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| The AAR office in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan
was opened in Nov. 2001. It was initially set up to provide assistance to the
Afghan refugees fleeing their country from the military action by the American
and British forces following the terrorist attacks in the US on September 11,
2001. Once we started our aid activities for the Afghan refugees on the borders
of Afghanistan and Tajikistan, we quickly saw that while a lot of international
aid was being delivered to the Afghan refugees, the poverty-stricken Tajiks
were being left out of the picture. Today, providing medical assistance and
supporting the self-reliance of Tajiks with disabilities form part of our operation
in Tajikistan. |
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| Self-reliance Support for People
with Disabilities |
 Tajikistan
is still trying to overcome the consequences of the 7-year civil war which
followed its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Although the country
is on its way to recovery, public assistance for persons with disabilities
is virtually nonexistent. Malnourishment and lack of medical assistance are
some
of the difficulties which face people with disabilities. Families’ lives
are also impacted not only by the burden of looking after the disabled member,
but also by economic hardship as a result.
In cooperation with self-help organizations, we set up beekeeping businesses
in Rasht and Tavildara districts in June 2007. The distribution of honey
should contribute to improving the health of the disabled and their families.
This joint effort has also given us the opportunity to help these organizations
to strengthen their operational strategies. Shipment of much needed farming
equipment such as tractors and cultivating machines and giving advice on
farmland management have also been part of our assistance. |
 Apiculture
in Tajikistan.
Honey is known for its high nutritional value. The big demand for honey makes
beekeeping a promising endeavor. |
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| Medical Assistance |
 Since
its independence in 1991, Tajikistan has received aid from various countries
and organizations, but much of it has been in the form of temporary assistance
such as distribution of medication. Taking into consideration that the
government lacks the resources to renew and maintain medical equipment,
AAR JAPAN has rebuilt old hospitals and provided medical equipment in
the eastern mountainous region. We have also organized mobile clinics
using the
rebuilt hospitals as hubs. Our efforts will continue to focus on securing
a healthcare environment which can provide medical examinations and treatment
for the people of this region. |
| Healthcare
project for the people of Nurobod district.In Kavtalguzal where
we launched a healthcare campaign for women. |
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Tajikistan
