Imam
TheIsmaili.org
20 October 2016
Bishkek, 18 October 2016 — His Excellency Almazbek Atambayev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic decorated Mawlana Hazar Imam with the Order of Danaker, the highest recognition that the Kyrgyz nation can bestow upon a foreign citizen.
The award recognises contributions toward the strengthening of peace, friendship and cooperation between peoples, and towards preserving inter-ethnic harmony and the mutual enrichment of national cultures.
“The Danaker is a mark of honour awarded to individuals who unite people, nations and countries,” said President Atambayev at the presentation ceremony. “On behalf of the people of Kyrgyzstan, and in my personal capacity, I would like to express sincere gratitude for the contributions and support Your Highness has been providing through AKDN in a variety of sectors including education, healthcare, agriculture and others.”
The Aga Khan Development Network has been active in the Kyrgyz Republic for more than 15 years, in areas ranging from education and health to microfinance and cultural development. Together with the presidents of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic, Mawlana Hazar Imam established the University of Central Asia in 2000, and is in Kyrgyzstan for the inauguration of its residential campus at Naryn.
“I would like to thank your Excellency for receiving me so graciously and for conferring this honour upon me,” said Mawlana Hazar Imam after receiving the award. “I look forward to many years of partnership and achieving development goals for the people of Kyrgyzstan. This is a country which is marking global thinking on pluralism, and successful pluralism is one of the most immediate global issues today.”
During the day Mawlana Hazar Imam met with the Speaker of Parliament, Chynybai Tursunbekov and the Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, His Excellency Sooronbay Jeenbekov. In the evening, President and Madame Atambayeva hosted a dinner for Hazar Imam and members of his family.
https://www.theismaili.org/news-events/ ... hazar-imam
TheIsmaili.org
20 October 2016
Bishkek, 18 October 2016 — His Excellency Almazbek Atambayev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic decorated Mawlana Hazar Imam with the Order of Danaker, the highest recognition that the Kyrgyz nation can bestow upon a foreign citizen.
The award recognises contributions toward the strengthening of peace, friendship and cooperation between peoples, and towards preserving inter-ethnic harmony and the mutual enrichment of national cultures.
“The Danaker is a mark of honour awarded to individuals who unite people, nations and countries,” said President Atambayev at the presentation ceremony. “On behalf of the people of Kyrgyzstan, and in my personal capacity, I would like to express sincere gratitude for the contributions and support Your Highness has been providing through AKDN in a variety of sectors including education, healthcare, agriculture and others.”
The Aga Khan Development Network has been active in the Kyrgyz Republic for more than 15 years, in areas ranging from education and health to microfinance and cultural development. Together with the presidents of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic, Mawlana Hazar Imam established the University of Central Asia in 2000, and is in Kyrgyzstan for the inauguration of its residential campus at Naryn.
“I would like to thank your Excellency for receiving me so graciously and for conferring this honour upon me,” said Mawlana Hazar Imam after receiving the award. “I look forward to many years of partnership and achieving development goals for the people of Kyrgyzstan. This is a country which is marking global thinking on pluralism, and successful pluralism is one of the most immediate global issues today.”
During the day Mawlana Hazar Imam met with the Speaker of Parliament, Chynybai Tursunbekov and the Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, His Excellency Sooronbay Jeenbekov. In the evening, President and Madame Atambayeva hosted a dinner for Hazar Imam and members of his family.
https://www.theismaili.org/news-events/ ... hazar-imam
Partnering in development - Kyrgyz Republic
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AKDN supports the establishment of institutions and programmes that help develop an economically dynamic, politically stable and intellectually and culturally vibrant Kyrgyz Republic.
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http://www.akdn.org/publication/partner ... z-republic
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AKDN supports the establishment of institutions and programmes that help develop an economically dynamic, politically stable and intellectually and culturally vibrant Kyrgyz Republic.
Download at:
http://www.akdn.org/publication/partner ... z-republic
WFP Kyrgyz Republic Country Brief, November 2016
from World Food Programme
•WFP and the Mountain Societies Development Support Programme of Aga Khan Foundation agreed to strengthen an ongoing field-level cooperation and establish a legal framework for future joint projects.
•On 04 November 2016, WFP and the Mountain Societies Development Support Programme of Aga Khan Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen an ongoing field-level cooperation and establish a legal framework for future projects in the area of food security and nutrition, poverty reduction, rural development, disaster risk resilience, and climate change adaptation.
http://reliefweb.int/report/kyrgyzstan/ ... ember-2016
from World Food Programme
•WFP and the Mountain Societies Development Support Programme of Aga Khan Foundation agreed to strengthen an ongoing field-level cooperation and establish a legal framework for future joint projects.
•On 04 November 2016, WFP and the Mountain Societies Development Support Programme of Aga Khan Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen an ongoing field-level cooperation and establish a legal framework for future projects in the area of food security and nutrition, poverty reduction, rural development, disaster risk resilience, and climate change adaptation.
http://reliefweb.int/report/kyrgyzstan/ ... ember-2016
Switzerland and Aga Khan Foundation support earthquake-affected people in Kyrgyzstan
BISHKEK (TCA) — The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, the Aga Khan Foundation and Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation in Kyrgyzstan have joined forces to support the most vulnerable households in Chon Alai district of Osh oblast in south Kyrgyzstan affected by the earthquakes of May 2017, the Embassy of Switzerland in the Kyrgyz Republic said on June 28.
