Rousto Charity Volunteer-powered community action in Tajikistan — delivered with dignity, local knowledge, and accountability.

USAID/American Councils

Community Connections Project

January 2013 — July 2015

Cost $73,047

Project goal

to build the capacity of professionals in four key areas: 1) Community-based Agricultural Development, 2) Family Medicine, 3) Training on Quality Reading in Primary School, 4) Processing of Agricultural Products and Food Safety through a study tour to the United States.

Outcome

Fifty professionals selected on a merit basis attended a three-week internship course in the U.S. and improved their theoretical background and practical expertise in the areas of their professional development. The project participants have introduced the best practices they have acquired in the U.S. in their home towns upon their return.