Hilfswerk International in Central Asia
Hilfswerk International in Central Asia is an Austrian non-profit charitable organization promoting international cooperation. Since 2001, the organization has been implementing projects in Central Asia in the social sphere, as well as programs for the development of agriculture, support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and other priority areas.
The name Hilfswerk is of German origin. It consists of the word “Hilfe“, meaning “help“, and the word “Werk“, meaning “work“.
Hilfswerk International in Central Asia is a dependency of Hilfswerk Austria.
News and events
Meetings for CAΔ² in Almaty
In March, Hilfswerk International in Central Asia and the Geological Survey of Slovenia met with colleagues from the Uspanov Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Soil Science and Agrochemistry and the Akhmedsafin Institute of Hydrogeology and Environmental Geoscience in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to establish a working group and advance the project proposal “CAΔ² – Multi‑type environmental data analysis and capacity building in the Turkistan Region, Kazakhstan.”
We look forward to continued collaboration and joint progress ahead!
Tiny Atlas of Tasty Products
During the project GI DEV, Hilfswerk International edited an atlas presenting three products – Ashtak from Asht, At-Bashi White Honey, and the Almaty Aport. Check our project page and discover our little atlas with plenty of information and beautiful maps.
Visit the news page of the CAWG to find out more!
Website of the CAWG
Also visit the website of the Central Asian Working Group (CAWG), and stay informed about the latest news and publications:
- news
- UNECE publications (DDP/FFV posters, flipcharts, brochures, etc.)
- GI publications of the CAWG, WIPO, FAO, etc.
The website is currently available in Russian; please use automatic translation to the language of your choice.
Upcoming meetings
Holidays are marked with the country abbreviations AT, KG, KZ, TJ and UZ.
YouTube-Channel
Check all our video clips in the video gallery and on our YouTube-Channel in the playlists.
New films are available in Russian and English about the 4 GI:
