Kyrgyzstan: Yurt Preschools Reach Nomadic Children
Jailoo (pasture) kindergarten, Kyrgyz Republic. AKF has opened 20 jailoo preschools around Kyrgyzstan since 2006.
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Article Author: Kyrgyzstan: Yurt Preschools Reach Nomadic Children
Media Source: Eurasianet
Date: 3 August 2014
“Preschool is crucial for a child’s development,” said Burulai Aitikulova, education program officer at the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), a non-profit that piloted the idea of jailoo-based preschools in 2006. “That’s why we decided to follow the children wherever they are to give them access to education.” AKF has opened 20 jailoo…
“Preschool is crucial for a child’s development,” said Burulai Aitikulova, education program officer at the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), a non-profit that piloted the idea of jailoo-based preschools in 2006. “That’s why we decided to follow the children wherever they are to give them access to education.” AKF has opened 20 jailoo preschools around Kyrgyzstan since 2006. Their idea is now being replicated by a local foundation run by former interim president Roza Otunbayeva. That initiative oversaw the opening of 35 jailoo preschools this year, including Ananaika. Hosting 20-25 children each, they hope to reach more than 700 kids this summer.