PROJECTS

In this page I would like to explain the project that I have implemented, the number of schoolchilden engaged, and activities completed in these projects: 

1. The English Access Microscholarship Program. 

Class of 2011-2013.

The English Access Microscholarship Program, an academic English learning and life skills program for gifted teens from marginalized and disadvantaged homes sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. This program consists of English language teaching/leaning as well as out of classroom and enhancement activities. These activities include drama, computers, dance, art, music, games, sports; local field trips, special cultural projects, developing leadership and life skills, building the strength of teamwork, social responsibility and tolerance events.  


Many children grow up in households with absent fathers.  Job opportunities are few and decreasing, as migrant workers are expelled from Russia.  Girls marry younger, and boys continue to seek employment abroad.It is essential for Tajikistan's future that this generation has educational opportunities and a chance to contribute to society. Post will support reforms in teacher training and education finance. In all of our programs, we intended to increase participation and engagement with this generation, particularly those who are economically and politically disenfranchised, so as to have a positive impact on the future of the country. With the English Access Microscholarship Program, we met the mission goal of increasing the abilities and opportunities for youth to contribute to society. English language and exchange programs will enable young people to access a wider world of news, science and culture, improve their employment opportunities, and gain a greater sense of responsibility in the future of their society.
For more info, please visit the link below:
https://tj.usembassy.gov/embassy/dushanbe/grant-programs/english-access-microscholarship/

Class of 2012-2014.

Class of 2014-2016.

Alumni Grants of the U.S. Embassy, Tajikistan

The below information details grants that I have received through my school:

Those pupils, undergraduate students, teachers, scholars and other professions who are selected to receive scholarships funded by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs can easily become alumni of U.S. government exchange programs and also are eligible to apply for alumni grant programs up to USD $3,000 for individuals and USD $5,000 for organizations. But sometimes proposals that have innovative ideas will even get support more than the mentioned amount of money. This grant is announced once or twice a year by U.S. Embassies around the world and it helps alumni projects, such as summer camps, teacher trainings, and youth development. It is the best way to share experiences and ideas learned during the exchange program. In 2009, I was selected to participate in a six week professional exchange program in the U.S. supported by the U.S. government, and in 2010 I submitted my first project proposal and fortunately it received support from the U.S. Embassy, Tajikistan. Here is a link for more info:
https://tj.usembassy.gov/education-culture/alumni/

1. Alumni Small Grants Program, 2015

Project goal:

The goal of this project was to conduct three summer camps and during the summer camp to introduce, and explain a wide range of educational activities such as: English language, American history and culture, life skills, safety awareness, music, sports and art along with many fun activities.

 Project objectives:

- To carry out three ten days-long summer camps with 60 schoolchildren (20 pupils per camp) ages 10 – 13 of Navdi Community Center of Rasht district

- To conduct activities about English language, American history and culture, life skills, safety awareness, music, sports, and art along with many fun activities in the camps

 Target group:

- 60 schoolchildren only, aged 10 to 13, from surrounding villages of Navdi Jamoat (community center)

Dance: "Cha cha"

One day of the each summer camp was dedicated to conduct the following workshop with the pupils:

Safety Awareness:

- Organize a community workshop to educate participants about what to do in the event of an injury or accident or any other natural disaster, the importance of personal hygiene and washing hands with soap in controlling the spread of disease, environment, life skills, safety awareness

- To educate camp participants about drugs, alcohol, crime, abuse, smoking, suicide, and pornography

- Educate camp participants to go to schools to teach children about: safety when crossing roads, crossing streets, leaving home, using crosswalks, and so on

Also, students will visit American Corner to learn about its activities and resources that they can use, such as books, cartoons, and so on. 

2. Summer English Club, 2011-2015 

This club was supported by me as a voluneer teacher in Kochon village, Rasht, Tajikistan as my contribution, with the aim of offering free English language, sports, music, and drawing classes, increasing life and leadership skills, and promoting volunteering to 30 students ages 10 – 13 who desire to study during the summer vacation months. Each year since 2011-2015, 30 schoolchildren were accepted in this club with the total number of 150 pupils. 

3. Summer Leadership Club, June – August, 2014.

I received a grant to conduct this project from U.S. based NGO Bridges to Tajikistan. The funding organization provided me with leadership teaching and learning materials to be used for the project. More than 20 schoolchildren (10 boys and 10 girls) were involved in this project. At the end of the program, schoolchildren were asked to create their action plans to continue and conduct community service programs.

