A UN Volunteer's Story from Turkmenistan The practice of Yowar Volunteering is not a foreign concept in Turkmenistan. It is woven into the country’s cultural DNA. For generations, communities have practiced Yowar—an ancient tradition of collective charitable work, where neighbours come together to build homes, clear canals, or prepare for celebrations, freely and … [Read more...]
UNICEF and Partners Launched the Trainer’s Guide on Inclusive Education and Social Inclusion for Children with Disabilities
On September 16th, UNICEF in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health and Medical Industry, and Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Turkmenistan launched the training guides for the course "Social Inclusion of People with Disabilities." This course is designed for integration into the curricula of relevant higher education institutions and for … [Read more...]