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https://www.timesca.com/index.php/news/ ... kyrgyzstan
BISHKEK (TCA) — The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, the Aga Khan Foundation and Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation in Kyrgyzstan have joined forces to support the most vulnerable households in Chon Alai district of Osh oblast in south Kyrgyzstan affected by the earthquakes of May 2017, the Embassy of Switzerland in the Kyrgyz Republic said on June 28.
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https://www.timesca.com/index.php/news/ ... kyrgyzstan
New bridge opened in Kara-Kulja district providing access to 90,000 ha pasture
AKIPRESS.COM - On April 26, residents of Kara-Kulja district marked the opening of the Kok-Jar-Sai bridge in 1-May village which provides access to one of the largest pastures in Osh region – spanning over 90,000 hectares of pasture and benefiting 8,000 people. This grazing area had been inaccessible until now as the previous bridge was destroyed by heavy rains and mudflows. This new passage facilitates access to this pasture which is an important source of local livelihoods.
To mark this occasion various local authorities and guests were present, including Asylbek Jeenbekov, Member of the Parliament; Taalaibek Sarybashov, governor of Osh region; Robin Ord-Smith, British Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan; Altaaf Hasham, Program Management and Liaison Officer, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) Representation in Kyrgyzstan; and Jalaluddin Shah, Chief Executive Officer, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), Kyrgyzstan.
The bridge was constructed by the Mountain Societies Development Support Program, an initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation, as part of a broader project funded by the government of the United Kingdom. The local government of Kara-Kulja rural municipality and local pasture committee also contributed to the project by providing in-kind and financial support.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Asylbek Jeenbekov noted: “I am delighted that this project was completed through a partnership between the surrounding communities, the local government alongside reliable development partners such as the British government and the Aga Khan Development Network. I am confident that access to this pasture will have a meaningful and positive impact on the local communities.”
http://akipress.com/news:576284/
AKIPRESS.COM - On April 26, residents of Kara-Kulja district marked the opening of the Kok-Jar-Sai bridge in 1-May village which provides access to one of the largest pastures in Osh region – spanning over 90,000 hectares of pasture and benefiting 8,000 people. This grazing area had been inaccessible until now as the previous bridge was destroyed by heavy rains and mudflows. This new passage facilitates access to this pasture which is an important source of local livelihoods.
To mark this occasion various local authorities and guests were present, including Asylbek Jeenbekov, Member of the Parliament; Taalaibek Sarybashov, governor of Osh region; Robin Ord-Smith, British Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan; Altaaf Hasham, Program Management and Liaison Officer, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) Representation in Kyrgyzstan; and Jalaluddin Shah, Chief Executive Officer, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), Kyrgyzstan.
The bridge was constructed by the Mountain Societies Development Support Program, an initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation, as part of a broader project funded by the government of the United Kingdom. The local government of Kara-Kulja rural municipality and local pasture committee also contributed to the project by providing in-kind and financial support.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Asylbek Jeenbekov noted: “I am delighted that this project was completed through a partnership between the surrounding communities, the local government alongside reliable development partners such as the British government and the Aga Khan Development Network. I am confident that access to this pasture will have a meaningful and positive impact on the local communities.”
http://akipress.com/news:576284/
People in Central Asia can benefit by example that Kyrgyzstan set, Shamsh Kassim-Lakha
Mr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network in the Kyrgyz Republic, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of University of Central Asia told Kabar Agency about the activities of the AKDN in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia, University of Central Asia, plans for future and shared his impressions about Kyrgyzstan.
Interview:
http://kabar.kg/eng/news/interview-peop ... sim-lakha/
Mr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network in the Kyrgyz Republic, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of University of Central Asia told Kabar Agency about the activities of the AKDN in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia, University of Central Asia, plans for future and shared his impressions about Kyrgyzstan.
Interview:
http://kabar.kg/eng/news/interview-peop ... sim-lakha/
Kyrgyz president meets with the Aga Khan in Belgium to discuss cooperation
Kyrgyz President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbai Jeenbekov met with Prince Karim Aga Khan in tete-a-tete format in Brussels on April 11 on the sidelines of his working visit to the institutions of the European Union, Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Belgium Asein Isayev told reporters on Thursday, according to AKIpress.
Kyrgyz leader reportedly expressed gratitude for the effective implementation by the Aga Khan Foundation of projects in the spheres of education, health, agriculture, small and medium business, and the banking sector of Kyrgyzstan.
He also noted the successful functioning of the first campus of the University of Central Asia in Naryn and the Aga Khan School in Osh, which has been providing quality education for 15 years.
He expressed hope that the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) would take an active part in the implementation of joint projects and programs in Kyrgyzstan.
Prince Karim Aga Khan noted that he is grateful to the authorities of Kyrgyzstan for their support and encouragement in the implementation of the foundation’s projects. He stressed the readiness to increase cooperation, noting that all the projects started would be continued.
His Highness the Aga Khan, the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is the 49th hereditary Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. For His Highness the Aga Khan, one manifestation of his hereditary responsibilities has been a deep engagement with development for almost 60 years.
Since 2002, AKDN has been supporting the establishment of institutions and programs that help develop an economically dynamic, politically stable and intellectually and culturally vibrant Kyrgyz Republic. These include the main campus of the University of Central Asia in Naryn; the Osh School; the First MicroFinance Company, the Kyrgyz Investment Credit Bank, various initiatives supporting 310,000 people in the Osh and Naryn oblasts; and activities of the Aga Khan Music Initiative to support broad-based music and arts education.
http://news.tj/en/news/centralasia/2018 ... ooperation
Kyrgyz President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbai Jeenbekov met with Prince Karim Aga Khan in tete-a-tete format in Brussels on April 11 on the sidelines of his working visit to the institutions of the European Union, Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Belgium Asein Isayev told reporters on Thursday, according to AKIpress.
