Bishkek, April 28, 2014 / Kabar /. New children’s books, developed by the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and Kyrgyzstan Mountain Societies Development Support Program (MSDSP KG), were officially launched during a roundtable on 25 April, in the presence of senior officials from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic. Around 60 participants including the authors, illustrators of books, representatives of the Book Chamber of the Kyrgyz Academy of Education, State Commission on Languages, donors, and partners’ representatives attended the event.
The stories and poems, written by local authors selected through an open and competitive process, highlight the importance of diversity, friendship and tolerance towards environment. Within the framework of the Strengthening the Civil Society in Central Asia project, supported by the Aga Khan Foundation, local writers received an opportunity to acquire new skills through trainings on subjects such as Pluralism in Children’s Books and Improvement of the Organizational Structure. Additionally, the National Union of Writers received IT equipment, within the project’s framework.
via Aga Khan Foundation presents new books for children :: Kabar – Kyrgyz National News Agency.
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