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In Kazakhstan, rural women are forming collectives to improve their livelihoods
Publication: Global Voices
Author: Nurbek Bekmurzaev
Source published: 31/10/2026, 13:38:41 UTC
Briefing created: 31/10/2026, 13:48:09 UTC
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Briefings
In Qyzylsay, Kazakhstan, rural women formed collectives to address water shortages and improve civic participation. In 2026, activist Nazgul Aidabossynova trained ten women in digital skills, empowering them to document water issues, track unpaid labor, and advocate for cooperative irrigation. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on manual irrigation, which can take up to 60 hours per month, and to enable women to access eGov services and secure digital security. This project is part of the Digital Spark granting scheme under the EECA project, implemented by the Metamorphosis Foundation and TechSoup in partnership with CIVICUS.
Key points
- In Qyzylsay, Kazakhstan, rural women formed collectives to address water shortages and improve civic participation.
- In 2026, ten women received training on digital skills to document water issues, track unpaid labor, and advocate for cooperative irrigation.
Context
This finding comes from a Global Voices article about the Digital Spark granting scheme, implemented by the Metamorphosis Foundation and TechSoup in partnership with CIVICUS. The project focuses on the Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI) covering the Global South, specifically addressing climate change impacts and governance challenges in rural Kazakhstan.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single interview with Nazgul Aidabossynova from Qyzylsay, Kazakhstan. The project's full scope and long-term outcomes remain unverified beyond the reported training sessions and initial impact examples.
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