nCa Report UNICEF, always the pioneer of result-oriented initiatives, is working systematically to eliminate the institutionalization of children in Central Asia by 2030. A UNICEF report titled ‘Keeping families together in Central Asia’ says: “Every child has the right to grow up in a nurturing family environment. Yet nearly 60,000 children aged 0-17 years across five … [Read more...]
Social Support for Women in Turkmenistan: UNFPA Conducts Training Workshop for Specialists
From July 8th to 12th, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkmenistan held a five-day workshop dedicated to providing social support to women and families facing difficult life situations. The goal of the event was to train social workers and psychologists in providing social services and psychological counseling to women and families from vulnerable groups. The … [Read more...]
Embassy of Israel in Turkmenistan and Keyik Okara public organization provided schoolbags with school stationary for vulnerable families
The public organization Keyik Okara, with the support of the Israeli Embassy in Turkmenistan, provided school backpacks with school supplies for children from socially vulnerable families, large families, families with disabled children, unemployed single mothers, and low-income families. In total, the representative office of the Israeli Embassy in Turkmenistan provided 77 … [Read more...]
Ashgabat – The Enchanting Doors
Ashgabat is a fascinating city, full of charms. A leisurely walk in the morning or evening is never boring. You come across many interesting things in the older parts of Ashgabat. One of the things you notice are the doors of the houses. A door is not just a passage to enter or leave the house – it is a statement. Here are some doors we see on our daily … [Read more...]
“Japbaki” at Russian Drama Theater in Ashgabat: A Powerful Performance Celebrating Inclusiveness
Irina Kuliyeva The principle of leaving no one behind, a cornerstone of the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, guides Turkmenistan's social policies. By focusing on people with disabilities and special needs, the country strengthens social protections and fosters their integration into society. This commitment comes alive at the Pushkin Russian Drama Theater's … [Read more...]
Helping Uncle Sam fade away peacefully – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi 26 September 2017 (nCa) --- What could have taken at least half a century would likely be achieved in a couple of decades ----- Trump is deftly putting the United States of America on fast track to early retirement. Here are some of the admirably imaginative things he has done since coming to power: Withdrawal from TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) … [Read more...]
Contours of increasingly visible benefits of hosting Ashgabat 2017 – Part 2
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 20 September 2017 (nCa) --- As a matter of fact, the spectrum of benefits of hosting international sporting events is quite broad, and flexible, in nature. An area near the centre of this spectrum is the composition and nature of the national identity. Every region, and every country in the region, needs to fashion an identity that is amply … [Read more...]