I emphasize that people everywhere have the same fundamental challenges and concerns: concerns surrounding of family, jobs and education, safety, and the environment. People all over the world also are inspired by the same things, like love of family and friends, beauty, art, and music. Building connections with people around the world to address common problems and share ideas and possible solutions is a great way to become a global citizen. As a result, I encourage my students to apply for educational exchange programs and participate in Skype calls, exchange letters, and play Mystery Skype games. Before hosting the Skype chat, I teach my students about that country's history and culture. In my opinion, these kinds of programs help my students to learn and explore the world and become global citizens.

4. Alumni Small grants, 2011

Name of activity 1:                   Two summer camps;

Participants:     

60 schoolchildren; (30 in Kochon village and 30 in Kull village which is located 22 kilometers from the district's center

Topics taught:  

Everyday English; American history, culture, traditions, holidays and celebrations; and education in the U.S.

Duration:                                     6 days each camp;

Name of activity 2:                     Civil Rights and Preventative Health Care Seminars;

Participants:                                60 pupils of the camp;

Topics discussed:           

1. The fundamentals of good nutrition, the importance of hand washing with soap, and other principles of sanitation and disease prevention. Taking the lead in promoting healthy behaviors in their schools and communities. Each participant was provided with a small kit containing soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush and nail clippers.

2. Civil rights with special emphasis on the rights of children.

Duration:                                        1 day in each camp;

5. Alumni Small grants, 2010

Name of activity 1:                        Summer camp;

Participants:                                   35 schoolchildren from rural areas of Rasht District;

Topics taught:                
Everyday English; American history, culture, traditions, holidays and celebrations; and education in the U.S.

Duration:                                        6 days;

Name of activity 2:                         Child Rights Seminar;

Participants:                                    35 pupils of the camp;

Topics discussed:     
Children's rights and the importance of knowing their rights to participate in public life.

Duration:                                         3 days;

6. The Democracy Commission Small Grants, 2011-2012, U.S. Embassy, Dushanbe

The project conducted a number of educational activities under volunteer club in Navdi Jamoat to get youth involved in the social problems of their local communities, and, finally, we conducted a summer camp for twenty underprivileged and at-risk youth from remote Rasht Valley villages. The following activities were conducted under this grant:

1.  Summer camp for 20 schoolchildren from poor and vulnerable families: The activities included some English language classes and discussion of American sports and arts. The summer camp had short English language lessons, such as “greetings, saying goodbye, days of the week, colors, months, countries, good manners” and so on. During the summer camps described above, one day was devoted to training in basic preventative health care and civil rights with special emphasis on the rights of children. Students got trainings on fundamentals of good nutrition, the importance of hand washing with soap, importance of education and other principles of sanitation and disease prevention. They also trained to take the lead in promoting healthy behaviors in their schools and communities.

2.      Volunteer Club. I created a permanent volunteer club and trained 15 schoolchildren ages 14-16 in Navdi community center to conduct a number of community events to raise awareness about certain issues, including AIDS, youth community service projects, environmental projects, educational and after school programs, community policing, and life skill acquisition. These all helped current volunteers and newcomers and helped them to learn that they are also a part of their communities. Volunteers met in this club to conduct several community programs such as prevention of HIV/AIDS and spring cleanup. And the English Access girls who served as volunteers invited qualified lawyers to have meetings with 25 schoolgirls ages 14-16 from the villages surrounding the Navdi community where they could gain knowledge about their rights, access, and the importance of education.     

Volunteers also helped two schools with the recycle bins, plastic bags and explained how to take away trash. In addition, they discussed feeding students at school in safe, focusing on the importance of clean dishes, safe drinking water, and washing hands before eating. 

Alumni Small Grants received by my English Access Alumni group, 2011

The summer camp started with morning exercises to stay healthy, English language lessons, and community service learning.  Before the start of the summer camp, US English Language Specialist Jode Brexa and Zebo Murodova, a TEA Fellow, visited the Access program and shared their knowledge about English. As the guests learned that the Access kids have summer camp, they helped Access students to work as team-teachers and trained them to make English classes more fun and interesting so they divided Access students into groups of four with three members each and the students made their lesson plans for the summer camp.

Participants:                                       20 schoolgirls

Topics discussed:                               

1. English language – greetings, saying goodbye, days of the week, colors, months, countries, good manners

2. How to help and protect communities, environmental stewardship, personal hygiene and safety at home

Duration:                                            6 days

GTZ/Education, Tajikistan Country Office.

June 2007- June 2008.  Support to Basic Education Program, sponsored by GTZ/Education, provided equipment for the first English language and computer classes to 25 students aged 12 to 16.