http://www.noedhjaelp.dk Related articles to: Kazakhstan - DanChurchAid da-DK http://www.danchurchaid.org/sider_paa_hjemmesiden/where_we_work/central_asia_eastern_europe/kyrgyzstan_kazakhstan/read_more/kazakhstan_women_met_to_combat_loneliness_then_tackled_government?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_content=Kazakhstan&utm_campaign=rssfeeds http://www.danchurchaid.org/sider_paa_hjemmesiden/where_we_work/central_asia_eastern_europe/kyrgyzstan_kazakhstan/read_more/kazakhstan_women_met_to_combat_loneliness_then_tackled_government Margarita Zobnina, a medical biologist in the nursing profession, joined a women's group in her native Kazakhstan after the collapse of the Soviet Union, at a time when women faced not only increasing impoverishment but also loneliness. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:30:00 GMT http://www.danchurchaid.org/sider_paa_hjemmesiden/where_we_work/central_asia_eastern_europe/kyrgyzstan_kazakhstan/read_more/self_help_groups_along_asia_s_forgotten_old_silk_road?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_content=Kazakhstan&utm_campaign=rssfeeds http://www.danchurchaid.org/sider_paa_hjemmesiden/where_we_work/central_asia_eastern_europe/kyrgyzstan_kazakhstan/read_more/self_help_groups_along_asia_s_forgotten_old_silk_road If the main bridge across the Rhone River in central Geneva collapsed and was not repaired, or attended to within days, or even hours, residents of the Swiss city would be up in arms, lobbying and harassing local, regional or federal authorities to act. Action would likely soon be taken. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:43:54 GMT http://www.danchurchaid.org/sider_paa_hjemmesiden/where_we_work/central_asia_eastern_europe/kyrgyzstan_kazakhstan/read_more/curse_of_the_cotton_factory?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_content=Kazakhstan&utm_campaign=rssfeeds http://www.danchurchaid.org/sider_paa_hjemmesiden/where_we_work/central_asia_eastern_europe/kyrgyzstan_kazakhstan/read_more/curse_of_the_cotton_factory When the Soviet Union broke down in 1991, the Kazakhs had the opportunity to create their own state. However, the price of independence has been high for Kazakhstan’s large working-class population. Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:05:40 GMT http://www.danchurchaid.org/sider_paa_hjemmesiden/where_we_work/central_asia_eastern_europe/kyrgyzstan_kazakhstan/read_more/the_strength_of_community?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_content=Kazakhstan&utm_campaign=rssfeeds http://www.danchurchaid.org/sider_paa_hjemmesiden/where_we_work/central_asia_eastern_europe/kyrgyzstan_kazakhstan/read_more/the_strength_of_community The establishment of self help groups is an efficient method to fight poverty; this is the experience of DanChurchAid’s partners in Kazakhstan. Wed, 02 Aug 2006 08:24:27 GMT http://www.danchurchaid.org/sider_paa_hjemmesiden/where_we_work/central_asia_eastern_europe/kyrgyzstan_kazakhstan/read_more/house_building_and_women_self_help_groups?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_content=Kazakhstan&utm_campaign=rssfeeds http://www.danchurchaid.org/sider_paa_hjemmesiden/where_we_work/central_asia_eastern_europe/kyrgyzstan_kazakhstan/read_more/house_building_and_women_self_help_groups DanChurchAid works in Kazakhstan through two organisations, Baspana and Moldir. Both working in Almaty, Baspana is focusing on improving conditions for poor people, and Moldir is mainly working towards improving poor and vulnerable women’s conditions. Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:10:23 GMT http://www.danchurchaid.org/sider_paa_hjemmesiden/where_we_work/central_asia_eastern_europe/kyrgyzstan_kazakhstan/read_more/strengthening_local_ngos?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_content=Kazakhstan&utm_campaign=rssfeeds http://www.danchurchaid.org/sider_paa_hjemmesiden/where_we_work/central_asia_eastern_europe/kyrgyzstan_kazakhstan/read_more/strengthening_local_ngos A large part of DanChurchAid's work also focuses on strengthening local NGOs by teaching administrative skills and promoting democratic leadership as well as guidance in dealing with the authorities. Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:04:27 GMT http://www.danchurchaid.org/sider_paa_hjemmesiden/where_we_work/central_asia_eastern_europe/kyrgyzstan_kazakhstan/read_more/deterioration_of_education_and_health?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_content=Kazakhstan&utm_campaign=rssfeeds http://www.danchurchaid.org/sider_paa_hjemmesiden/where_we_work/central_asia_eastern_europe/kyrgyzstan_kazakhstan/read_more/deterioration_of_education_and_health A fifth of the population in Kazakhstan is living below the poverty line. Children in particular are affected as are pensioners and people on low incomes. Though the country is oil-rich, the surplus isn’t distributed equally. Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:00:51 GMT http://www.danchurchaid.org/sider_paa_hjemmesiden/where_we_work/central_asia_eastern_europe/kyrgyzstan_kazakhstan/read_more/an_authoritarian_presidency?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_content=Kazakhstan&utm_campaign=rssfeeds http://www.danchurchaid.org/sider_paa_hjemmesiden/where_we_work/central_asia_eastern_europe/kyrgyzstan_kazakhstan/read_more/an_authoritarian_presidency Until 1991, Kazakhstan formed part of the Soviet Union. After the independence process, the country has struggled to get back on its feet. Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:15:20 GMT http://www.danchurchaid.org/sider_paa_hjemmesiden/where_we_work/central_asia_eastern_europe/kyrgyzstan_kazakhstan/read_more/contact_information?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_content=Kazakhstan&utm_campaign=rssfeeds http://www.danchurchaid.org/sider_paa_hjemmesiden/where_we_work/central_asia_eastern_europe/kyrgyzstan_kazakhstan/read_more/contact_information Contact information on DanChurchAid's regional representative in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, based in Kyrgyzstan, and headquarters contact information in Copenhagen, Denmark. Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:23:34 GMT