A Central Asian country of incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions, Kyrgyzstan was annexed by Russia in 1864; it achieved independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Current concerns include: privatization of state-owned enterprises, expansion of democracy and political freedoms, interethnic relations, and combating terrorism. (Description by Wikipedia.org)
Visit the following organizations offering volunteer abroad opportunities in Kyrgyzstan:
Peace Corp - Peace Corps volunteers travel overseas and make real differences in the lives of real people. Offers a variety of volunteering abroad opportunities in Kyrgyzstan and around the world.
ACDI/VOCA - A private, nonprofit volunteer abroad organization that promotes broad-based economic growth and the development of civil society in emerging democracies and developing countries through volunteer works.