Getting Ready to Get the Job: Local Impact Supports Youth in the Kyrgyz Republic
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After getting her master’s degree in finance at Kyrgyz National University, Sagynalieva Aigerim applied for jobs in her field unsuccessfully.
Changing the Beginning of the Story Changes the Story
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Iroda, a woman-owned, parent-led, public organization in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, helps children with autism or neurodevelopmental disabilities with socializing, learning, and growing.
Enabling Youth to Find Meaningful Work, Learning Opportunities in the Kyrgyz Republic Using HCD
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This article was authored by Sarayu Agarwal, Program and Co-Creation Manager for Local Impact.
No Small Potatoes: Supporting Farmers to Increase Food Security in Tajikistan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At thirty-four years old, Hamza has lived in the Khatlon region in southwestern Tajikistan for his entire life. A farmer, Hamza started to grow potatoes for his living because the crop grows well in Khatlon’s climate and is a main ingredient in many Tajik dishes.
Tackling the Kindergarten Shortage in the Kyrgyz Republic
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When their daughter was three, Nurzhan Tursunakunova and her husband started looking for a kindergarten but had difficulty finding affordable kindergartens with openings.
Spreading the Word to Stop the Spread
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bakhtibekova Mehrangez was scrolling through Instagram last year when she saw a post from Tajik pop singer Madina that got her attention. Instead of sharing a music update or personal photo, Madina had posted a video demonstrating the correct way to wear a face mask.
Sowing the Seeds: Strengthening Food Security in the Kyrgyz Republic
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Public-Private Partnerships for Better Patient Care
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As the COVID-19 pandemic developed, medical centers around the world faced a shortage of medical equipment and supplies needed to care for patients. These medical facilities also were searching for ways to connect with specialists who could guide them through treating coronavirus patients.
Local Needs Drive COVID-19 Response
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As trucks carrying food packages reached Tajikistan’s Bartang Valley in late 2020, the residents of Basid village made their way to the food distribution point. Among them was 64-year-old Avalbegim Javmamadova.
Designing Human-Centered Solutions in the Kyrgyz Republic
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”padding”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Employed Women, Happy Child” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Designing Human-Centered Solutions in the Kyrgyz Republic” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”intro”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]After Aida’s* children grew up and left home, she was determined to make a difference for other children in her community. She decided to open a kindergarten in her home in the Kyrgyz Republic, but found it difficult […]