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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...
Meet CAI’s New Board Members
Meet CAI’s New Board Members By Tonya AndrewsCentral Asia Institute is proud to welcome two new distinguished individuals to its Board of Directors: Ambassador Richard A. Boucher and Raja Akram.Richard’s...
How Will You Be Remembered?
How Will You Be Remembered? By Marianne MonocA legacy in many ways symbolizes our life, values, and dreams. Whether we hope to be remembered as a caring parent, a trusted...
New Ways to Give
New Ways To Give By Marianne Monoc Marsha Williams first heard about CAI from her son, an avid mountaineer who had read a magazine article about CAI founder Greg Mortenson’s...
The Women Reviving the Folk Crafts of Tajikistan
The Women Reviving the Folk Crafts of Tajikistan By Lynzy BillingHigh up in the Pamir mountains of eastern Tajikistan, 65-year-old Alimabonu Dovutova’s nimble fingers carefully thread her needle.Dovutova lives with...
The Fight of All Fights
The Fight of All Fights Closing the gender gap is critical to global development.By Alice ThomasThe countries of Central and South Asia face enormous challenges. While there are notable differences...
Harvesting Hope for Women in Gilgit-Baltistan
Harvesting Hope for Women in Gilgit-Baltistan By RidaPakistan ranks 143rd out of 146 countries in achieving economic participation and opportunities for women in the 2024 Women's Economic Gap Index.i This...
Afghanistan: Amid the Challenges, CAI Continues to Provide Education and Hope
Afghanistan: Amid the Challenges, CAI Continues to Provide Education and Hope By Alice ThomasOne of the most common questions we get from our supporters is, “Is Central Asia Institute still...
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...