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KYRGYZSTAN

Kyrgyzstan became a GCERF partner country in 2023. GCERF has invested USD 2 million supporting 7 local civil society organisations to implement initiatives aimed at preventing violent extremism. 

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  • Chuy
  • Jalal-Abad
  • Osh
  • Ysyk-Köl
Background and Context
Country Snapshot
Key Results
Investment Strategy
Background & Context

Understanding Violent
 Extremism in Kyrgyzstan

Camps and prisons in northeastern Syria and Iraq house numerous citizens of Kyrgyzstan (men, women, and children) who travelled to the region to join violent extremist groups. Bishkek stands out as a global leader in repatriating its citizens, especially women and children, ensuring that once they return home, they undergo successful rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Additionally, in Kyrgyzstan, there are also a significant number of individuals serving prison sentences who are either related to violent extremism or are at risk of radicalisation.

GCERF'S UNIQUE INVESTMENT MODEL

Country
 Support Mechanism

GCERF pioneers a unique model of investment designed to promote a whole-of-society approach and ensure the sustainability of our programmes. Under this model, in each partner country, we support national governments in establishing a steering committee called the Country Support Mechanism (CSM).

In Kyrgyzstan, CSM is under renewal, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs has taken the initiative and is renewing the composition of the group by including various agencies that will work not only on rehabilitation and reintegration (R&R), but also on broader efforts to prevent violent extremism (PVE). 

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Key Drivers of Violent Extremism
Socioeconomic marginalisation

Widespread poverty and unemployment, particularly among women, limiting access to economic opportunities and increasing social and economic exclusion.

Religious and ideological vacuum

Growing disillusionment with the secular system, leading to a lack of shared values or guiding beliefs within society.

 

Political instability and financial corruption

Weak governance and corruption eroding public trust in state institutions and undermining effective political and economic systems.

Results at a Glance

Key Results

Total amount invested (USD)
$ 0 M+
Grants
0
Civil society organisations
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Returnee women and women leaders equipped with vocational skills and entrepreneurship support to facilitate sustainable reintegration into communities
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Frontline workers, government authorities and religious leaders trained on referral mechanisms, case management and social issues to strengthen R&R efforts and create an enabling environment
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Government members and women group leaders received training on R&R and trauma- and violence-informed care (TVIC) for improving the effectiveness of R&R processes
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Women and children returning from Iraq and Syria received comprehensive psychosocial support to address trauma and facilitate their reintegration into communities
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Investment & grant figures updated May 2026 · Programme results updated December 2025

Our Approach

Investment Strategy
 in Kyrgyzstan

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Support the rehabilitation, resocialisation, and reintegration of people returning from Iraq and Northeast Syria with a special focus on women and children
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Support the reintegration of individuals convicted of extremist offences through comprehensive support during incarceration and upon release
Design sans titre
Create an enabling environment for return, rehabilitation and reintegration of people and prevent others from leaving
Our IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS

Active Grants
 in Kyrgyzstan

Current Grants 2 Active
01 SOS Children’s Villages Kyrgyzstan
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Grant Overview
Amount
USD 1,000,000
Duration
Jul 2024 – Jun 2026
Implementing Partners
Principal Recipient
SOS Children’s Villages Kyrgyzstan
Sub-Recipients
Childhood Institute
Center for Development and Protection of Vulnerable Population Groups
Programme Objectives
1
Addressing trauma and providing psychological support to women and children returning from conflict zone.
2
Providing access to education for children returnees.
3
Conducting social reintegration programmes to improve their acceptance and community resilience.
Areas of Implementation
Osh Jalal-Abad Chuy Issyk-Kul
02 Foundation for Tolerance International Kyrgyzstan
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Grant Overview
Amount
USD 1,132,000
Duration
Jul 2024 – Jun 2026
Implementing Partners
Principal Recipient
Foundation for Tolerance International Kyrgyzstan (FTI)
Sub-Recipients
Search For Common Ground
Mutakalim
DIA
Programme Objectives
1
Strengthen the capacity of state officials, frontline workers, and national experts to improve the rehabilitation and reintegration of returnees.
2
Enhance frontline workers' understanding of peaceful Islamic narratives to counter extremism.
3
Improve the skills and livelihoods of women to address economic challenges, a key driver of violent extremism.
4
Enhance the capacity of psychologists at the State Penitentiary to deliver Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while promoting socialisation and facilitating the reintegration of inmates during incarceration and after release.
Areas of Implementation
Bishkek Osh Chuy
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