About Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is a Central Asian country with a population of more than 5 million people. Covering an area of 198,500 sq km, it borders Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Western China’s Xinjiang Province. The capital of the country is Bishkek. About 94% of Kyrgyzstan is mountainous with an average elevation of 2,750 m. The country is known for its natural beauty and its picturesque scenery. There are numerous alpine lakes; the most famous in the country are Issyk-Kul 170km long and 70km wide. It is the second-largest alpine lake in the world. Other alpine lakes in the country include Song-Köl, Ala-Köl, and Sary-Chelek. Kyrgyzstan is a country of contrasts. There are endless mountain ranges covered with eternal snows, vibrant colored alpine meadows, rugged rivers, and calm blue lakes. The country is rich in cultural and historical heritage at the heart of the Central Asian steppes. The smell of wormwood, views of jagged rock formations, deep glaciers, and emerald green valleys make Kyrgyzstan a dreamy reality. Kyrgyzstan is on the ancient Silk Road trading route; it offers many opportunities to explore Islamic culture and Muslim traditions.
Program Location
Our volunteer programs are located in the northeastern region of Kyrgyzstan, in the town of Karakol. The town is the administrative center of the Issyk-Kul Oblast. The town is a base for exploring the central Tien Shan Mountain range and Karakol is situated near the pearl of the country – Issyk-Kul Lake. The lake is at the bottom of a deep tectonic hollow, with an elevation of 1610 m above sea level. From all directions, the Teskey and KungeyAla-Too mountain peaks surround the lake. Snow-capped year-round, some of these mountains reach elevations of more than 5000 meters. Eighty rivers feed the lake with crystal-clear water. The climate around the lake is more moderate than the rest of the country, there is no exhausting heat or deep frost; the average air temperature in the summer months is 23-26 degrees Celsius. The water warms to comfortable 20-22 degrees Celsius in the summer. On the Coast of Issyk-Kul Lake are petroglyphic figures dated to the second millennium BC. Karakol offers numerous leisure activities. The local historical museum, the countless treks that lay just south of the city itself, and the Jety-Oguz Gorge, known for its beautifully shaped red rocks are just a few of the attractions. Every region of Issyk-Kul Oblast is enticing to the visitor. Boomsk Gorge begins at the gates to Issyk-Kul; here it is possible to raft the rugged Chui River finishing at one of the most remote parts of the area. There you can admire Engelchek Glacier, and the peaks of Khan Tengri and Pobeda Mountains, known for their high elevations.
Leadership is a member of the Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organizations.
For more information about the city, please, visit the following websites:
- History of the city https://goo.gl/s7Mhsm
- Karakol- architectural heritage https://goo.gl/TNFUK7
- Karakol – Education Center https://goo.gl/oZtnD4
- People of the city Karakol https://goo.gl/7z8ru2
- Karakol yesterday and today https://goo.gl/aP1eBg
About Youth Volunteer Organization “Leadership”
Leadership was founded on November 1, 2005, as a youth volunteer organization under the auspices of the public association Leader, a center of civic society initiatives. Leadership is a non- profit organization bringing together young volunteers with the mission of involving youth in civil society through volunteerism, project design, and cooperation both locally and internationally. Our Mission: To involve youth in civil society through volunteerism in cooperation with local and international volunteer projects. The goal of Work Camps: To promote the volunteer movement in Kyrgyzstan through local and international work camp exchanges. The program encourages youth to play an active role in varied social spheres, to develop an appreciation for international cooperative teamwork, to enrich outlooks, and to provide the opportunity for intercultural exchange. The program activities are threefold:
- International Volunteer Work Camps – local volunteers visit camps in Europe & Asia.
- Local Work Camps – Leadership hosts local work camps with international participants.
- Mid and Long-Term Volunteer Exchanges – local non-governmental organizations in need of professional exchange involve international volunteers in their activities.
# | Location | Code/Name | Types | Duration | Dates | #of vols | |
Mid and Long Term Camps | |||||||
1 | Leadership, Karakol | LSM-01 Leadership | NGO/Social | From 1 Month+ | Open Dates | 1+ | |
2 | Children’s Family, Ak-Bulun village | LSM-08 Merim Bulagy | Kids/Teaching | From 1 Month+ | Open Dates | 1+ | |
3 | Inclusive kindergarten Kiyal Kechter, Ak-Suu Village | LSM – 10 Kiyal Kechter | Kids/Disabled | From 1 Month+ | Open Dates | 1+ | |
4 | “Hand in Hand”, Przhevalsky | LSM – 12 Hand in Hand | Kids/Disabled | From 1 Month+ | Open Dates | 1+ | |
Short Term Work Camps | |||||||
1 | Ak-Suu Nursery Forest, Ak-Suu Village | LS-04 Nursery Forest | Environment/ Forest | 2 Weeks | July 28 – August 10 | 10 | |
2 | Inclusive kindergarden Kiyal Kechter, Ak-Suu Village | LS-06 Kiyal Kechter | Kids/Disabled center | 2 Weeks | July 28 – August 10 | 7 | |
3 | “Hand in Hand”, Przhevalsky | LS – 12 Hand in Hand | Kids/Disabled | 2 Weeks | June 27 – July 10 | 7 | |
4 | «Tom Sawyer Fest» Karakol | LS-13 Tom Sawyer Fest | Renovation | 2 Weeks | June 27 – July 10 | 15 |
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