Internet Access and Training Program (IATP)

IATP centers in Kyrgyzstan hosted a series of online discussions in May to address the issues surrounding labor emigration from the country. Between 350,000 to 500,000 Kyrgyz nationals, out of an overall population of roughly 6 million, work either seasonally or full-time in foreign countries, according to some estimates. While labor migration brings money into the economy from abroad, some leaving the country are well-educated, energetic, and experienced people who often take their families with them.

IATP centers in Kyrgyzstan hosted a series of online discussions in May to address the issues surrounding labor emigration from the country. Between 350,000 to 500,000 Kyrgyz nationals, out of an overall population of roughly 6 million, work either seasonally or full-time in foreign countries, according to some estimates. While labor migration brings money into the economy from abroad, some leaving the country are well-educated, energetic, and experienced people who often take their families with them.

In May, IATP continued its Migration Management project, which has helped mitigate the potential dangers and difficulties of seeking work overseas. Project activities in May included an online discussion for residents of eight Eurasian countries to share their migration experiences, informational events in IATP centers across Tajikistan, and even an informational film screening about migration at the Kulyab Airport for potential labor migrants. An economy devastated by the 1990's civil war has led to the emigration of Tajiks seeking better opportunities abroad. According to unofficial data, today more than one million of Tajik citizens go abroad for seasonal work.

In May, IATP continued its Migration Management project, which has helped mitigate the potential dangers and difficulties of seeking work overseas. Project activities in May included an online discussion for residents of eight Eurasian countries to share their migration experiences, informational events in IATP centers across Tajikistan, and even an informational film screening about migration at the Kulyab Airport for potential labor migrants. An economy devastated by the 1990's civil war has led to the emigration of Tajiks seeking better opportunities abroad. According to unofficial data, today more than one million of Tajik citizens go abroad for seasonal work.

More than 40 people from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine acquired knowledge about different social and legal problems facing labor migrants in Russia during an online discussion on May 11. The online discussion, part of IATP's Migration Management project in Tajikistan, was led by Kamol Akramov, director of international job placement company Tajikaviatour and director for the project Development of Interaction and Cooperation in Migration.

More than 40 people from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine acquired knowledge about different social and legal problems facing labor migrants in Russia during an online discussion on May 11. The online discussion, part of IATP's Migration Management project in Tajikistan, was led by Kamol Akramov, director of international job placement company Tajikaviatour and director for the project Development of Interaction and Cooperation in Migration.

More than 15 potential labor migrants and representatives of nongovernmental organizations gained information about migrating to Russia during the online discussion at IATP centers in Dushanbe, Khorog, Khujand, Kulyab, and Kurgan-Tube, Tajikistan. Zokir Zoirov, an employee of STS TV (СТС) in Russia and former active user of Kurgan-Tube IATP center, led the discussion on April 28. Zoirov became the STS TV webmaster after he learned Web design skills at the IATP Kurgan-Tube center. Through his process of migration for his current position in Russia, including the legal steps, he learned the registration procedures. He readily agreed to share advice with potential migrants, who have never been in Russia.

More than 15 potential labor migrants and representatives of nongovernmental organizations gained information about migrating to Russia during the online discussion at IATP centers in Dushanbe, Khorog, Khujand, Kulyab, and Kurgan-Tube, Tajikistan. Zokir Zoirov, an employee of STS TV (СТС) in Russia and former active user of Kurgan-Tube IATP center, led the discussion on April 28. Zoirov became the STS TV webmaster after he learned Web design skills at the IATP Kurgan-Tube center. Through his process of migration for his current position in Russia, including the legal steps, he learned the registration procedures. He readily agreed to share advice with potential migrants, who have never been in Russia.

Over 50 Georgians, mainly women and young people, gained the necessary knowledge to protect themselves from human trafficking - a topical problem, affecting both developing and developed countries - in a series of the IATP-sponsored seminars in March. IATP cooperated with several NGOs, such as the International Organization for Migration, the Georgian Young Lawyers Association and People in Need, which provided their experts to serve as trainers. In March, IATP hosted a total of five events, including a countywide online forum, to educate Georgians about the dangers of human trafficking and illegal migration.

Over 50 Georgians, mainly women and young people, gained the necessary knowledge to protect themselves from human trafficking - a topical problem, affecting both developing and developed countries - in a series of the IATP-sponsored seminars in March. IATP cooperated with several NGOs, such as the International Organization for Migration, the Georgian Young Lawyers Association and People in Need, which provided their experts to serve as trainers. In March, IATP hosted a total of five events, including a countywide online forum, to educate Georgians about the dangers of human trafficking and illegal migration.