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
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.
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.
22.06.2026
Youth GO Forum Highlights in One Minute
The key moments of the Youth GO Final National Forum are captured in a one-minute video highlighting dialogue, innovation, and youth engagement.
20.06.2026
Youth GO Final National Forum
The Youth GO Final National Forum brought together young people, local government representatives, partners, and experts in Bishkek to discuss the project's results and future development opportunities.
11.06.2026
Final Event of the Youth GO Digital Caravan
The final event of the Youth GO Digital Caravan took place at Jashtyk Arena, bringing participants together and marking an important milestone in promoting digital skills among young people.
08.06.2026
Institute for Youth Development at KIT Forum 2026
The Institute for Youth Development took part in KIT Forum 2026, presenting its initiatives at Startup Alley and establishing new partnerships.
02.06.2026
Digital Caravan of Transparency Visits Cholpon-Ata
A meeting within the framework of the Digital Caravan of Transparency was held in Cholpon-Ata, focusing on personal data protection, youth digital participation, and modern digital tools.
31.05.2026
Applications Open for the JashOi Educational Program
The JashOi program offers young people an opportunity to gain new knowledge, participate in interactive activities, and work with environmental experts.
28.05.2026
Training on Digital Tools for Civic Participation Held in Ton District
A training session in Bokonbaev village helped participants develop digital skills, learn content creation techniques, and improve their public speaking abilities.
21.05.2026
“My Story with IRM” Contest Dedicated to the 15th Anniversary
Share your story connected with IRM, participate in the contest, and become part of the organization's 15th anniversary celebration.
19.05.2026
The Digital Caravan Sets Off Across the Regions of Kyrgyzstan
The Digital Caravan will bring together young people from different regions of Kyrgyzstan to explore digital literacy, modern technologies, and opportunities for civic participation.
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.
Jashtar Community
You are not alone on the path of development
Join an active youth community, share ideas, find support, and learn together with those who strive for growth.
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STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contacts
Phone
+996 220 699 909- By empowering the youth, we develop the nation
- JASHTAR.ORG
- Institute for Youth Development
- By empowering the youth, we develop the nation
- JASHTAR.ORG
- Institute for Youth Development
- By empowering the youth, we develop the nation
- JASHTAR.ORG
- Institute for Youth Development
- By empowering the youth, we develop the nation
- By empowering the youth, we develop the nation
- JASHTAR.ORG
- Institute for Youth Development
- By empowering the youth, we develop the nation
- JASHTAR.ORG
- Institute for Youth Development
- By empowering the youth, we develop the nation
- JASHTAR.ORG
- Institute for Youth Development
- By empowering the youth, we develop the nation