To spotlight the advancements in Central Asia on human-centered design (HCD), AKF colleagues presented at the International Social Innovation Research... View Article
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From a young age Nasim, a 24-year-old entrepreneur, strove to create innovative projects, and contribute to the development of the... View Article
Anora, age 20, lives in a small village in the Khatlon region of Tajikistan. In early 2019, she gathered with... View Article
Mittal Vasava, age 20, was living in rural Gujarat when she learned from a friend about Yuva Junction. Mittal’s family... View Article
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For people living in poor, remote areas, access to formal financial institutions to borrow or save money is considered a... View Article
Meet Rukhshod, the leader of a national micro-lending organization (MLO) in Tajikistan, with five branches across three regions. In a... View Article
“More important than speed, economic growth that is inclusive is crucial for a healthy and stable society.” In Central Asia,... View Article
When most Americans think of what it’s like to be a doctor, they picture long, exhausting days in medical school,... View Article