The Alumni Association has made significant strides in our mission to cultivate a positive social and economic environment in Central Asia. Through dedicated efforts and collaborative initiatives, we have achieved tangible results that are paving the way for a brighter future.
Key Achievements
Thanks to our community’s collective efforts, 2025 has been a year of growth and meaningful progress. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for Central Asia.
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PROJECTS ORGANIZED
We have launched a variety of programs centered on entrepreneurship, education, and community development.
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IN GRANT FUNDING
Plus $11,980 in in-kind contributions from partners and sponsors to power our programs and enhance educational opportunities.
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ALUMNI DONATIONS
We have seen a rise in organic contributions from our alumni, enabling us to fund more impactful projects and drive sustainable change.
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IMPACT CASES
Reached 500+ young innovators through the AI Hackathon and supported 16 U.S.-CAEF fellows.
2025 major events
Generative AI Hackathon 2025
From October 1 to December 14, the U.S.-CAEF Alumni Association hosted Gen AI Hackathon 3.0: Knowledge in Action, bringing together 500+ young innovators from 11 regions of Kyrgyzstan. Through 12 webinars with 27 speakers from Amazon, Stripe, Harvard, MIT, and Cambridge, participants built their first AI prototypes. 23 finalists reached Demo Day, 10 winners were awarded, and the program remained free for all participants thanks to $17,070 in funding and in-kind support.
Annual Fundraising Campaign 2025
When 16 current U.S.-CAEF fellows at AUCA faced the early termination of their scholarship grant, our community stepped up. Through alumni donations, Business Breakfasts, and FireChat sessions, 116 donors raised $16,224, exceeding the $10,000 goal. On December 18, 2025, $5,000 was transferred to AUCA to directly support their tuition, marking the highest level of alumni engagement in the history of the Association.
INITIATIVES & EVENTS
U.S.-CAEF alumni are lifelong learners who continually seek out opportunities to acquire new knowledge and skills, push their boundaries and expand their worldview, and engage in activities contributing to their communities.
Webinars
Expanding the global perspective
with guest speakers
