Kyrgyzstan

Putting the Pieces Together: Common Ground Journalism

Kabar Ordo uses media to create dialogue (“kabar” means news in Central Asian languages, and “ordo” is a traditional gathering place for nomadic people).

Unlike much of the current media content, which can be overly politicized and dull, Kabar Ordo’s content is filled with a wide variety of themes that show the human side of the story. Participating journalists, who are predominantly under the age of 25, are pushed to examine their own stereotypes and create work that reflects Kyrgyzstan’s diversity.

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Pulling the Right Strings: Using Drama to Tell the Whole Story

Youth theater can be a powerful instrument for change, providing a transformational experience for young performers and empowering them to lead the call for tolerance and peace. Several months after the 2010 violence, SFCG provided programmatic support to the Central Asian Alliance for Water (CAAW), through a partnership with International Resources Group (IRG) by training staff on how to use participatory puppetry performances to promote peacebuilding.

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