In Jalal-Abad region, together with our partner “Jalal-Abad Rural Advisory Service,” we conducted a competition for the best business idea as part of the program supporting food security for families.

12 self-help groups participated in the competition, meaning local residents came together to develop ideas aimed at improving their financial situation. The ideas were mainly focused on dried fruit processing. As a result, 7 groups presented their business ideas, and 3 of them were deemed viable by the jury.

1️⃣ “Business Ladies” group, Ala-Buka district, Safed-Bulan village
2️⃣ “Irysky” group, Aksy district, Ak-Dobo village
3️⃣ “Alma” group, Nooken district, Uch-Tam village

The winners were awarded the following equipment: a vacuum packaging machine, electronic scales, a thermo-accumulator packaging machine, and a sealing device for packets.