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Tajikistan's New Entrepreneurs ›

Topics: Women's Empowerment, Economic Development

Mercy Corps is helping Tajik women like Mavjuda Tajibaeva fund their innovative ideas and reach their entrepreneurial dreams.

Where Wars and Conflicts are Forgotten ›

Topics: Peaceful Change, Sports

A soccer tournament works to alleviate social tensions, removes barriers and empowers community members to shape and improve the future.

A Bridge of Pride ›

In the wake of tragedy, Mercy Corps helped the people of Konchon tackle their fears by building a safe water crossing for their children.

A HIV/AIDS Awareness Program in Tajikistan ›

Topics: HIV/AIDS

An AIDS/HIV awareness campaign designed to arm Tajik citizens with knowledge against the disease.

ECHO Disaster Preparedness Project ›

Topics: Emergencies

A Little Health Learning Goes a Long Way ›

Topics: Health, Emergencies

Mercy Corps camps teach Tajik children basic hygiene, health practices

Training Tajik Farmers ›

USAID-funded program trains farmers across Tajikistan in various business-related fields contributing to more productive and diverse farms.

A Better Day ›

Topics: Agriculture

A grants and credit program as well as training programs have helped one farm in Tajikistan prosper.

Mercy Corps Program Sends Tajik Teachers Back to School ›

Topics: Education

An economics teacher-training program provides the tools to teach Tajik students the basics of economics.

Vose Emergency Resettlement Project ›

Topics: Emergencies

After a devastating flood, victims receive aid from USAID-funded construction project focused on rebuilding homes and providing electricity, sanitation facilities and clean running water.

Tajikistan Facts

  • Population (2007): 7.1 million
  • Size: slightly smaller than Wisconsin
  • Human Development Index rank: 124 (out of 179)
  • Mercy Corps has worked here since 1994
  • Primary work: Training midwives and nurses in better childbirth techniques, vocational training to rural young people, providing loans to female entrepreneurs
  • Average yearly income: $1,800
  • Population below poverty line: 60%
  • Percentage of arable land: 6.52%
  • Percentage of mountainous land: 93%

Program Details

Since 1994, Mercy Corps has been working to help communities in Tajikistan reduce the potential for violent conflict and improve the health for more than 80,000 women of childbearing age.

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