What We Do

Projects and programs designed and implemented by RDF are focused on the issues of local governance, rural development, management of natural resources, Traditional Knowledge and achieving social equity
RDF's main projects and initiatives focused on the issues of natural resource and ecosystem management, biodiversity protection, conservation of genetic resources and revival of Traditional Ecological Knowledge
RDF projects and initiatives focused on the revival and conservation of Traditional Knowledge in nomad animal husbandry and agriculture. Projects on dissemination of the Traditional Ecological Knowledge on rational use and sustainable management of natural resources
Projects implemented by RDF to support the local communities in conducting sustainable agriculture and preventing the impacts of climate change using innovative approaches and traditional ecological knowledge
RDF's project and research on sustainable management of forests and non-timber resources and support of local communities in the improvement of their access to forest resources
We work with local communities to mitigate and prevent conflicts
Projects and initiatives on aboriginal livestock breeding and traditional agriculture
Activities focused on youth empowerment, increasing their capacity to participate in civil society and acquiring practical skills to improve their livelihoods.
Initiatives focused on education and capacity-building
Surveys, Baseline Studies, Impact Assessment and Research related to Rural Development, Agriculture and Natural Resource Management
RDF's activities in establishing local and regional partnerships and networking
Preservation and transfer of Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Heritage through the Pastoral Network of Custodians - "Kyrgyz El Akyl Kazyna"
The Kadam Initiative is focused on the support of women and poor families in the improvement of their well-being and livelihoods
Projects and Research on Land Issues