Kyrgyz leader reportedly expressed gratitude for the effective implementation by the Aga Khan Foundation of projects in the spheres of education, health, agriculture, small and medium business, and the banking sector of Kyrgyzstan.
He also noted the successful functioning of the first campus of the University of Central Asia in Naryn and the Aga Khan School in Osh, which has been providing quality education for 15 years.
He expressed hope that the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) would take an active part in the implementation of joint projects and programs in Kyrgyzstan.
Prince Karim Aga Khan noted that he is grateful to the authorities of Kyrgyzstan for their support and encouragement in the implementation of the foundation’s projects. He stressed the readiness to increase cooperation, noting that all the projects started would be continued.
His Highness the Aga Khan, the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is the 49th hereditary Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. For His Highness the Aga Khan, one manifestation of his hereditary responsibilities has been a deep engagement with development for almost 60 years.
Since 2002, AKDN has been supporting the establishment of institutions and programs that help develop an economically dynamic, politically stable and intellectually and culturally vibrant Kyrgyz Republic. These include the main campus of the University of Central Asia in Naryn; the Osh School; the First MicroFinance Company, the Kyrgyz Investment Credit Bank, various initiatives supporting 310,000 people in the Osh and Naryn oblasts; and activities of the Aga Khan Music Initiative to support broad-based music and arts education.
http://news.tj/en/news/centralasia/2018 ... ooperation
World Mountain Forum 2018
Mountains in a Changing World
Strengthening Partnerships and Pathways towards a Thriving Mountain Future
AKF and UCA partners in the initiative..
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http://ucentralasia.org/Content/Downloa ... nt_ENG.pdf
Mountains in a Changing World
Strengthening Partnerships and Pathways towards a Thriving Mountain Future
AKF and UCA partners in the initiative..
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http://ucentralasia.org/Content/Downloa ... nt_ENG.pdf
Naryn municipality, AKDN to collaborate on town development
AKIPRESS.COM - In support of the objectives outlined by President Sooronbai Jeenbekov in the Declaration of 2018 as the Year of the Development of the Regions, the Naryn mayor's office and Aga Khan Development Network agreed to cooperate on the master plan for the development of Naryn town, the AKDN said.
This was formally announced during the VI International Naryn Investment Forum organised earlier today by the Naryn mayor's office. Following the pronouncement, the Naryn mayor's office and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, an AKDN agency, formally exchanged copies of a Memorandum of Cooperation.
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AKIPRESS.COM - In support of the objectives outlined by President Sooronbai Jeenbekov in the Declaration of 2018 as the Year of the Development of the Regions, the Naryn mayor's office and Aga Khan Development Network agreed to cooperate on the master plan for the development of Naryn town, the AKDN said.
This was formally announced during the VI International Naryn Investment Forum organised earlier today by the Naryn mayor's office. Following the pronouncement, the Naryn mayor's office and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, an AKDN agency, formally exchanged copies of a Memorandum of Cooperation.
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Kyrgyzstan Hosts International Youth Mountain Forum 2018
Youth from 14 mountain countries participated in a ‘Call to Action’ for policy makers to promote youth and child-sensitive climate action.
The University of Central Asia (UCA) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in the Kyrgyz Republic conducted a Youth Mountain Forum (YMF 2018) at the National Museum of Fine Arts on October 22nd. The Youth Forum was organised as an important part of the World Mountain Forum (WMF) that takes place on October 23-26 2018.
Nineteen young participants from different mountain regions including Central Asia as well as Latin America, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Europe attended the Forum to contribute substantively to discussions of sustainable mountain development and environmental protection. As a result of the Forum, the participants developed and presented a ‘Call to Action’ to inform policy makers about youth perspectives on climate action, importance of youth engagement in development initiatives, and to promote child-centered climate change adaptation and mitigation.
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Youth from 14 mountain countries participated in a ‘Call to Action’ for policy makers to promote youth and child-sensitive climate action.
The University of Central Asia (UCA) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in the Kyrgyz Republic conducted a Youth Mountain Forum (YMF 2018) at the National Museum of Fine Arts on October 22nd. The Youth Forum was organised as an important part of the World Mountain Forum (WMF) that takes place on October 23-26 2018.
Nineteen young participants from different mountain regions including Central Asia as well as Latin America, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Europe attended the Forum to contribute substantively to discussions of sustainable mountain development and environmental protection. As a result of the Forum, the participants developed and presented a ‘Call to Action’ to inform policy makers about youth perspectives on climate action, importance of youth engagement in development initiatives, and to promote child-centered climate change adaptation and mitigation.
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World Mountain Forum 2018
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Almost one billion people live in mountain areas, accounting for 13% of the world’s population. Mountainous regions are particularly sensitive to the effects of global and climate change, jeopardising many of the critical goods and services they provide – an area that covers 22 percent of the world’s land surface, and provides 60 to 80 percent of the Earth’s fresh water.
The University of Central Asia (UCA) and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic co-organised the fourth World Mountain Forum (WMF 2018), with support from the Government of Switzerland and the Aga Khan Foundation United Kingdom, from October 23-26 2018 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. It brought together 300 participants from the global community across complementary sectors and different types of agencies including community members, civil society, academic, and government institutions, to share experiences and best practices, and develop integrated solutions to existing challenges of sustainable development in mountain regions.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btNgN6zFZu4
Almost one billion people live in mountain areas, accounting for 13% of the world’s population. Mountainous regions are particularly sensitive to the effects of global and climate change, jeopardising many of the critical goods and services they provide – an area that covers 22 percent of the world’s land surface, and provides 60 to 80 percent of the Earth’s fresh water.
