FLEX Alumni in Kyrgyzstan Implement TechMothers Project
During the summer of 2017, FLEX alumni Zhibek Kamalbek kyzy ‘14 (Jalal-Abad Kyrgyzstan/Saint Olaf, IA), Sezim Zhenishbekova ‘15 (Naryn, Kyrgyzstan/Saranac, MI) and Atai...
GYSD Project: Eco Life in Kirgshelk and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Project Organizer: Valentina Khomenko '11Event Location: Kirgshelk Village and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan$198 in FLEX Alumni GYSD Matching Grant Funding$300 through anonymous donation in memory of...
Creating an Inclusive Atmosphere for People with Disabilities in Kyrgyzstan
Having seen in person how inclusivity and equal rights for people with disabilities are woven into the framework of American society, FLEX alumnus Aidin...
FLEX Talking Clubs in Kyrgyzstan
Starting back in 2017, FLEX alumni in Kyrgyzstan organized weekly FLEX Talking Clubs for residents of various cities in Kyrgyzstan to practice their English,...
2020 Photo/Video Contest Winners!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 FLEX Alumni Photo/Video Contest! Annually, the FLEX Alumni program invites alumni to submit photos and videos that...
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Orphanage Visits and Clothing Drives
On August 30-31, 10 alumni visited the children at the Bishkek Orphanage and the Bishkek Rehabilitation Center. These alumni had previously organized a clothing...
Amazing Alumni Projects from the Central Asia FLEX-Ability Workshop 2016
FLEX alumni from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan organized grant projects following the 2016 Central Asia FLEX-Ability Workshop (CAFAW) on social entrepreneurship. Alumni shared what they...
Call For Mentors: 2017 Central Asia Smart Storytelling FLEX-Ability Workshop
Workshop Dates July 20-23, 2017
Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Theme: Smart Storytelling
Deadline: June 20, 2017. 11:59 PM EST.
Kindly apply here.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Central Asia FLEX-Ability Workshop 2017 is training...
Big Business Executive Zarina Chekirbaeva ’98
Zarina Chekirbaeva ’98 (Naryn, Kyrgyzstan / Glen Ellyn, IL)
Education: BA in Business Administration from the American University of Central Asia, MA in Public Administration...
Sabina Abbasova ’16: CEO at Age 23
Before Sabina Abbasova ’16 (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan / Havelock, NC) even graduated from college, she was offered the position of CEO, chief executive officer, at...