Supporting the economic empowerment of Afghan Women through education and training in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Project Description
The programme aims at building resilience and promoting the academic, economic and social empowerment of women in Afghanistan especially vulnerable women living in challenging conditions by enhancing their capabilities, employability and future prospects through education and training. Afghan women will receive education in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The Program was launched on 12 November 2019 at the Headquarter of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium. Overall, 50 Afghan women obtain higher and professional education by 2025.
Main target group
Afghan women
Expected results by May 2025:
· 50 motivated Afghan women selected, awarded scholarships to pursue degree studies in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan and successfully completed their studies;
• Foundation trainings in languages and cultures of the host countries for potential applicants developed and delivered;
• Participating women equipped with adequate employment skill sets to increase their chances of getting decent jobs and withstand potential shocks women experience throughout their career advancement by attending dedicated summer schools, extra-curricular activities and workshops;
• Participating women trained to systematically pursue job opportunities and negotiate with potential employers in public and private sectors.
Status:
Ongoing
Project start date:
June 2019
Estimated end date:
May 2025
Focus area:
Project office:
Implementing partner:
United Nations Development Programme
Funding Support by
Donor name
Amount contributed
$2,576,897
Delivery in previous fiscal year
2022 $110,802
2021 $592,296
2020 $509,313
2019 $336,379
Implementing organisation(s) |
UNDP
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Duration |
2019-2025 |
Project budget |
€ 2 million |
Location |
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan |
Keywords |
Afghan women empowerment, scholarships for Afghan women, EU-UNDP initiative
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Contract number |
ACA/2019/407-469 |

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Contact |
Askhat Zhumabayev Project manager, UNDP in Kazakhstan, 303, Baizakov street, Almaty Email: Askhat.zhumabayev@undp.org |
Website |
www.kz.undp.org |