The University of Central Asia (UCA) and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic co-organised the fourth World Mountain Forum (WMF 2018), with support from the Government of Switzerland and the Aga Khan Foundation United Kingdom, from October 23-26 2018 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. It brought together 300 participants from the global community across complementary sectors and different types of agencies including community members, civil society, academic, and government institutions, to share experiences and best practices, and develop integrated solutions to existing challenges of sustainable development in mountain regions.
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New investment opportunities announced for small and medium business in south of Kyrgyzstan
AKIPRESS.COM - Accelerate Prosperity, a new global initiative of the Aga Khan Development Network in Central and South Asia, has announced a new round of investments for promising small and medium enterprises located in Osh city and in Aravan distrtict (Osh region). The investments have a value between $10,000 and $50,000 per a project and will be accompanied by an eight-week business acceleration program to attract additional investment and speed up growth.
The investments will be awarded through a competitive process. Applicants have until March, 5/2019 to submit their proposal. The investment committee will however evaluate and analyze the business projects, without waiting for the completion of the deadline for receiving applications.
The main criteria for investments selection are that the applicants have at least one year of business experience, a confirmed annual income of an at least of 100,000 soms, a demonstrable growth potential, and be active in one of the following sector: textiles, manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, information technology, and education. Priority will be given to enterprises where customers, suppliers, and/or employees are (or will be) youth under the age of 29 years old. Priority will also be given to women-led enterprises.
Accelerate Prosperity in Kyrgyzstan is co-financed by USAID under the Demilgeluu Jashtar project. This five year, $5 million project is designed to develop entrepreneurship among youth.
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AKIPRESS.COM - Accelerate Prosperity, a new global initiative of the Aga Khan Development Network in Central and South Asia, has announced a new round of investments for promising small and medium enterprises located in Osh city and in Aravan distrtict (Osh region). The investments have a value between $10,000 and $50,000 per a project and will be accompanied by an eight-week business acceleration program to attract additional investment and speed up growth.
The investments will be awarded through a competitive process. Applicants have until March, 5/2019 to submit their proposal. The investment committee will however evaluate and analyze the business projects, without waiting for the completion of the deadline for receiving applications.
The main criteria for investments selection are that the applicants have at least one year of business experience, a confirmed annual income of an at least of 100,000 soms, a demonstrable growth potential, and be active in one of the following sector: textiles, manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, information technology, and education. Priority will be given to enterprises where customers, suppliers, and/or employees are (or will be) youth under the age of 29 years old. Priority will also be given to women-led enterprises.
Accelerate Prosperity in Kyrgyzstan is co-financed by USAID under the Demilgeluu Jashtar project. This five year, $5 million project is designed to develop entrepreneurship among youth.
https://akipress.com/news:616210/
Elementary school students present self-written book in Bishkek
AKIPRESS.COM - Baitik elementary school kids today presented a book they wrote, which will be available for use in the National Library for Children and Youth in Bishkek. Teachers, parents, representatives of the library and the Ministry of Education and Science participated in the event.
The book titled "Baitik Kids" is a collection of stories and short poems that were gathered among kids who live in Baitik village of Chui oblast. The poems and stories are about friendship, motherland, tolerance, nature and animals. The publication and professional illustrations were made possible by the Aga Khan Foundation Kyrgyz Republic and were funded by the Aga Khan Academy within the framework of the Family Reading Programme.
“We are delighted to promote our flagship Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme through the implementation of such initiatives. I can not stress this enough, but when kids get to see the pieces they have written themselves published – poems, essays and short stories – they become eager to achieve even bigger results, and they read even more,” Burulai Aitikulova, Senior Education Advisor with the Aga Khan Foundation, said. She noted that by the time the programme finished their book contest among Baitik children aged seven to ten years, they had collected 20 of their best works written in different genres.
The Aga Khan Foundation has published more than 55 Kyrgyz language children's illustrated books since 2006, which are used by more than 2,200 schools in the country.
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AKIPRESS.COM - Baitik elementary school kids today presented a book they wrote, which will be available for use in the National Library for Children and Youth in Bishkek. Teachers, parents, representatives of the library and the Ministry of Education and Science participated in the event.
The book titled "Baitik Kids" is a collection of stories and short poems that were gathered among kids who live in Baitik village of Chui oblast. The poems and stories are about friendship, motherland, tolerance, nature and animals. The publication and professional illustrations were made possible by the Aga Khan Foundation Kyrgyz Republic and were funded by the Aga Khan Academy within the framework of the Family Reading Programme.
“We are delighted to promote our flagship Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme through the implementation of such initiatives. I can not stress this enough, but when kids get to see the pieces they have written themselves published – poems, essays and short stories – they become eager to achieve even bigger results, and they read even more,” Burulai Aitikulova, Senior Education Advisor with the Aga Khan Foundation, said. She noted that by the time the programme finished their book contest among Baitik children aged seven to ten years, they had collected 20 of their best works written in different genres.
The Aga Khan Foundation has published more than 55 Kyrgyz language children's illustrated books since 2006, which are used by more than 2,200 schools in the country.
https://akipress.com/news:616277
Aga Khan Development Network in Kyrgyzstan
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For over 15 years the Aga Khan Development Network has supported the establishment of institutions and programmes to improve the quality of life of peoples in the Kyrgyz Republic.
The University of Central Asia (UCA) is world class centre for knowledge and learning, connecting isolated rural communities with the global community and building the human capital needed for modern economies and stable governance. UCA brings with it the broader commitment and partnership of the AKDN.
