Initiative to Allow Afghan Women to Study in Neighbouring Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
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Key Information
With the support of the European Union, UNDP has begun an initiative to allow Afghan women to study in neighbouring Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The initiative aims to provide educational opportunities for Afghan women, who face far greater barriers than men to education and employment. The European Union provided a €2 million grant for the initiative, which will be implemented by UNDP over seven years. Fifty students will study for Bachelor’s, Master’s and technical degrees in agriculture, applied statistics and mining at academic establishments across Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Lead Implementing Organization(s)
Location(s)
Europe & Central Asia, South Asia
Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
Government Affiliation
Non-governmental programYears
2019 - 2025
Partner(s)
Ministry Affiliation
UnknownFunder(s)
European Union
COVID-19 Response
UnknownGeographic Scope
Global / regionalMeets gender-transformative education criteria from the TES
UnknownAreas of Work Back to Top
Education areas
Attainment
- Post-secondary
Other
- Transition from school to work
Other skills
- Financial literacy
Cross-cutting areas
- Empowerment
- Gender equality
Program participants
Target Audience(s)
Girls in school, Youth
Age
17 - 30
School Enrolment Status
All in school
School Level
- Tertiary
Other populations reached
Not applicable or unknown
Participants include
Not applicable or unknown
Program Approaches Back to Top
Reducing economic barriers
- Financial literacy training
- Scholarships/stipends for school fees
Women's empowerment programs
- Empowerment training
Program Goals Back to Top
Education goals
- Improved academic skills (literacy and numeracy)
- Increased years of schooling
Cross-cutting goals
- Improved financial literacy and savings
- Increased employment/job-related skills
- More equitable gender attitudes and norms