About Girls
About Girls
for Girls
for Girls
Girls for Girls is a mentorship and education initiative supporting young women across Central Asia
Girls for Girls is a mentorship and education initiative supporting young women across Central Asia
Our mission is to create opportunities
for girls to explore careers, develop leadership skills and build impactful projects
Our mission is to create opportunities
for girls to explore careers, develop leadership skills and build impactful projects
them navigate education, careers and entrepreneurship.
them navigate education, careers and entrepreneurship.
How It Started
How It Started
Built by women who lived this problem
Built by women who lived this problem
Girls for Girls started because we saw firsthand what happens when young women in Central Asia have ambition but no access — no mentors, no networks, no one who'd been where they wanted to go.
Girls for Girls started because we saw firsthand what happens when young women in Central Asia have ambition but no access — no mentors, no networks, no one who'd been where they wanted to go.
Founders
Founders
Aikanysh Sydykova
Aikanysh Sydykova
FLEX Alumna Women in Tech Mentorship Tamyr Accelerator Lehigh University · Global Village
FLEX Alumna Women in Tech Mentorship, Tamyr Accelerator Lehigh University,
Global Village
Nuraiym Nurgazieva
Nuraiym Nurgazieva
BBA · IUCA SMM Non-profit & commercial Multi-industry
BBA, IUCA SMM Non-profit & commercial Multi-industry
Salkynai Emilbekova
Salkynai Emilbekova
BBA · AUCA FLEX Alumna OSCE Young Women for Peace JACAFA Scholar
BBA, AUCA, FLEX Alumna, OSCE Young Women for Peace, JACAFA Scholar
What We Do
What We Do
Mentorship Programs
Mentorship Programs
Matching ambitious women with industry leaders to accelerate their careers and broaden their horizons
Matching ambitious women with industry leaders to accelerate their careers and broaden their horizons
Education & Workshops
Education & Workshops
Quipping the next generation with practical skills in leadership, career strategy, and project execution
Quipping the next generation with practical skills in leadership, career strategy, and
project execution
Partnerships & Initiatives
Partnerships & Initiatives
Co-creating high-impact programs with global organizations, tech companies, and universities
Co-creating high-impact programs with
global organizations, tech companies, and universities
Geography
Geography
Our programs bring together participants from across Central Asia
Our programs bring together participants from across Central Asia
Global mentor network
Global mentor network
21
21
countries represented
countries represented
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Tajikistan
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan
And mentors representing 21 countries including USA, UK, Germany, UAE and beyond
And mentors representing 21 countries including USA, UK, Germany, UAE and beyond
Voices from our community
Voices from our community
Uulkan
Uulkan
Program Participant | Cohort-1
Program Participant | Cohort-1
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Arina Turgunbekova gave me her recommendations and advice throughout the program. The program also supported participants through trainings on various topics, which were incredibly useful. The mentorship program taught me to set priorities, plan effectively, and inspired me to help others. I am sincerely grateful to my mentor and to the program for this experience.
Arina Turgunbekova gave me her recommendations and advice throughout the program. The program also supported participants through trainings on various topics, which were incredibly useful. The mentorship program taught me to set priorities, plan effectively, and inspired me to help others. I am sincerely grateful to my mentor and to the program for this experience.
With the support of her mentor Arina Turgunbekova, she was accepted into Yale Young Global Scholars — receiving 100% funding worth $6,500.
With the support of her mentor Arina Turgunbekova, she was accepted into Yale Young Global Scholars — receiving 100% funding worth $6,500.
Aizat
Aizat
Program Participant | Cohort-1
Program Participant | Cohort-1
Beijing, China
Beijing, China
I was a mentee in the first cohort, and my mentor, Aikanysh eje, was one of the most inspiring and vibrant people I’ve ever met. Through this program, I grew far beyond my expectations. It taught me that both failures and achievements give life its color, and that setbacks simply mean you’re moving forward. I learned to set priorities, stay confident, write strong essays, succeed in interviews, and better understand my emotions. Most importantly, I learned to appreciate myself, be grateful, and enjoy life. As a result, I was accepted into TechGirls and Camp Rising Sun and won third place in a regional olympiad. I am deeply grateful to my mentor and the Girls for Girls mentorship program for helping me become the person I am today.
I was a mentee in the first cohort, and my mentor, Aikanysh eje, was one of the most inspiring and vibrant people I’ve ever met. Through this program, I grew far beyond my expectations. It taught me that both failures and achievements give life its color, and that setbacks simply mean you’re moving forward. I learned to set priorities, stay confident, write strong essays, succeed in interviews, and better understand my emotions. Most importantly, I learned to appreciate myself, be grateful, and enjoy life. As a result, I was accepted into TechGirls and Camp Rising Sun and won third place in a regional olympiad. I am deeply grateful to my mentor and the Girls for Girls mentorship program for helping me become the person I am today.
Aizat is now studying Bioengineering on a full scholarship at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
Aizat is now studying Bioengineering on a full scholarship at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
Yryskeldi
Yryskeldi
Program Participant | Cohort-6
Program Participant | Cohort-6
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
After graduating university, I wasn't sure whether I should continue pursuing fashion design. When I applied to the programme, I decided to give myself one last chance. Through the mentorship programme I was matched with my mentor, Aisuluu Turdubaeva, who runs her own atelier. She encouraged me to return to sewing and helped me rebuild my confidence. Shortly afterwards, I received my first large custom order.
After graduating university, I wasn't sure whether I should continue pursuing fashion design. When I applied to the programme, I decided to give myself one last chance. Through the mentorship programme I was matched with my mentor, Aisuluu Turdubaeva, who runs her own atelier. She encouraged me to return to sewing and helped me rebuild my confidence. Shortly afterwards, I received my first large custom order.
Matched with fashion atelier owner Aisuluu Turdubaeva, Yryskeldi returned to her craft, developed new pieces, and landed her first significant income as a designer — all within the programme
Matched with fashion atelier owner Aisuluu Turdubaeva, Yryskeldi returned to her craft, developed new pieces, and landed her first significant income as a designer — all within the programme
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Let's build meaningful programs together.
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Let's build meaningful programs
together.
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«Girls for Girls» is a nonprofit organization empowering girls and young women across Central Asia through mentorship, leadership education, entrepreneurship and international partnerships.
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«Girls for Girls» is a nonprofit organization empowering girls and young women across Central Asia through mentorship, leadership education, entrepreneurship and international partnerships.
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