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For over 15 years the Aga Khan Development Network has supported the establishment of institutions and programmes to improve the quality of life of peoples in the Kyrgyz Republic.
The University of Central Asia (UCA) is world class centre for knowledge and learning, connecting isolated rural communities with the global community and building the human capital needed for modern economies and stable governance. UCA brings with it the broader commitment and partnership of the AKDN.
Medina Makenova: Reading for children in Kyrgyzstan
In 2013, we produced this short video about the Reading for Children Programme in Kyrgyzstan, whose aim is to help pre-school age children grow into more confident and accomplished learners. Recently we caught up with Medina Makenova and her family from Achakaiyndy Village, Naryn Oblast (the least accessible part of Kyrgyzstan separated from the rest of the country by high mountain ranges), whose story was featured in this video. A young kindergartener then, Medina is now a high-achieving 12-year old student whose favorite activities include reading to her baby brother, Nurdan; running the “book hospital” at school that ensures that classmates repair and treat their books with respect; studying foreign languages; and thinking of becoming a doctor one day in order to provide care for others. When asked about his daughter’s evolution these last six years, Medina’s father made a clear connection between the early reading programme and her learning achievements to date. He added: “There are benefits of parents reading to their children beyond the child's performance, too. It's one of the most pleasurable activities that you do with your child – there's physical closeness... and it's probably the most unhurried time that children have with their parents and it is focused on them.”
Below are the interviews with Medina and her father to see how things have progressed over the last six years.
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https://www.akdn.org/our-stories/medina ... kyrgyzstan
In 2013, we produced this short video about the Reading for Children Programme in Kyrgyzstan, whose aim is to help pre-school age children grow into more confident and accomplished learners. Recently we caught up with Medina Makenova and her family from Achakaiyndy Village, Naryn Oblast (the least accessible part of Kyrgyzstan separated from the rest of the country by high mountain ranges), whose story was featured in this video. A young kindergartener then, Medina is now a high-achieving 12-year old student whose favorite activities include reading to her baby brother, Nurdan; running the “book hospital” at school that ensures that classmates repair and treat their books with respect; studying foreign languages; and thinking of becoming a doctor one day in order to provide care for others. When asked about his daughter’s evolution these last six years, Medina’s father made a clear connection between the early reading programme and her learning achievements to date. He added: “There are benefits of parents reading to their children beyond the child's performance, too. It's one of the most pleasurable activities that you do with your child – there's physical closeness... and it's probably the most unhurried time that children have with their parents and it is focused on them.”
Below are the interviews with Medina and her father to see how things have progressed over the last six years.
Photos and more...
https://www.akdn.org/our-stories/medina ... kyrgyzstan
BBC World Challenge Jailoo AKF ECD
When AKF learned that many rural Kyrgyz children were missing out on kindergarten during the annual migration to the high pastures, for four to five months a year, it started a programme to bring early childhood education to the mountains.
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When AKF learned that many rural Kyrgyz children were missing out on kindergarten during the annual migration to the high pastures, for four to five months a year, it started a programme to bring early childhood education to the mountains.
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https://mfa.gov.kg/en/Main-menu/Press-s ... a-aga-hana
Promising areas of interaction between Kyrgyzstan and the Aga Khan Development Network were discussed.
oday, on July 2, 2019, in Bishkek, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Chingiz Aidarbekov, met with the Head of the Aga Khan Development Network Office in the Kyrgyz Republic (AKDN) Shamshma Kassim-Lakha.
The parties discussed issues of cooperation and promising areas of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the AKDN, in particular in the socio-economic sphere, in the fields of education, health care, and the development of small and medium-sized businesses.
It is noted that the ongoing programs of the AKDN in the Kyrgyz Republic, aimed at supporting the development of mountain regions, promote the implementation of the Decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic S. Zheenbekov on announcing 2019 the Year of Regional Development and Digitalization.
Minister C. Aidarbekov expressed the hope that AKDN projects and programs will further contribute to the sustainable development of the Kyrgyz Republic.
https://mfa.gov.kg/en/Main-menu/Press-s ... a-aga-hana
Promising areas of interaction between Kyrgyzstan and the Aga Khan Development Network were discussed.
oday, on July 2, 2019, in Bishkek, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Chingiz Aidarbekov, met with the Head of the Aga Khan Development Network Office in the Kyrgyz Republic (AKDN) Shamshma Kassim-Lakha.
The parties discussed issues of cooperation and promising areas of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the AKDN, in particular in the socio-economic sphere, in the fields of education, health care, and the development of small and medium-sized businesses.
It is noted that the ongoing programs of the AKDN in the Kyrgyz Republic, aimed at supporting the development of mountain regions, promote the implementation of the Decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic S. Zheenbekov on announcing 2019 the Year of Regional Development and Digitalization.
Minister C. Aidarbekov expressed the hope that AKDN projects and programs will further contribute to the sustainable development of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Video Quote: MHI on AKDN Initiatives in Central Asia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IevpnzPtLfQ
Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Plenary Session of the Bishkek Global Mountain Summit, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, 31 October 2002. Read full speech:
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Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Plenary Session of the Bishkek Global Mountain Summit, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, 31 October 2002. Read full speech:
Video Quote: MHI on Knowledge and Research Skills for Mountain Societies
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rTQkZTtjGk
Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Plenary Session of the Bishkek Global Mountain Summit, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, 31 October 2002.
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Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Plenary Session of the Bishkek Global Mountain Summit, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, 31 October 2002.
