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Training for trainers from regions of Kyrgyzstan

Posted on by Azhybek Nurlanov

“Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter” with the financial support of the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic in the framework of the project aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and development of small businesses in the regions, will hold a two-day training for representatives of 7 regions who want to become the best experts and trainers in the field of digital tourism.

Through our two-day training you will be able to use Google Business, Google Maps, 2gis, Booking.com improve your skills on the leading digital platforms important to the travel industry such as Airbnb, Shelter, Travelline PMS, Edelweiss PMS and WhatsApp Business, Instagram, Facebook and get the opportunity to teach these skills to others.

Through this training, you will learn how to impart your coaching skills in a highly professional manner, making them even more enriching, interactive and engaging.

Note: Citizens who are willing to enter into a contract with the organization and agree to conduct trainings in their area with the project after the training, are given the opportunity to participate. Those wishing to become trainers are selected from each province and places are limited.

After the two-day training you will have the opportunity to sign a contract with us and conduct trainings in the regions together with the project.
(each training conducted is paid for on the basis of the contract)

The “Improving the economic well-being of women through digital tourism platforms” project has been launched in Kyrgyzstan

Posted on by Azhybek Nurlanov

ISOC Kyrgyz Chapter, with the support of the American Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, is launching a project aimed at strengthening rural entrepreneurship and developing small businesses in Kyrgyzstan.

The main goal of the Sanarip Insan project is to expand the knowledge and skills of women in the field of digital platforms related to tourism to improve their economic well-being.

Solving the problems faced by women in Kyrgyzstan is important for their social and economic empowerment. The SDGs emphasize the importance of full and productive employment, especially for vulnerable groups such as youth and women, to eradicate poverty and promote inclusive growth. Rural women do not use digital technologies and online platforms, which hinders their ability to reach a wider audience and take advantage of the growth of the industry. In addition, limited access to education, especially in areas related to the use of ICT, also prevents women from starting their own businesses. By solving these problems and providing real employment opportunities, it is possible to strengthen social and political stability in Kyrgyzstan.

The main goal of the “Sanarip Insan” project is to expand the knowledge and skills of women in the field of digital platforms related to tourism to enhance their economic well-being. Within the project, training will be conducted on a wide range of digital skills, including working with digital tourism platforms. They will be taught to create and promote tourism services and products online, allowing them to actively participate in the development of tourism in their regions and increase their income through digital opportunities. By providing women in rural areas with digital skills and entrepreneurial support, the project will contribute to the expansion of their rights and opportunities and improve their overall quality of life.

This project was funded by the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. The opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed here represent the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department

Myrzakulova Baktykan: Sanarip Insan project helped us to increase our income by 50%

Posted on by kyrgyzisoc

The village of Arstanbap in the Jalal-Abad region in Kyrgyzstan is the center of attraction for tourists from all over the world – a unique relict walnut forest stretching over 600 thousand hectares, waterfalls, places of pilgrimage for Muslims.

Baktykan Myrzakulova is a resident of Arstanbap, formerly a secretary in the village administration, now engaged in tourism business with her family. She is a participant of the Sanarip Insan project, aimed at developing digital skills and improving the economic well-being of women and youth living in the regions of Kyrgyzstan. After the trainings, she was able to increase her profit by 50%.

Baktykan heard about the project from the villagers and decided to participate.
“We have included large and small waterfalls, the inner part of the forest on the map. It can be viewed from a mobile phone and you can walk for a long time without the help of a guide. Booking requires responsibility, it should be opened and viewed regularly. Facebook Instagram and Facebook are used by local tourists, and Booking and Google are used by foreigners. It is convenient for us to work with pre-orders. Since I started applying my knowledge with trainings in business, the number of tourists has increased by 50%.”

Now her Happy Family Guesthouse can accommodate 20 people.

She plans to further improve her knowledge by taking part in projects organized for women. There are plans to build large guest houses, improve service and create comfortable conditions for tourists.
The project is implemented with the financial support of the European Union and is implemented by the European Neighborhood Council and ISOC Kyrgyz Chapter