Kyrgyz Republic

Dispatch from the Fellows: My time in Kyrgyzstan taught me to be kinder to my immigrant parents

Mahir Hamid was placed in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, as part of AKFC’s International Youth Fellowship program. Read his Dispatch to

Dispatch from the Fellows: Building pathways for peace

“This trip gave me a better understanding of the role that international support plays in fostering stability and development in

Fellow Features: Meet some Fellows in Tanzania, Kenya, and the Kyrgyz Republic

Growing up in the suburbs of Montreal, Mélina Nantel’s passion for social justice began at a young age and has

Nurturing the next generation

“Now, my children talk to me about their dreams and fears, just like they do with their mother.” In the

Meet the Fellows of 2024-25

In July, our 2024-2025 cohort of International Youth Fellows jetted off for their placements in Africa and Asia. We caught

Meet the Fellows of 2023

AKFC’s International Youth Fellowship Program is a unique opportunity for young leaders in Canada to bring a global dimension to

Preparing for parenthood: Childbirth classes in the Kyrgyz Republic

“I think all couples who are expecting a baby should take these classes.” Bektur lives in Kerben, a rural community

Meet the Fellows: From Kenya to the Kyrgyz Republic

Since 1989, over 500 young Canadians have participated in AKFC’s International Youth Fellowship, a program that has launched diverse careers

How Canada supports girls in Afghanistan, India, the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, and Tajikistan

On the tenth anniversary of International Day of the Girl, learn how Canadian investments are supporting and making a difference for girls in Central Asia.