History of Establishment: The NGO «Ecodurmush» («Eco-life») is the only organization in the Dashoguz region focused on rural development through the introduction of innovations in natural resource management.
The organization was registered in 2013 by the Ministry of Adalat (Justice) of Turkmenistan under number 0142 on May 27, 2013. It is a non-profit, membership-based NGO operating under the Constitution of Turkmenistan, the Civil Code of Turkmenistan, the Law of Turkmenistan on Public Associations, and its own Charter. «Ecodurmush» began its core activities in 2015. Since then, the organization has actively participated in various socio-environmental and agricultural platforms, organizing events and projects among local youth and civil society as a whole to increase public participation in socio-environmental decision-making and to promote the conservation and restoration of the region’s natural and cultural heritage, thereby ensuring environmental security and sustainable development.
Organization’s Mission:
To promote the socio-economic growth of rural areas by creating and disseminating new, effective, and environmentally safe production and living methods and technologies; conducting field research and utilizing scientifically sound results; implementing activities aimed at raising the environmental culture of society and protecting human rights to a healthy environment, clean water, quality food; conserving biodiversity and improving trends necessary for the sustainable environmentally safe development of the region and the country as a whole.
Main Activities:
– Formation of a socio-environmental worldview, educational activities, promoting knowledge about the state of the natural and cultural environment, experience and best practices in preventing environmental crises and their consequences for the local community;
– Promotion of activities to prevent threats to environmental safety, human health, and biodiversity conservation;
– Participation in scientific developments and the introduction of energy- and resource-saving and environmentally friendly techniques and innovative technologies in all sectors of economic activity;
– Organization of various public environmental events aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and decent conditions (territory cleanup, landscaping, improvement of small social facilities, household waste disposal);
– Publication of newsletters aimed at raising civil society awareness in the field of socio-environmental sustainability, scientific research, and innovative agricultural practices;
– Providing agro-consultations to reduce risks in agro-business development and expand opportunities for creating green jobs;
– Conducting practical classes and field research in cooperation with agro-entrepreneurs, research institutes, and universities in the region;
– Implementation of activities aimed at improving the skills of the local community, including vulnerable groups and youth, to reduce migration and increase motivation for self-development and self-improvement;
– Implementation of other activities not prohibited by law, aimed at promoting the development of the region and the local community.
Main Objectives:
– Promoting environmental conservation, reducing the use of non-renewable natural resources, reducing the generation and accumulation of waste and pollution, and minimizing any negative impacts on natural ecosystems and living organisms;
– Participation and contribution to improving the efficiency and informativeness of field scientific research and experiments;
– Providing support to students, specialists, agricultural workers and related fields, farmers and homestead owners in mastering modern, environmentally safe and efficient production methods, developing rural areas and building a favorable environment;
– Participation in the development and implementation of programs to promote a healthy lifestyle for various categories of the population, especially for children, adolescents and youth, as well as for the working population and pensioners;
– Development and implementation, both independently and in collaboration with domestic and foreign legal entities and individuals, of national and international projects, initiatives and programs, in accordance with the goals of the organization;
– Implementation of international scientific and technical, innovative and informational cooperation, partnerships and cooperation aimed at expanding joint research and development, and ensuring the participation of civil society in international projects and exhibitions on agriculture, ecology, natural resource use and sustainable rural development;
– Contributing to the implementation of the SDGs, the country’s socio-economic development program 2022-2028, the National Aral Program 2021-2025, and the National Forest Program 2021-2025.
Briefly about Implemented Projects:
– Project to assist in creating a resource base of sustainable technologies to promote the improvement of local agro-entrepreneurs’ qualifications;
– Project to build capacity and implement projects in ecology and agriculture, develop small and medium-sized businesses by providing information, methodological and consulting support services in the field of agriculture and agribusiness and developing a training program in agribusiness adapted to local conditions (market analysis, marketing, legislation, integration);
– Project to promote the creation of an environment friendly to the development of youth and civil society in general by providing a platform for the exchange of experience and knowledge;
– Development and implementation of cultural programs and environmental campaigns that contribute to the unification of the region’s youth;
– Project to promote the development of opportunities for vulnerable youth (without higher education) and people with disabilities to obtain qualifications and create new jobs;
– Projects to disseminate knowledge in the field of sustainable agriculture by developing training programs and manuals;
– Project «Competent Business Planning – A Step to Success» within the framework of the «Startup Ecosystem – 2022» Program, organized by the Union of Economists of Turkmenistan and the USAID Project for the Development of Modern Professional Skills (YDA).
– Project «Development of Professional Knowledge and Personal Skills of Dashoguz Region Youth in Environmentally Friendly Farm Management Based on Global GAP, Contributing to Their Decent Employment.» Joint EU and UN partnership within the global project «Strengthening Resilience to Violent Extremism in Asia (STRIVE Asia).»
– Project «Supporting Youth Aged 18-28 to Develop Sustainable, Environmentally Friendly Agro-Farms in Dashoguz Region.»
– Project «Women’s Income Strategy – Adapting to Climate Change» within the framework of the Central Asia Youth Leadership Academy (CAYLA) Program;
– Project «Prepare Your Mind and Heart for Business» within the framework of the «Startup Ecosystem 2023» Program.
Partners:
Embassies of the USA, UK, Japan in Turkmenistan; European Union Delegation to Turkmenistan, Eurasia Foundation; UNDP, IOM, USAID, GIZ, CARECeco, ICSD; Union of Economists of Turkmenistan and other NGOs; Local authorities, agricultural universities, lyceums, etc.
Participation in the 5th EU Civil Society Forum for Central Asia, January 28-30, 2025, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Chairperson of the Organization: Aynabat Atayeva.
Contacts:
Address: Building 32, apt.11, Magtymguly avenue, Dashoguz city, 746300 Turkmenistan.
Phone/Fax: +993 322 7-56-77; +993 65 823105; +993 61 464635
E-mail: eco-durmush.cso.dz@mail.ru
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