More girls and women today are pursuing science degrees and careers but how many of them are leaders in their fields setting benchmarks? Meet Dr Asel Murzakulova, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Central Asia, whose work is a source of satisfaction, happiness and strength, and a way to care for the environment and benefit society.
“Graduands, as you enter the next phase of your lives, UCA eagerly looks forward to celebrating in your success.”
“…I bring congratulations and good wishes from the Chancellor. Throughout your tenure at UCA he has been following your progress with great interest, and today is the culmination of your achievements of which we are all so proud.”
Ceremonies at the UCA campuses in Naryn, Kyrgyzstan and Khorog, Tajikistan brought together parents, faculty and distinguished guests who came to honour and congratulate the happy graduands.
Instead of having them worry about finding jobs, the Naryn Centre for Entrepreneurship is helping young people to create their own.
Take a tour through these photos and meet the women and men whose actions and attitudes are helping to create a world in which our daughters can feel safer, more respected and ready to thrive and lead.
For over 100 years, the AKDN has worked to increase the quality and availability of learning opportunities for students of all ages. Take a tour of this gallery to learn more about what it is doing in education around the world.
Scientists at the University of Central Asia have identified common beans – which often require sufficient irrigation to grow – that can adapt to harsh climatic conditions and provide mountainous communities a reliable source of nutrition during the lean season.
In a region where women have lower earnings and fewer employment opportunities than men, UCA’s School for the Advancement of Gender Equality is helping local organisations to accelerate change by putting gender on the political and legislative agendas.
Considering climate change and the need for economic development in the region, the University of Central Asia signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic to develop a sustainable tourism plan for Naryn.