Поддержка и развитие молодежи Кыргызстана

Who We Are

About the Institute

The Public Foundation “Institute for Youth Development” (IYD) is a leading organization advancing youth work and youth policy development in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Institute for Youth Development brings together active and socially engaged young people who are committed to the development of Kyrgyzstan. Through their collective efforts, it serves as both a navigator and a leader in identifying, creating, and expanding existing and emerging opportunities for young people across the country

More about the Institute

Why Choose Us?

Institute for Youth Development in Numbers

These figures represent the real impact of our programs, events, and projects — empowering young people to grow, gain knowledge, develop skills, and turn their ideas into action.

120+

Youth initiatives launched and successfully implemented

45+

Projects funded and supported

250+

Educational and social events held nationwide

15 000+

Young people engaged through initiatives of the Institute for Youth Development

Aidana, 21 years old

"Participating in the Jashtar program helped me believe in myself and take the first step towards realizing my idea. I gained new knowledge, support, and confidence in my abilities."

Nursultan, 23 years old

"Thanks to Jashtar, I gained practical experience and met like-minded people. This experience became an important turning point in my development."

Aiturgun, 22 years old

"The Jashtar programs gave me the opportunity to develop leadership skills and look at my future in a new way. It was a valuable and inspiring journey."

Success stories

Real stories of young people from across the country! They gain new knowledge, valuable experience, and meaningful opportunities — often becoming a turning point and a catalyst for positive change in their lives.

Personal growth
Practical experience
Mentor support
Projects across the country
Skills for the future
Personal growth
Personal growth
Practical experience
Mentor support
Projects across the country
Skills for the future
Practical experience
Mentor support
Projects across the country

Personal growth
Practical experience
Mentor support
Projects across the country
Skills for the future
Personal growth
Personal growth
Practical experience
Mentor support
Projects across the country
Skills for the future
Practical experience
Mentor support
Projects across the country

Our mission

We believe that every young person deserves equal access to education, support, and opportunity. Our mission is to empower youth to grow, bring their ideas to life, discover their purpose, and contribute to the future of the country.

Support for Youth

We inspire, mentor, and support youth-led projects — guiding them from initial ideas to full-scale implementation and sustainable impact.

Skills Development and Leadership

We deliver educational programs, trainings, and forums designed to help young people unlock their potential, strengthen leadership abilities, and build essential life and career skills.

Opportunities for Youth Growth

We create platforms and environments where young people can learn, collaborate, and turn their ambitions into real opportunities for personal and professional development.

WHAT'S NEW?

News

We regularly share news about programs, trainings, grants, and opportunities that help young people grow and realize their ideas.

30.04.2026

Applications Open for the Training of Trainers (ToT) Program

Applications are now open for the ToT program aimed at developing youth knowledge in public administration, electoral processes, and civic participation.

24.04.2026

Voices of Quiz Participants

Quiz participants share their expectations and impressions — why they joined and what participation means to them.

23.04.2026

Youth GO National Digital Hackathon

Join the Youth GO National Hackathon: create your own digital project, develop your skills, and reach the финал in Bishkek.

22.04.2026

Youth GO Working Visit to Ton District

The Youth GO team visited Ton District to assess the implementation of small grants and meet with partners and initiative groups.

21.04.2026

Large-Scale Quiz Held in Ton District

A large-scale quiz in Ton District brought together active youth and created an atmosphere of real intellectual competition.

18.04.2026

Youth Quiz Held in Osh as Part of Youth GO

An intellectual quiz in Osh brought young people together to test their knowledge of human rights, digital rights, and safe migration.

17.04.2026

Youth GO Monitoring Visit to Aitmatov District

The Youth GO team visited Aitmatov District to assess the implementation of small grants, discuss project results, and meet with partners and youth.

16.04.2026

Quiz Held for Youth in Aitmatov District

A quiz for youth was held in Aitmatov District, bringing teams together to test their knowledge, logic, and teamwork skills.

15.04.2026

Youth GO Monitoring Visit to Kara-Balta

The Youth GO team visited Kara-Balta, where they discussed project results with the deputy mayor and met with initiative groups in preparation for small grants.