- American Councils is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the C5+O.N.E. (Opening Networks through English) Regional Conference on Energy and Environment, which took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The event brought together over 130 participants from five Central Asian countries—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—to discuss critical issues related to energy and environmental collaboration.The conference opened with welcoming remarks from Yuliya… Read More
- A program of the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program promotes fostering connections and cross-cultural appreciation between citizens of the United States and countries across Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. The program was established in 1992 by former Senator Bill Bradley after the Soviet Union's dissolution. Initially focused on 12 countries in Europe and Eurasia, FLEX has since expanded to 22 countries… Read More
- The American Space-Vahdat Extension, a program implemented by American Councils in partnership with and through the generous funding of Spirit of America, supports the Afghan refugee community in Tajikistan through youth leadership, work readiness, and educational programs. These initiatives aim to equip Afghan youth with essential skills and knowledge for their personal and professional development. Since its inception, more than 1,870 girls and boys have participated in long… Read More
- On May 15, American Councils for International Education staff from the office in Tajikistan organized the U.S. Alumni Network of Tajikistan (USANT) regional conference in Khatlon. Coinciding with International Family Day, the USANT conference focused on addressing the issues of family breakdown and domestic violence. The event aimed to unite efforts in combating these pressing issues and was attended by 52 participants from a variety of fields including civil society organizations, local… Read More
- American Councils for International Education is partnering to advance educational assessment in Uzbekistan through the USAID All Children Succeeding Activity (ACS). This initiative, backed by a $25 million investment over five years, focuses on enhancing foundational skills among primary school students in Uzbekistan through inclusive education, including assessment activities and stakeholder engagement. The goal of USAID's All Children Succeeding Activity is to support the Government of… Read More
- TASHKENT, Uzbekistan – A remarkable milestone was recently achieved in Uzbekistan's educational landscape as the English Speaking Nation (ESN) program concluded with the successful training of over 18,000 English teachers. This monumental effort enhanced the language proficiency of educators and supported the delivery of high-quality English instruction to secondary school students nationwide. Culminating in a closing ceremony on April 20, this four-year, $7 million program stands as a… Read More
- Since 2017, the U.S.-Kazakhstan University Partnership Program, implemented by American Councils for International Education and the U.S. Embassy in Astana, has established a strong network of Kazakh and U.S. higher education institutions. American Councils and the U.S. Embassy were able to unite teams of 31 U.S. and 34 Kazakh universities through workshops, trainings, and guidance on building relationships between higher education institutions of the two countries. 42 university… Read More
- On January 18, American Councils for International Education in Almaty, Kazakhstan hosted a closing ceremony for the U.S.-Kazakhstan University Partnerships Program's "University Governance and Financial Management Workshops and Pilot Projects." The event was held to honor the collaborative efforts of six Kazakh universities and seven experts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison). These institutions worked together throughout 2023 to implement various projects related to revenue… Read More
- From July 16th to 30th, American Councils held the first All-Uzbekistan Access Summer Camp for 68 students of Access programs throughout Uzbekistan. Funded by the U.S. Embassy-Tashkent, the Access Summer Camp brought together 68 recent graduates of 18 local Access programs for an intensive two-week program focusing on building English language skills, developing leadership, making new friends, and having fun with traditional camp activities.This camp was an immersive language experience with… Read More
- On August 14, the Tajikistan Secondary School English Teachers Professional Development Program (TSSET) held an Opening Ceremony in Dushanbe. This pivotal event signified the official commencement of a 60-hour cascade professional development program for secondary school English teachers, equipping them to represent TSSET as national trainers and continue improving English pedagogy in Tajikistan. Implemented in a collaboration between American Councils and English Without Borders, TSSET is a… Read More
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