As part of the "Life in Dignity" project, an official handover of equipment and other products will take place in the village of Ivanovka

April 8, 2014, Bishkek. On April 9, 2024 in the village of Ivanovka will be held an official handover of certificates for equipment and materials to the beneficiaries of the project "Life in Dignity" for the implementation of their business plans.

The International Public Foundation Roza Otunbaeva Initiative together with the partner organization International Alert is implementing the project "Life in Dignity" in the village of Ivanovka, Issyk-Ata district, Chui region, funded by the Government of the United Kingdom. The project aims to overcome gender stereotypes and discrimination, reduce gender-based domestic violence through behavioral change and economic empowerment of families.

The project has undertaken a wide range of activities to achieve its objectives. Work was carried out with family members of the older generation (mother-in-law, father-in-law) and the younger generation (daughter-in-law, son-in-law) to promote the formation of harmonious relationships in families and reduce the level of domestic violence. In addition, training was provided on the development of business ideas and grants were provided for their implementation.

The training program had two parts:

The first part was aimed at promoting harmonious relationships in families and reducing domestic violence.

The second part was dedicated to creating conditions for the economic empowerment of the family through income generating activities (IGAs).

The main objective of the project is to help overcome gender stereotypes and discrimination, reduce gender-based domestic violence through behavioral change and economic empowerment of families. During the course of the project, 15 IGA business plans were developed by the project beneficiaries. These projects were in turn approved at the commission meeting which included representatives of government agencies, International Alert and the International Foundation Roza Otunbaeva Initiative.

The first stage of the project "Life in Dignity" has been successfully implemented and the beneficiaries of the project will receive free support in the form of purchase of necessary materials and inventory for their business projects.

Based on the results of the business plans prepared:

7 families will start sewing business;

5 families will start beet farming;

1 family will open a hair salon;

1 family decided to open a fast food outlet;

1 family has chosen poultry farming.

This will not only create new business opportunities, but also strengthen the economic position of the local community.

At the event on April 9, 2024, the project beneficiaries will receive sewing machines, equipment for the fast food outlet and hair salon, and other products necessary for the implementation of the business plans.

The event will be attended by representatives of the British Embassy, partner organization International Alert, International Foundation Roza Otunbaeva Initiative, representatives of state and local self-government bodies.

It is planned to launch the second phase of the project in the village of Ivanovka, Issyk-Ata district, Chui region, which will focus on economic empowerment as a factor in reducing domestic violence.

Media contact: Sezim Toktobek kyzy, Public Relations Department of the Roza Otunbaeva Initiative +996508088059

This project has been funded by UK International Development from the UK government; however, the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the UK government’s official policies.