Light Brings New Opportunities, Enterprises to Rural Tajikistan

Niyozbegim, a 58-year-old woman, has lived in Roshorv village of Rushan in Tajikistan’s Badakhshon region her entire life.

Getting Ready to Get the Job: Local Impact Supports Youth in the Kyrgyz Republic

After getting her master’s degree in finance at Kyrgyz National University, Sagynalieva Aigerim applied for jobs in her field unsuccessfully.

The Sweet Life: Improving Honey Production in Tajikistan

Firuz Khudoberdiev, from Chagev village, says his whole family is involved in the beekeeping business, in one way or another.

Changing the Beginning of the Story Changes the Story

Iroda, a woman-owned, parent-led, public organization in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, helps children with autism or neurodevelopmental disabilities with socializing, learning, and... View Article

Enabling Youth to Find Meaningful Work, Learning Opportunities in the Kyrgyz Republic Using HCD

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

At thirty-four years old, Hamza has lived in the Khatlon region in southwestern Tajikistan for his entire life. A farmer,... View Article

Tackling the Kindergarten Shortage in the Kyrgyz Republic

When their daughter was three, Nurzhan Tursunakunova and her husband started looking for a kindergarten but had difficulty finding affordable... View Article

Increasing the Fruits of Labor: Supporting Tajikistan’s Farmers Through Storage

Roshtqala district of Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO) in Tajikistan is home to abundant fruits and gardens.

Equal Educational Opportunities for Every Child

Nisso, now aged 49, was born and raised in Khorog of Tajikstan’s Badakhshan region.

AKF Launches the Learning Hub

Drawing on over 50 years of experience in international development, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is proud to launch The... View Article