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Zhumabek Abdipatta uulu is one of the winners of the Sanarip Insan project start-up competition

Posted on December 13, 2023December 28, 2023 by kyrgyzisoc

On November 10, 2023, the Innovation Centre hosted the Final of the Sanarip Insan Startup Project Competition with a total prize fund of €27,500 or 2.6 million soms.

Introducing the winners of the startup competition.

Zhumabek Abdipatta uulu , head of the project “VR SAYAKAT (VR STUDIO)”, is one of the winners of the Sanarip Insan startup competition.

VR Sayakat is your guide to the world of virtual travel and unique digital experiences. We present an innovative platform that combines virtual tours, digital promotion and registration on leading online platforms for accommodation and catering facilities.

Our key capabilities are:
1.Virtual tours of accommodation facilities(hotels, hostels): VR Sayakat offers hotel, guest house and cafe-restaurant owners the ability to create immersive virtual tours of their establishments. These tours not only allow potential customers to experience the ambience of the place in advance, but are also provided digitally, making the booking process more engaging.

2.Placing virtual tours on popular platforms: We integrate virtual tours into popular online services such as Google Maps, Booking.com and others. This gives the accommodation facilities additional visibility and allows them to attract more customers.

3.Registration on online platforms: We provide services to register accommodation facilities on popular online booking platforms. This simplifies the process for owners and enhances their online presence. In the city of Batken, only one guesthouse is registered with booking.com. This shows the importance of our service.

4.Digital Promotion: Our team of digital marketing experts provides online promotion services for accommodation properties. This includes social media strategies, online advertising and many other methods to attract more customers.
5.Exploring Tourist Areas: We travel to the most scenic and interesting places in Batken to create exciting virtual tours. Tourists can appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of these places before they decide to visit them

VR Sayakat is an exceptional opportunity for accommodation owners and tourists to enjoy the digital revolution in tourism. We are proud to help our partners attract new customers and help travellers explore the world virtually.
Join VR Sayakat and discover a new way of looking at tourism.

Zhumabek Abdipatta uulu won the final pitching with a score of 91.4 points.

Ernist Aidarali uulu is one of the winners of the Sananrip Insan project startup competition

Posted on November 22, 2023December 28, 2023 by kyrgyzisoc

On 10 November 2023, the Innovation Centre hosted the final of the startup project competition “digital personality” with a total prize fund of 27,500 euros or 2.6 million soms.

We present the winners of the startup competition.

Ernist Aidarali uulu, the head of the FilterFish project, is one of the winners of the Sanarip Insan startup competition.

The FilterFish project is an underwater equipment. Every year the number of people dying from drowning is increasing, we can contribute to the prevention of such problems with this equipment, and in various water bodies it is possible to clean lakes from chemical substances with the help of a filter. Studying historical sites underwater to quantify aquatic creature species.

Ernst Aidarali uulu won the final pitching session with a score of 100.5.

Sanarip Insan aims to improve digital literacy among young people, women, migrants and people living in remote regions of the country. In particular, it suggests the use of digital platforms, learning the functions of social networks, digital financial applications, the use of information technology in online commerce and entrepreneurship, and ways of sustainable development through green economy. The project is implemented by the European Neighbourhood Council and the Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter, with the financial support of the European Union.

Nurzhan Taalaibekova is one of the winners of the Sanarip Insan project start-up competition

Posted on November 21, 2023December 28, 2023 by kyrgyzisoc

On 10 November 2023, the Innovation Centre hosted the final of the startup project competition “digital personality” with a total prize fund of 27,500 euros or 2.6 million soms.

We present the winners of the startup competition.

Nurzhan Taalaibekova, head of the project “Digital Educator”, is one of the winners of the Start Up competition “Digital Personality”.

The project is aimed at improving the qualifications of English teachers and teaching English to schoolchildren.

Nurzhan Taalaibekova won the final pitching with a score of 93.6 points.

