Bishkek, 6 May 2020- 16 innovative solutions developed by young people have been selected as a result of the virtual workshop organized with the support of UNICEF and finalized on 24th April. A total of 140 young people from 25 cities and villages participated in this online event. The initiative, organized as part of the "Child and Youth Friendly Cities" initiative under the State Agency for Youth, Physical Culture and Sports aims to find innovative solutions to overcome the harmful effects that confinement might be having on adolescents and young people.
The virtual workshop, started on 7 April, included several stages, in which teams were formed with three to six members who collaborated through digital platforms and studied issues that concern young people in their communities, held consultations with local authorities and residents and designed their solutions to issues identified, occurring during the lockdown period.
UNICEF, supported by civil society partners, assisted the teams in the development of the projects, contributing indirectly to improve the digital and research skills of the participants and enhancing their teamwork competencies. A key aspect for the