Philemon House is a Soviet-era kindergarten turned bed-and-breakfast that provides a quiet oasis for travelers visiting Bishkek and beyond. The guesthouse is a support service for volunteers who are addressing many social needs/problems, such as: poverty, health, domestic abuse, orphans/homeless, community development, treatment of and care for the disabled, education, micro-business development, etc.
Read MoreFatherLand is an ethno-tourism showcase project to help develop attractive and sustainable tourism experiences through “Yurt Conversion'' trailer kits that offer at least four ecologically-safe toilet options. They will be available to the community at zero investment through “lease to own” or grants to local families in appropriate locations. Additionally, they will demonstrate inclusive practices with 100% of non-reinvested earnings going to the local service providers and to show that ecotourism can be an attraction instead of a financial burden.
Read MoreIntegrated CA is processing animal manure in a bio-digester which produces organic fertilizer to restore depleted farmland, and renewable fuel (methane) for heat, cooking and industry – like greenhouses in the harsh winters for year-around vegetable production. Partnering with companies across the ag sector as well as NGO’s, educational, and government entities, Sustainable Farming R&D demonstrates to Kyrgyz farmers a more ecological, effective, and profitable way.
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