Gulira Turat kyzy is one of the winners of the “Sanarip Insan” project stratap competition

Posted on November 21, 2023December 28, 2023 by kyrgyzisoc

On November 10, 2023, the Innovation Centre hosted the Final of the Sanarip Insan Startup Project Competition with a total prize fund of €27,500 or 2.6 million soms.

Introducing the winners of the startup competition.

Gulira Turat kyzy, head of the project “Digital guest house”, is one of the winners of the Sanarip Insan startup competition.

1.Nomadsanarip Guest House Association (guest house network) will be established in Naryn oblast to provide guest house services to clients. The project also provides counselling services on improving digital and compliant guest house accommodation, starting and running a business, and sustainable development.

2.Registration of youth, young families and anyone interested in opening a guesthouse in Ak-Talin and At-Bashi districts of Naryn province (maximum 25 people).

3.Participants are provided with free training on opening, operation, attracting tourists, running the business of the guest house; at the end of the training participants open a guest house and begin to provide services to receive tourists. (the guest is responsible for compliance with the standards of the house, sanitary norms, installation of sanitary facilities, etc.).

4.A base of guest houses will be created, a co-operation agreement will be concluded with tourist companies of the capital and Issyk-Kul, Chui, Naryn stations, a unified website will be developed. (This website will include information about the address, photos, conditions and services of guest houses. Also the owners of guest houses will receive tourists through this site and follow their itinerary.

5.This project will create an additional source of income for 20 young families in Naryn oblast and will improve the quality of service of guest houses in Naryn region.

6. The project will establish an association “Nomad Digital Guest Houses” (guest house network) to provide guest houses with customers. The association provides services to the guesthouses for a fee. Each tourist is charged 10 per cent.

7.The services of Nomad Digital Guest Houses Association for the guest house business are provided on a fee basis.

Gulira Turat kyzy won the final pitching with a score of 92.5 points.

Aruuke Adatova is one of the winners of the Sananrip Insan startup project competition

Posted on November 17, 2023December 29, 2023 by kyrgyzisoc

On November 10, 2023, the Innovation Centre hosted the Final of the Sanarip Insan Startup Project Competition with a total prize fund of €27,500 or 2.6 million soms.

Introducing the winners of the startup competition.

Aruuke Adatova, head of the project “Kyrgyz boek”, is one of the winners of the Sanarip Insan startup competition.

“Kyrgyz Boek” is not just an art shop, it is a unique cultural and creative space that invites everyone who wants to immerse themselves in the world of art and creativity. This project offers a variety of opportunities for self-realisation and inspiration in art, and is a place where art becomes accessible and understandable for everyone.

At the centre of this project is the idea of making art accessible to everyone. “Kyrgyz Boek” provides a wide range of goods and services related to art and creativity. Whether you are a professional artist or a beginner, you will always find everything you need here: art materials, brushes, paints, canvases, art frames and much more. The shop offers high-quality products that will help you realise your creative ideas.
However, Kyrgyz Boek is more than just a shop. It also houses an art studio and gallery, where everyone can find an exceptional place for self-development. The art studio offers a variety of creative programmes and courses, allowing everyone to develop their artistic talent. Regardless of your level of experience, here you can learn new techniques and acquire the skills needed to express yourself through art.
The Kyrgyz Boek Gallery is a place where artists and creators can present their works to a wide audience.

At the final pitching Aruuke Adatova scored 83.2 points and received financial support for the realisation of her startup project.

Mobile Internet Skills Training Toolkit released in Kyrgyz and Russian languages

Posted on August 9, 2023October 4, 2023 by kyrgyzisoc

The Sanarip Insan project aimed to address the critical issue of low digital literacy rates, particularly among rural youth and women in the Kyrgyz Republic. Despite the high mobile phone penetration rate in the country, many individuals lacked the skills to effectively use mobile devices beyond basic communication. Recognizing the significance of a mobile-first approach, Sanarip Insan partnered with international platforms to adapt their expertise to local needs and realities.