Baisal: Going from unemployment to dream job
Growing up in Jalal-Abad, the Kyrgyz Republic, Baisal spent his childhood with school friends and helping his mother care for his two younger siblings. His favorite memories, however, featured admiring his mother’s paintings that seemingly came to life in their living room.
Baisal was always drawn to the arts, but there were few opportunities for him to make a life as an artist in Jalal-Abad, a region dependent on agriculture. Any jobs were scarce, let alone ones aligned with one’s passion. In the Kyrgyz Republic, one in six people have migrated abroad for better opportunities.
Graduating into a hard reality
As a teenager, Baisal recognised this harsh reality. His single mother had a small salary from working at the local theatre, and struggled to provide for her three children. As the eldest child, Baisal enrolled in a technical college for programming with one goal in mind: to help his family become self-sufficient.
Yet even with a programming degree, Baisal was unable to find a position where he could apply his skills after graduation. Baisal says that “somehow, even with my two years studying programming, I did not have the skills that employers were looking for. It was really hard for me to find a job with no previous work experience and with no advanced degree.”
Baisal’s experience is not unique. More than one in five youths in the Kyrgyz Republic are jobless, according to experts’ estimates. Some disillusioned young people leave behind the dreams they once had. Tens of thousands of young people like Baisal have few options for supporting themselves. The Aga Khan Foundation is working to change that picture.
A new opportunity
Baisal found an alternative when he heard about an artistic apprenticeship programme offered in Jalal-Abad through the USAID-funded Demilgeluu Jashtar (Youth Initiative), managed primarily by the Aga Khan Foundation’s Mountain Societies Development Support Programme. This programme aims to help Kyrgyzstan’s workforce, particularly youth, fulfill their potential by equipping them with highly sought-after job skills.
In a three-month design course, Baisal gained graphic design skills from experts. Through his hard work, he quickly learned the intricacies of painting and drawing and the fundamentals of graphic design.
The training programme was, he says, “really eye-opening for me, because I did not know that there was a field where I could find a good job that used my love of art as well as my technical programming skills.”
Combining skills with passion
Now, at 19, Baisal has a leg up thanks to the training, and is working as a graphic designer. His new job is a perfect match for him: it combines his passion for art with his skills as a programmer. Whenever his fellow graphic designers or colleagues have problems with coding or their IT systems, they come to Baisal for help.
Baisal’s mother says that she is “incredibly proud of what my son has accomplished. I talk to him every day and see that he is so happy and fulfilled in this new job. I think it is so amazing that he has been able to find an opportunity that allows him to make a good living and support his little siblings with their schooling—and is something that he loves to do as well!”
Dreams for a bright future
Baisal’s success has fuelled his bigger dreams for the future. He continues to study programming and graphic design independently, keeping up to date with new developments in the field. He hopes to save money and eventually apply to universities and get his Bachelor’s degree in programming, to further advance his skills and potential.
By 2021, at least 900 more youth are expected to benefit from similar vocational training programmes. Tens of thousands of others will benefit from new high school courses on International Computer Driving License (ICDL), a computer literacy certification programme, alongside seed capital for youth-led startups, innovation centers for business growth, and newly-created life skills centers.
https://www.akdn.org/our-stories/baisal ... -dream-job
Growing up in Jalal-Abad, the Kyrgyz Republic, Baisal spent his childhood with school friends and helping his mother care for his two younger siblings. His favorite memories, however, featured admiring his mother’s paintings that seemingly came to life in their living room.
Baisal was always drawn to the arts, but there were few opportunities for him to make a life as an artist in Jalal-Abad, a region dependent on agriculture. Any jobs were scarce, let alone ones aligned with one’s passion. In the Kyrgyz Republic, one in six people have migrated abroad for better opportunities.
Graduating into a hard reality
As a teenager, Baisal recognised this harsh reality. His single mother had a small salary from working at the local theatre, and struggled to provide for her three children. As the eldest child, Baisal enrolled in a technical college for programming with one goal in mind: to help his family become self-sufficient.
Yet even with a programming degree, Baisal was unable to find a position where he could apply his skills after graduation. Baisal says that “somehow, even with my two years studying programming, I did not have the skills that employers were looking for. It was really hard for me to find a job with no previous work experience and with no advanced degree.”
Baisal’s experience is not unique. More than one in five youths in the Kyrgyz Republic are jobless, according to experts’ estimates. Some disillusioned young people leave behind the dreams they once had. Tens of thousands of young people like Baisal have few options for supporting themselves. The Aga Khan Foundation is working to change that picture.
A new opportunity
Baisal found an alternative when he heard about an artistic apprenticeship programme offered in Jalal-Abad through the USAID-funded Demilgeluu Jashtar (Youth Initiative), managed primarily by the Aga Khan Foundation’s Mountain Societies Development Support Programme. This programme aims to help Kyrgyzstan’s workforce, particularly youth, fulfill their potential by equipping them with highly sought-after job skills.
In a three-month design course, Baisal gained graphic design skills from experts. Through his hard work, he quickly learned the intricacies of painting and drawing and the fundamentals of graphic design.
The training programme was, he says, “really eye-opening for me, because I did not know that there was a field where I could find a good job that used my love of art as well as my technical programming skills.”
Combining skills with passion
Now, at 19, Baisal has a leg up thanks to the training, and is working as a graphic designer. His new job is a perfect match for him: it combines his passion for art with his skills as a programmer. Whenever his fellow graphic designers or colleagues have problems with coding or their IT systems, they come to Baisal for help.
Baisal’s mother says that she is “incredibly proud of what my son has accomplished. I talk to him every day and see that he is so happy and fulfilled in this new job. I think it is so amazing that he has been able to find an opportunity that allows him to make a good living and support his little siblings with their schooling—and is something that he loves to do as well!”
