VSO ENTREPRENEUR TAJIKISTAN 2014

TajikistanBased in Khujand,

the 2nd biggest city in Tajikistan

My host family:3 generations in one houseLiving in a house just outside the city

My counterpart Zalina, university student

•Working with the National Association of Businesswomen of Tajikistan (NABWT)•Businesses included a party planner, laundrette, kindergarten, craft businesses and an education centre•Tasks included marketing, advertising, decorating, crafting and writing business strategy

Skills & ExperienceTraining:Marketing training from a local business womanLocal volunteers to help with knowledge of the city and translation

Skills learnt and used:PlanningMarketingDesignCraftingPresentingNegotiatingResearchingNetworking

Business fair for all theBusinesses involved

How has it helped?Learnt how to work cross culturallyExperience of working with young peopleLearning and experience a totally different cultureImproved presentation skills Built confidenceLearnt about facilitation