To promote digital inclusion and economic development in the region, the project successfully localized the GSMA Foundation’s Mobile Internet Skills Toolkit (MIST) into Kyrgyz and Russian languages. Training sessions based on the MISST Framework were conducted in all regions of the country. This approach proved instrumental in advancing mobile literacy skills among rural populations with limited access to fixed broadband infrastructure and desktop computers.

As of the beginning of 2023, the total population of Kyrgyzstan was 7.37 million, with 62.3 percent residing in rural areas. Given the high mobile phone penetration rates and the increasing usage of mobile internet in the country, it is crucial for development organizations to adopt a mobile-first approach in their interventions.

In its efforts to promote digital literacy skills among rural youth and women, Sanarip Insan organized offline training sessions for over 250 participants. These training served as valuable opportunities to test the mobile literacy toolkit in real-world settings. Through these sessions, participants were able to enhance their digital literacy skills, gain a better understanding of mobile platforms and applications, and acquire hands-on experience in using mobile devices.

In addition to the training, Sanarip Insan collaborated with the Presidential Administration and the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Information to broadcast bite-sized videos about digital platforms and basic digital literacy skills on national and regional TV channels. These videos were produced in both Kyrgyz and Russian languages to maximize their reach. Through this partnership, Sanarip Insan successfully reached 4 million people, accounting for 55% of the country’s total population, particularly those residing in rural areas.

By combining offline training and national TV channels, Sanarip Insan made a significant impact on improving digital literacy skills among rural populations in the Kyrgyz Republic. This approach not only promoted digital inclusion but also empowered individuals to participate in the global digital economy. Through these efforts, Sanarip Insan demonstrated how targeted interventions, developed in collaboration with international partners and adapted to local contexts, can effectively promote sustainable development and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Trainings of the project “Digital Citizen” in Bishkek

Posted on January 24, 2023January 9, 2024 by kyrgyzisoc

Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan and the country’s largest city by number of inhabitants (over 1 million).

Bishkek is located in the centre of the Chui Valley at the foot of one of the Tien Shan mountain ranges, the Kyrgyz Ala-Too. It is 375 kilometres long and stretches from the Boom Gorge to the Talas region. The highest point of the range (4875 metres) is Semenov-Tyan-Shansky peak.

Bishkek is a very green city. There are many parks, boulevards and squares. Not far from the capital there are green mountains and Ala-Archa National Park. It occupies more than 2200 hectares and is the most popular place of rest for Bishkek residents tired of the city bustle.

The final trainings held across the country under the Digital Personality Project were held in Bishkek on 23-24 January. The event was attended by Taalai Berdiev, Head of the Youth Policy Department of the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy, Talant Sultanov, Chairman of the Kyrgyz branch of the Internet Society, and Aizada Yusupova Yusupova, Head of the She starts Women’s Entrepreneurship Development Fund, who shared their views on the relevance of digital skills.

On the first day of training we tried to show by examples how with the help of these digital skills you can achieve economic independence and improve your life from the comfort of your home, country, starting with creating an account in social networks: Instagram, Tik-Tok, Facebook, Google My Business, WhatsApp Business, Telegram.

The second day of training on digital tourism and necessary applications: 2GIS Maps, Booking.com, AirBnB, Expedia, Agoda, Bronevik.com how to register and use room booking platforms such as TripAdvisor.com browsing sites such as Shelter PMS, Edelweiss, Fidelio and webpms Travelline managed to get acquainted and master such systems as hotel management automation.

This will summarise the results of the trainings on training young people, women, migrants in digital tourism and the use of SMM skills in entrepreneurship, held in cooperation with the Foundation for the Development of Entrepreneurship among Women” She starts “in the framework of the project” Promotion of equal opportunities and sustainability of young people “(digital citizen). Kyzyl-Adyr; Jalal-Abad region: Bazar-Korgon city; Jalal-Abad city; Osh city; In Batken city and Bishkek city, more than 200 young women and girls were trained in basic digital skills on a practical basis.

At the end of the two-day training, the participants were awarded certificates.

Sanarip Insan is a project aimed at improving digital literacy among young people, women, migrants and people living in remote regions. In particular, it proposes the use of digital platforms, learning the functions of social networks, digital financial applications, the use of information technology in online commerce and entrepreneurship, and ways of sustainable development through a green economy. The project is implemented by the European Neighbourhood Council and the Internet Society Kyrgyzstan Chapter with the support of the EU.

Trainings of the project “Digital Citizen” in Bokonbaev village

Posted on December 7, 2022January 9, 2024 by kyrgyzisoc

Bokonbaevo is a picturesque village on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, which is the centre of eco-tourism in Kyrgyzstan. Situated in a paradisiacal corner, against the backdrop of exciting mountain scenery and blue-blue Issyk-Kul sparkling in the sun, every year it welcomes hundreds of tourists from all over the world, longing for unity with nature, simple rural life, and acquaintance with original Kyrgyz traditions.

The village is located 160 km from Karakol and 280 km from Bishkek at an altitude of 1800 metres above sea level. From here, treks are offered along the Terskey Ala-Too mountain range, lasting from one day to two weeks, through wild hot springs, the salty Lake Manas Bowl and Kyrgyzstan’s longest waterfall.

On the coast of Issyk-Kul and at the foot of the mountains there are guest houses and yurt camps where you can live the traditional life of the Kyrgyz. It is great to get up at sunrise, have a breakfast of boorsoks and fresh koumiss, ride horses through dewy green meadows, and then have a hearty lunch of besh-barmak, byzhy, zhorg, swim in the warm Issyk-Kul or go fishing, and in the late evening listen to the songs of akyns around the campfire.

On 6-7 December, an educational training for youth and women “Basic digital skills and work on digital tourism platforms” was held in Bokonbaevo village. Participants from different districts of Issyk-Kul province signed up for the training, the project is aimed at increasing the employment potential of rural youth, women and migrants.

These trainings use the MISTT methodology adapted to the country. The mistt methodology (Mobile Internet Skills Trainings Toolkit) is an application for teaching basic mobile internet skills.

Our trainers taught all participants basic digital skills, and all those who came to this training learnt how to use social networks such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Google My Business WhatsApp and Telegram messengers in business.

This event is organised with the financial support of the European Union, the project “Sanarip Insan” “Creation of equal economic opportunities and promotion of youth sustainability”. It is implemented by the public association “Women’s Entrepreneurship Development Fund (She starts)”.

At the end of the two-day training, the participants were awarded certificates.

Trainings of the project “Digital Citizen” in Karakol

Posted on December 3, 2022January 9, 2024 by kyrgyzisoc

Karakol is one of the most popular tourist centres in Kyrgyzstan. Every year it receives tens of thousands of tourists from Europe and Asia.

Karakol is located in the east of Kyrgyzstan, at the foot of the Teskei-Ala-Too ridge. Only 12 kilometres away from the city is Lake Issyk-Kul, which is without exaggeration the main natural attraction of its country.

Karakol is separated from Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, by almost four hundred kilometres.

Currently, Karakol is the administrative centre of Issyk-Kul oblast. According to the latest census, it is home to just over 60,000 people. Tourists Karakol receives during the year, of course, many times more. Everyone who believes that “only mountains that have never been there before can be better than mountains” should definitely visit Karakol.

On 2-3 December, an educational training for youth and women “Basic digital skills and work on digital tourism platforms” was held in Karakol city. Participants from different districts of Issyk-Kul province signed up for the training, the project is aimed at increasing the employment potential of rural youth, women and migrants.

These trainings use the MISTT methodology adapted to the country. The mistt methodology (Mobile Internet Skills Trainings Toolkit) is an application for teaching basic mobile internet skills.

At the end of the two-day training, the participants were awarded certificates.