Dreams for a bright future
Baisal’s success has fuelled his bigger dreams for the future. He continues to study programming and graphic design independently, keeping up to date with new developments in the field. He hopes to save money and eventually apply to universities and get his Bachelor’s degree in programming, to further advance his skills and potential.
By 2021, at least 900 more youth are expected to benefit from similar vocational training programmes. Tens of thousands of others will benefit from new high school courses on International Computer Driving License (ICDL), a computer literacy certification programme, alongside seed capital for youth-led startups, innovation centers for business growth, and newly-created life skills centers.
https://www.akdn.org/our-stories/baisal ... -dream-job
FMFC is the First Financial Partner of EBRD Women in Business Programme
Over 44% of FMFC’s clients are women. FMFC provide financial services to help them succeed in entrepreneurship, livestock and agriculture businesses.
AKDN
The First MicroFinance Company (FMFC) in the Kyrgyz Republic has become the first financial institution in the country to join the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)’s Women in Business programme in Central Asia. The programme supports women’s entrepreneurship in the Kyrgyz Republic as well as in Mongolia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
The EBRD is providing FMFC with a loan of US$1 million for on-lending to women-led micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and will promote women’s entrepreneurship and participation in business by assisting with access to finance, know-how, technical advice and policy dialogue.
FMFC CEO, Stefan Martiniak stated: “Different loan products are regularly developed and offered to women at the most favourable terms in our company. This project will also enable women to implement their projects and carry out their ideas. It will also provide an opportunity to create new working places, thus, promoting the country’s economic growth. We are confident that women present quite a big business potential and, therefore, we are looking forward to strong results from the project”.
The start of the Women in Business programme was announced on February 11th at an official ceremony attended by Altynai Omurbekova, Vice Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic and the EBRD Director for Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, Neil McKain.
The programme is supported by the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative and will offer a comprehensive package of financial and technical support for female business leaders in the Kyrgyz Republic designed to improve MSMEs’ competitiveness.
The Swiss Government through the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs is also supporting the programme by providing advisory services through the EBRD Small Business Impact Fund (other donors include: Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Sweden, Taipei China and the USA).
In the Kyrgyz Republic, small businesses are responsible for around 40 per cent of GDP but only one third of these companies are owned or led by women entrepreneurs.
FMFC is one of the largest microfinance institution in Kyrgyz Republic serving over 20,000 borrowers, through its network of 15 branches.
The EBRD has invested almost €790 million through 191 projects in the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic, with a majority of investments supporting private entrepreneurship.
https://www.akdn.org/project/fmfc-first ... -programme
Over 44% of FMFC’s clients are women. FMFC provide financial services to help them succeed in entrepreneurship, livestock and agriculture businesses.
AKDN
The First MicroFinance Company (FMFC) in the Kyrgyz Republic has become the first financial institution in the country to join the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)’s Women in Business programme in Central Asia. The programme supports women’s entrepreneurship in the Kyrgyz Republic as well as in Mongolia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
The EBRD is providing FMFC with a loan of US$1 million for on-lending to women-led micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and will promote women’s entrepreneurship and participation in business by assisting with access to finance, know-how, technical advice and policy dialogue.
FMFC CEO, Stefan Martiniak stated: “Different loan products are regularly developed and offered to women at the most favourable terms in our company. This project will also enable women to implement their projects and carry out their ideas. It will also provide an opportunity to create new working places, thus, promoting the country’s economic growth. We are confident that women present quite a big business potential and, therefore, we are looking forward to strong results from the project”.
The start of the Women in Business programme was announced on February 11th at an official ceremony attended by Altynai Omurbekova, Vice Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic and the EBRD Director for Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, Neil McKain.
The programme is supported by the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative and will offer a comprehensive package of financial and technical support for female business leaders in the Kyrgyz Republic designed to improve MSMEs’ competitiveness.
The Swiss Government through the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs is also supporting the programme by providing advisory services through the EBRD Small Business Impact Fund (other donors include: Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Sweden, Taipei China and the USA).
In the Kyrgyz Republic, small businesses are responsible for around 40 per cent of GDP but only one third of these companies are owned or led by women entrepreneurs.
FMFC is one of the largest microfinance institution in Kyrgyz Republic serving over 20,000 borrowers, through its network of 15 branches.
The EBRD has invested almost €790 million through 191 projects in the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic, with a majority of investments supporting private entrepreneurship.
https://www.akdn.org/project/fmfc-first ... -programme
https://akipress.com/news:642061:Switze ... yn_region/
Kyrgyzstan|life|May 22, 2020 / 12:12 PM
Switzerland and Aga Khan Foundation provide humanitarian aid to farmers of Naryn region
AKIPRESS.COM - To respond to the socio-economic risks arising from the spread of the coronavirus in the region, fodder seeds and fertilizers as well as individual protection materials were provided to farmers and veterinarians in Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan, the Swiss Embassy said.
This humanitarian aid was transferred as part of the project “Emergency support to the livestock sector in Naryn and At-Bashy districts of Naryn region” supported by the Government of Switzerland and the Aga Khan Foundation in the Kyrgyz Republic.
The project in cooperation with local authorities provides support to more than 300 vulnerable farmer households of Naryn and At-Bashy districts of Naryn oblast. The farmers received 40 tons of barley seeds, 8 tons of sainfoin seeds and 10 tons of the ammophos fertilizer to grow fodder crops on 260 hectares and to support self-sustainability of farmers during the crisis period.
