Our history

This was a logical continuation of the successful model tested in Rushan District and made it possible to engage an even greater number of children and young people in educational programmes. The courses continued to develop language skills, strengthening interest in learning and broadening the horizons of the participants.

This expansion marked an important stage of development and strengthened the presence of Jurat in the region. The centres provided the opportunity to hold regular classes and develop new programmes and learning formats. They became gathering points for active and motivated young people striving for knowledge and self-realisation. Through ongoing work on the ground, the organisation was able to build a sustainable connection with local communities and expand its influence in the sphere of supplementary education and youth development.

Educational centres were opened in the districts of Bokhtar, Yovon, Norak, Jayhun and Jomi. This was an important step in expanding the geographic scope of the organisation’s work and applying accumulated practices in new socio-cultural conditions. The team adapted the educational formats to take regional specifics into account, while preserving the core values — accessibility, quality and a focus on the needs of local communities. The expansion made it possible to establish partnership ties with local structures and strengthen the organisation’s contribution to the development of education in the south of the country.

Yovon District of Khatlon Region was selected as the pilot territory for the launch of the project.

In Yovon District, the project covers 87 general education institutions, including lyceums and gymnasiums. By the time of commissioning, all institutions will be provided with the necessary digital infrastructure: teaching staff will be equipped with modern tablets for working with digital tools, internet connectivity will be arranged, surveillance cameras with a full set of accompanying equipment will be installed, and technical readiness for integration with the eKhonish system will be ensured.

Although the roll-out is still ongoing, positive changes in the organisation of the educational process and in the engagement of teachers have already been recorded. The success of the pilot provided the basis for scaling the project with the support of the regional administration. As a result, a decision was made to launch «eKhonish» in a further 12 districts and cities: Bokhtar, Norak, Jomi, Dusti, Balkhi, Kulob, Muminobod, Khuroson, Kushoniyon, Levakant, Qubodiyon and Vakhsh. This became an important milestone on the path towards a modern, technology-driven and accessible educational environment throughout Khatlon Region.

Already at the preparation stage, schools are highly engaged, local administrations are taking an active part and the teaching community is showing interest. These factors confirmed the need to scale the project. In April 2025, with the support of the regional administration, a decision was made to launch «eKhonish» in the remaining 12 districts: Vose, Dangara, Jayhun, Hamadoni, Farkhor, Panj, Temurmalik, Khovaling, Shahrituz, Shamsiddin Shohin, Nosiri Khusrav and Baljuvon. In this way, the project now covers the whole of Khatlon Region, laying a solid foundation for the full launch of the system across the region’s schools.