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.
12.10.2026
ToT Programme Practical Stage: Young Trainers Deliver Training Sessions Across Kyrgyzstan
As part of the practical stage of the ToT programme, participants delivered their own training sessions and educational activities for young people across Kyrgyzstan, applying their knowledge and promoting civic participation skills.
09.10.2026
IYD Announces a Tender for Trainers and Experts
The Institute for Youth Development invites qualified specialists to participate in the “Balдар Үнү” project tender to develop and deliver training sessions on digital safety, cyberbullying prevention, and positive parenting.
17.09.2026
When a Personal Story Becomes the Foundation of a Business
🍎 When a Personal Story Becomes the Foundation of a Business The idea behind Jemish Snacks began with a desire to find a safer alternative to conventional sweets for her child. Several years of searching, experimenting, and learning about drying technology gradually turned into her own fruit chips production business. An important milestone along this journey was Saltanat Mamatbekova’s participation in the “3.2.1-Start!” programme, implemented by the Institute for Youth Development (IYD). The
24.08.2026
From a Few Saplings to His Own Sea Buckthorn Farm
Kuban Abdybekov’s story shows how an idea, training, and grant support helped him establish his own sea buckthorn farm. Today, the project is growing, producing its first harvest, and creating new opportunities for sustainable agriculture.
03.08.2026
Youth GO: The Journey We Took Together
Every project eventually comes to an end. But its true value remains in the people, knowledge, partnerships, and initiatives that continue to transform communities. Thank you to everyone who was part of Youth GO. Together, we proved that young people can be a powerful driving force for positive change. 💙 Swipe through the carousel and look back on the journey we took together.
23.07.2026
“My Story with IRM” Contest Results: Congratulations to the Winners!
The “My Story with IRM” contest, celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Institute for Youth Development, has come to an end. Thank you to everyone who shared their heartfelt stories, and congratulations to the winners!
07.07.2026
Kara-Balta Youth Organize the “Bizdin Chakyryk” Environmental Campaign
As part of the “Kelechek” project, young people in Kara-Balta joined representatives of local self-government for the “Bizdin Chakyryk” environmental campaign, aimed at improving the urban environment and promoting civic responsibility.
03.07.2026
The Training Stage of the ToT Programme on Civic Participation and Electoral Processes Concludes in Bishkek
The three-day training stage of the ToT programme for young trainers has concluded in Bishkek. Participants strengthened their training skills through practical assignments, teamwork, and conducting mini-training sessions.
26.06.2026
The First Stage of the ToT Programme on Civic Participation and Electoral Processes Concludes in Osh
The three-day training stage of the ToT programme for young trainers has concluded in Osh. Participants explored the fundamentals of civic participation and electoral processes while developing their communication and facilitation skills. The next stage of the programme lies ahead.
24.06.2026
Youth GO Civic Tech Hackathon Final: Winners Announced
The Youth GO Civic Tech Hackathon final took place as part of the project’s closing forum. The winning teams were KelechekTech, SaySalam, and Monchok.
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- 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