About Us
Central Asia Institute empowers communities of Central Asia through literacy and education, especially for girls, promotes peace through education, and conveys the importance of these activities globally.
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Places: Remote Underserved Mountain Communities Central Asia Institute community projects are in remote mountain villages of northern Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. The terrain varies from the highest consolidation of high peaks in the world to miles of high desert plateau. Very few organizations serve the remote areas where we work. |
| People: Ancient Silk Road Cultures and Customs The people and cultures of Central Asia are as varied and diverse as the landscape, blending to create a tapestry of customs, languages and cultures that have flourished for thousands of years. The shared commonality between these proud people is their Islamic faith, which accents strong family unity and community spirit. |
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Self-Sustainability: The Key to Long-Term Success We believe in the parable: “Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.” Over the last decade, we have developed innovative techniques that encourage people to take responsibility for their own well-being and vitality. |
| Collaborative Efforts: Through Community Partnerships Each one of Central Asia Institute’s projects is locally initiated and involves community participation. A committee of elders guides each selected project. Before a project starts, the community matches project funds with local resources and labor. This commitment ensures a project’s viability and long term success. Local NGO’s (Non-Government Organizations) and village communities are selected for their dedication, initiative, and accountability to facilitate our community partnerships. We take great care to cooperate with the various governmental, political, and religious groups of this complex region. We meet this cross-cultural challenge without affiliation to any particular group. |
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