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Get to know our summer intern: Rida
Get to know our summer intern: Rida Each summer, Central Asia Institute welcomes students from around the country – and the world – to work as summer interns. Our internship...
Welcome to Preschool #2!
Take a tour of Preschool #2 As many of you will recall, Preschool #2 is located in the mountain town of Barushan in Tajikistan. Barushan is located in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous...
Rana Dreams Big
Read our 2023 Impact Report Rana Dreams Big In the remote Rast Qol village of Afghanistan, eight-year-old Rana and her grandmother are the best of friends. After Rana tragically lost...
Kabirova’s Journey to Leadership
Kabirova’s Journey to Leadership Kabirova’s journey is a testament to resilience. An early marriage forced her to halt her education prematurely. Eager to find ways to use her skills and...
Zehra’s Season for Success
Zehra’s Season for Success In Marudo Kharmang, Pakistan, Zehra has long appreciated the sweet taste and economic potential of the simple apricot. And yet, she struggled to raise consistent harvests...
Wajmah forges her own path in Afghanistan
Wajmah forges her own path in Afghanistan “I couldn’t write or read until last year, not even a single word,” shared 16-year-old Wajmah. As a girl in rural Afghanistan, Wajmah...
Zarafshon’s Future Looks Delicious
Zarafshon’s Future Looks Delicious At 49 years old, Zarafshan has experienced significant strife in her home country of Tajikistan. Following the breakup of the Soviet Union, civil war broke out...
Celebrating Women’s Month
This International Women’s Month, Join CAI in Celebrating the Women and Girls of Central Asia Throughout the month of March, Central Asia Institute is celebrating all the incredibly inspiring and...
Tajikistan’s Preschool #2 Comes to Life
Tajikistan’s Preschool #2 Comes to Life Supporters of Preschool #2 (P2) in Tajikistan will be able to celebrate soon! Four years ago, we broke ground on P2, and so many...
Emergency Response to Herat Earthquake
Emergency Response to Herat Earthquake Between 7 and 15 October 2023, Herat Province, Afghanistan, endured a series of three powerful earthquakes, each registering a magnitude of 6.3 on the Richter...
Golden Harvest: Apricot Innovation in Baltistan
Golden Harvest: Apricot Innovation in Baltistan In March 2023, Central Asia Institute and Pakistan partner Moawin Foundation launched a new economic empowerment project for women in the breathtaking region of...
Tahmina’s Business Stands the Test of Time
Tahmina’s Business Stands the Test of Time Tahmina is starting 2024 with a hard-earned title: businesswoman. Her journey to entrepreneurship was filled with starts, stops, lessons, and achievements. These days,...
The Power Couple of Jagir Basin
The Power Couple of Jagir Basin For Maria Bono and her husband Raja Naveed, the endearing “power couple” label applied by their community is one they can wear confidently. Together,...
Bibi Finds Her Path
Bibi Finds Her Path Bibi Kashmira knows firsthand the difference that an education can make. At just 25 years old, she has navigated uncertainty and economic instability, but always saw...
Progress in Pakistan
Progress in Pakistan The towering mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan are serene against the bustling villages below. For Central Asia Institute the activity is truly nonstop. From repairing schools to mobilizing...