Since livestock is a key source of income in Naryn region, veterinarians of these areas have also been provided with personal protective equipment to allow safe working conditions. The equipment included 100 pieces of medical respiratory masks, 700 pairs of gloves and 100 pieces of protective goggles. This assistance was delivered through the Veterinary and Phytosanitary Safety Directorate of At-Bashy and Naryn districts.
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the socio-economic situation of farmers and the key response was to provide timely support during sowing season. These measures will allow people in vulnerable situation to continue working, safe vaccination of their livestock and support food security situation in the region.
During the delivery of humanitarian aid all sanitary precautionary measures were ensured.
Kyrgyzstan|life|May 22, 2020 / 12:12 PM
Switzerland and Aga Khan Foundation provide humanitarian aid to farmers of Naryn region
AKIPRESS.COM - To respond to the socio-economic risks arising from the spread of the coronavirus in the region, fodder seeds and fertilizers as well as individual protection materials were provided to farmers and veterinarians in Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan, the Swiss Embassy said.
This humanitarian aid was transferred as part of the project “Emergency support to the livestock sector in Naryn and At-Bashy districts of Naryn region” supported by the Government of Switzerland and the Aga Khan Foundation in the Kyrgyz Republic.
The project in cooperation with local authorities provides support to more than 300 vulnerable farmer households of Naryn and At-Bashy districts of Naryn oblast. The farmers received 40 tons of barley seeds, 8 tons of sainfoin seeds and 10 tons of the ammophos fertilizer to grow fodder crops on 260 hectares and to support self-sustainability of farmers during the crisis period.
Since livestock is a key source of income in Naryn region, veterinarians of these areas have also been provided with personal protective equipment to allow safe working conditions. The equipment included 100 pieces of medical respiratory masks, 700 pairs of gloves and 100 pieces of protective goggles. This assistance was delivered through the Veterinary and Phytosanitary Safety Directorate of At-Bashy and Naryn districts.
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the socio-economic situation of farmers and the key response was to provide timely support during sowing season. These measures will allow people in vulnerable situation to continue working, safe vaccination of their livestock and support food security situation in the region.
During the delivery of humanitarian aid all sanitary precautionary measures were ensured.
Reducing conflict through water management in Kyrgyzstan
The aim of this UKAID-funded project, implemented by Aga Khan Foundation, is to reduce conflicts related to the use and management of natural resources such as irrigation water and pastures in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan as well as in cross-border areas between both countries.
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The aim of this UKAID-funded project, implemented by Aga Khan Foundation, is to reduce conflicts related to the use and management of natural resources such as irrigation water and pastures in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan as well as in cross-border areas between both countries.
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https://www.akdn.org/gallery/reducing-c ... kyrgyzstan
Women’s employment critical to young children’s well-being
This International Women's Day, AKF's Global Lead for Early Childhood Development, Sweta Shah, explains how supporting women is crucial to child development and why AKF is piloting the ‘Happy Child’ Initiative in the Kyrgyz Republic
Women around the world are struggling with the additional pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic – from the demands of home-schooling, to feeding families on reduced incomes, or even an increase in gender-based violence in some of the worst cases.
Many of these women, especially in developing countries, were already struggling due to poverty in their countries and insufficient employment or income generating opportunities. The pandemic has only served to exacerbate their already challenging circumstances.
The problem of female unemployment has an even greater impact than simply on the woman herself. Research conducted by the World Bank, UNICEF and others, indicates the positive effect that an employed mother or one able to earn a living has on the overall well-being of her children and the entire family. Support for women’s economic opportunities is therefore inextricably linked to the positive life trajectories of young children.
On this International Women’s Day, we want to highlight the resilience and potential of women in the Kyrgyz Republic to support the well-being of their families through income generating employment, that also supports the communities’ youngest children.
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https://www.akf.org.uk/womens-employmen ... 25c8c5fc8d
This International Women's Day, AKF's Global Lead for Early Childhood Development, Sweta Shah, explains how supporting women is crucial to child development and why AKF is piloting the ‘Happy Child’ Initiative in the Kyrgyz Republic
Women around the world are struggling with the additional pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic – from the demands of home-schooling, to feeding families on reduced incomes, or even an increase in gender-based violence in some of the worst cases.
Many of these women, especially in developing countries, were already struggling due to poverty in their countries and insufficient employment or income generating opportunities. The pandemic has only served to exacerbate their already challenging circumstances.
The problem of female unemployment has an even greater impact than simply on the woman herself. Research conducted by the World Bank, UNICEF and others, indicates the positive effect that an employed mother or one able to earn a living has on the overall well-being of her children and the entire family. Support for women’s economic opportunities is therefore inextricably linked to the positive life trajectories of young children.
On this International Women’s Day, we want to highlight the resilience and potential of women in the Kyrgyz Republic to support the well-being of their families through income generating employment, that also supports the communities’ youngest children.
More...
https://www.akf.org.uk/womens-employmen ... 25c8c5fc8d
The Bai Alai Project - Kyrgyz Republic
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrqLP-xc1DA
With support from the Aga Khan Foundation, the Government of Switzerland and Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation, the Bai Alai project is helping farmers in the Kyrgyz Republic to artificially inseminate their cattle, improving the quality of their livestock. By doing this, the farmers can keep less cattle and protect their pastureland.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrqLP-xc1DA
With support from the Aga Khan Foundation, the Government of Switzerland and Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation, the Bai Alai project is helping farmers in the Kyrgyz Republic to artificially inseminate their cattle, improving the quality of their livestock. By doing this, the farmers can keep less cattle and protect their pastureland.