This is a final evaluation of the JashStan: Youth as Agents of Peace and Stability in Kyrgyzstan project that Search Kyrgyzstan implemented with the financial support of the UNPBF. Search implemented Phase II of JashStan from 2018-2020 and aimed to empower youth and involve them in decision-making processes, create an enabling environment for the at-risk youth, solve the issues and grievances youth experienced, and deter youth from possible radicalization. The vast majority of JashStan participants who took part in the survey, reported that before their participation in the project they were personally affected by physical fights, and 49% were personally affected by bullying, racketeering and extortion. Additionally, the project provided opportunities for at-risk youth to increase knowledge on how to mobilize, voice their grievances, and implement local initiatives. Separate sessions for parents/caregivers proved successful in terms of turnout and interest. The sessions were integrated into the second phase of JashStan based on the lessons learned from the first phase.
January 11, 2022
