Keep current with all the new events, campaigns, news, and resources published on the EFCA website. http://www.ef-ca.org/en Sat, 19 May 2012 14:22:28 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.ef-ca.org/en/images/M_images/rss.png http://www.ef-ca.org/en Keep current with all the new events, campaigns, news, and resources published on the EFCA website. http://www.ef-ca.org/en/news-and-events/efca-promotes-local-transparency-and-cooperation-in-extractive-industry-and-public-service-provision.html In February 2012, EFCA launched a community-based program to improve cooperation and accountability between citizens and local government in the provision of quality public services, and to increase transparency, public confidence and mutual understanding in the extractive industry. EFCA is implementing this three-year project in selected communities and oblasts of Kyrgyzstan, with the support of the American people through USAID. News and Events Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:25:22 +0100 http://www.ef-ca.org/en/news-and-events/new-office-location.html CF Eurasia Foundation of Almaty has changed locations from 10 Kurmangalieva to 7A Biokombinatskaya. CF Eurasia Foundation officially announces that those offices will be operational from March 26, 2012. All EFCA staff will be available on their EFCA email accounts during this period. News and Events Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:27:38 +0100 http://www.ef-ca.org/en/news-and-events/efca-increases-local-budget-literacy-in-kyrgyzstan.html For citizens, taking part in the development and monitoring of their local government budget offers a rare opportunity to have real influence on the way government works – grass roots democracy that delivers visible, practical benefits. EFCA delivered a four-day training course all 40 rural districts of Kyrgyzstan to give citizens the knowledge, understanding and confidence to exercise that power in their communities. And the results have been immediate. There is a real eagerness for this knowledge and the trainees were quick to see how they could use it. News and Events Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:47:34 +0100 http://www.ef-ca.org/en/career/eurasia-foundation-of-central-asia-tajikistan-seeks-an-office-manager.html The Office Manager is responsible for maintaining EFCA Tajikistan’s office, purchasing supplies and equipment, supporting EFCA staff in obtaining visas, housing, tickets, and transportation, and arranging logistics for EFCA’s programs. Career Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:04:15 +0100 http://www.ef-ca.org/en/career/efca-office-in-almaty-is-seeking-communications-assistant.html Career Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:08:36 +0100 http://www.ef-ca.org/en/career/efca-tajikistan-is-seeking-a-program-assistant-in-khorog.html Career Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:56 +0100 http://www.ef-ca.org/en/news-and-events/young-debaters-contribute-to-increase-of-access-and-quality-of-education.html Public Foundation “Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia” under United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Education Loans Program organized the Second Annual National Debate Tournament entitled “Access to Quality Higher and Vocational Education through Financial Instruments,” which brought together 50 student teams from universities from throughout Kyrgyzstan. The tournament was organized in the American University of Central Asia in Bishkek on January 14-15, 2012. News and Events Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:53:37 +0100 http://www.ef-ca.org/en/news-and-events/efca-organizes-round-table-to-discuss-internship-programs-for-youth.html On November 25, 2011 over 70 representatives of business, education, youth, and media organizations joined the round table entitled “The partnership of business and education through internship program” as part of the USAID’s “Loans for Education” program at the Hyatt Regency in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The round table was focused on the factors affecting the availability of internship opportunities as part of business structures development in Kyrgyzstan. News and Events Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:58:13 +0100 http://www.ef-ca.org/en/news-and-events/efca-launches-new-program-for-youth-in-tajikistan-funded-by-undef.html Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia- Tajikistan launches new project Building Tajik Youth’s Confidence in Democracy , funded by The United Nations Democracy Fund. News and Events Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:10:06 +0100 http://www.ef-ca.org/en/news-and-events/tengizchevroil-tco-and-efca-showcase-social-project-at-20th-world-petroleum-congress.html Held every three years, the World Petroleum Congress is the largest and most reputable oil and gas industry gathering in the world. With more than 4,000 delegates, 600 media and 550 presenters attending, the Congress covers all aspects of the industry, from technological advances in upstream and downstream operations, to the role of natural gas, renewable and alternative energy, and the social, economic and environmental impact of the oil and gas industry. Hosted by Qatar Petroleum, the 20th World Petroleum Congress was held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) in Doha, Qatar, from 4-8 December 2011. News and Events Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:23:30 +0100 http://www.ef-ca.org/en/success-stories/a-young-leader-emerges-in-arslanbob.html Jasurbek Abduhalilov, 31, taught Kyrgyz language in the small town of Arslanbob until he lost his job. Travelling throughout Kyrgyzstan, Jasurbek was struck by the extreme isolation of his home community, deep in the mountains of Jalal-Abad province. He saw other young people speaking Russian and English and using the Internet. “Are our kids any worse than them?” he asked himself, and concluded that given the means, Arslanbob’s youth could ‘catch up’ with their more connected peers. Jasurbek imagined an information center, open to all, which would enable young people to take language and computer classes and freely access the Internet. Success Stories Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:30:52 +0100 http://www.ef-ca.org/en/news-and-events/the-it-and-interactive-methods-of-training-project-for-schoolteachers-came-to-a-close.html The “IT and Interactive Methods of Training” pilot project for schoolteachers in the Makat District of the Aturau Oblast recently came to a close. It was supported by the Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia, NCOC companies, and its agent company Agip KCO. News and Events Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:03:59 +0100 http://www.ef-ca.org/en/success-stories/nookat-s-community-grows-stronger-through-a-local-youth-camp.html In autumn 2010 the Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia (EFCA) invited local activist Gulsana Abytova to lead a youth camp in her hometown of Nookat, southern Kyrgyzstan. Gulsana had previously been working with local authorities to improve opportunities for young people, but had found it difficult: “It’s very hard and frustrating to work with them. There are many promises, and then nothing happens.” For demoralized Gulsana, the experience of working directly with young people in the camp was a breakthrough. Success Stories Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:12:28 +0100 http://www.ef-ca.org/en/news-and-events/kazakhstani-youth-tackle-important-issues.html From September to October 2011, a network of committees called the Youth Bank of Ideas supervised by the Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia (EFCA), researched youth problems in their cities: Qostanay, Taraz, Uralsk and Ust Kamenogorsk. According to the results, young people do not have enough options for healthy and productive leisure activities, and have difficulty finding jobs and even internships. Daily problems and stresses aggravated by these conditions can in turn lead to dependence on alcohol, nicotine and drugs. News and Events Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ef-ca.org/en/success-stories/the-kara-suu-dance-club.html Aigerim, Musharraf, Saida, Kanykei, and Albina are shy talking to a visitor to their village, Kara-Suu in Osh province – they roll their eyes at each other, giggle, and hide behind the folds of their elaborate costumes. But on the dance floor their shyness disappears and they move with infectious verve, whether to a mournful Uighur lament or a lusty Russian folk song. The girls are members of the Kara-Suu Dance Club, and they show the confidence gained performing for their country’s president Roza Otunbaeva, visiting Chinese and Russian delegations, and at many local events. Success Stories Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:30:33 +0100