Association Franco-Kirghize d'Ecotourisme [AFKE]

06/12/2023

A l'occasion de la COP28, l'équipe de l'AFKE prend le temps de revisiter une étape significative de notre parcours : l'obtention de la certification COP21 pour notre écoparc en 2015. Cette distinction souligne notre engagement à mobiliser la société civile dans la mission cruciale de protection des forêts. Depuis le lancement du projet, nous avons préservé 10 215 arbres, et grâce à la plantation de près de 4 000 arbres supplémentaires, Écoparc a enregistré une augmentation notable de 25 % de sa couverture forestière. La certification COP21 témoigne de notre détermination à lutter contre le changement climatique et à établir un modèle de vie durable. C'est une reconnaissance de nos efforts collectifs pour préserver notre planète pour les générations futures.
Malgré l'impact indéniable du programme, nous tenons également à saluer l'alternative COP28, initiée et organisée par le collectif international "Scientists in Rebellion". Cet événement s’est tenu à Bordeaux, en France, du 30 novembre au 3 décembre. Pour en savoir plus sur l'alternative COP28, veuillez suivre ce lien : https://scientifiquesenrebellion.fr/cop/cop28/cop-alternative-bordeaux/.
Nous exprimons notre profonde gratitude à tous ceux qui ont participé à cette aventure : les bénévoles, les sympathisants et la communauté locale. Votre passion et votre dévouement ont été la force motrice de ce succès.
Continuons à travailler ensemble pour un avenir plus vert et plus durable !

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19/09/2022

https://www.fondationbrigittebardot.fr/le-defi-de-la-fbb-seule-association-internationale-a-etre-sur-le-terrain-en-asie-centrale-est-en-train-de-se-realiser/

Ex-république de l’'Union Soviétique, le Kirghizistan est peu sensible à la question animale et le problème des animaux errants y est réglé de façon expéditive par tirs de balles par les autorités locales. C’est pourquoi grâce à un partenariat avec l’association locale AFKE nous né...

16/09/2022

Ex-république de l’’Union Soviétique, le Kirghizistan est peu sensible à la question animale et le problème des animaux errants y est réglé de façon expéditive par tirs de balles par les autorités locales. C’est pourquoi grâce à un partenariat avec l’association locale AFKE nous n...

03/12/2021

The Franco-Kyrgyz Ecotourism Association and the Brigitte Bardot Foundation have set up a dog sterilization program in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The goal: to bring control of the ever-growing population of dogs, while the authorities sometimes brutally kill these animals. Click on the link to read more:

https://novastan.org/fr/kirghizstan/des-chiens-errants-sterilises-plutot-quabattus-une-premiere-a-bichkek/

L'Asie centrale expliquée, avec Novastan

24/11/2021

Experts on stray dogs control arrive in Bishkek from India. To find out more please click on the link. https://24.kg/english/214709_Experts_on_stray_dogs_control_arrive_in_Bishkek_from_India/

A group of experts on catching and neutering stray dogs arrived in Bishkek from India. They will take part in a program to control the population of stray animals, implemented in the capital of Kyrgyzstan by the French-Kyrgyz Ecotourism Association (AFKE) jointly with the Brigitte Bardot Foundation....

07/09/2021

Une vidéo sur le projet Ecoparc, mené conjointement par l'Association Franco-Kirghize d'Ecotourisme (AFKE) et l'Université Américaine d'Asie Centrale (AUCA), en coopération avec la mairie de Bichkek.
Un grand merci à Philippe Boizeau, président de l'AFKE, et Chingiz Shamshiev, directeur général de la Technical School of Innovation (TSI) de contribuer à la préservation du plus grand espace vert de Bichkek : Karagachevaia Rosha.

Учитель математики и физики из Франции Филипп Буазо приехал туристом в Кыргызстан 20 лет назад и влюбился в страну. Через несколько лет он вернулся снова, чтобы сохр...

26/08/2021

Brigitte Bardot Letter for the President of Kyrgyzstan.
Posted on February 25, 2021 by Ricard Bruno
Fondation Brigitte Bardot
For more information, click here: http://brigitte-bardot.over-blog.net/2021/02/brigitte-bardot-lettre-ouverte-au-president-du-kirghizistan.html
Brigitte Bardot Lettre ouverte au président du Kirghizistan
Publié le 25 février 2021 par Ricard Bruno

24/08/2021

We are conducting a dog census in Bishkek through the Kumayik program, supported by the Fondation Brigitte Bardot and in collaboration with the Humane Society International, and pay particular attention to the relationship between waste management and street dogs. "According to Indian experts to control the stray dog population It is important to manage garbage, and ensure that there are no open garbage tanks in the city and garbage dumps". To learn more about the correlation between street dogs and waste management, click on this link: https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/recycle-waste-manage-garbage-to-control-street-dog-numbers-115102500164_1.html
We filmed this video while counting dogs and saw this happy puppy eating / playing with plastic.

02/08/2021

We care about the and there are several reasons why we should care about the .
An ecosystem is a community or group of living organisms that live and interact with each other in a specific environment. For example, forests are ecosystems made up of living things
such as trees, plants, animals, insects, and microorganisms that constantly interact with each other and that are influenced by other physical (sun, temperature) or chemical (oxygen or
nutrients)) components.
There is a link between the ecosystem and human activities. Like all other living things, humans depend on natural ecosystem services for their survival. We need it to get the food we eat, the water we drink, and to turn raw materials into our daily foods. Therefore, in order to preserve the conditions of our life, it is very important to preserve natural ecosystems.
We know that human activity has an impact on ecosystem and this impact is significantly a negative one. Humankind has been demanding for food, water, food, timber, and other materials like crazy. And all these demands have been highly contributing to deforestation (to grow more crops), the loss of natural pollination (bees are disappearing), water pollution (from animal excreta and pesticides to plastic), soil exploitation (due to intensive agriculture),over-fishing and huge biodiversity loss.
How to protect our ecosystem?
Most of the damage to the environment is caused by consumption: what we consume, how much we consume, and how often. We can take the following steps to slow the process of ecosystem degradation.
 Consume less
 Compost
 Choose reusable over single-use
 Upcycle more
 Recycle properly
 Shop secondhand
 Buy local
 Use fewer chemicals
 Walk, bike or carpool
 Use less water
 Use your purchasing power for
good
 Conserve electricity

22/07/2021

We welcomed a new abandoned dog to the EcoParc and are looking for a family to adopt him. If you are interested or you know someone who wants to get this playful dog, please contact us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karagachevaya.rosha/

https://www.facebook.com/assoc.AFKE

22/07/2021

VERY URGENT!!! A passing friend picked up yesterday Sunday evening in a street in the center of Bichkek this little dog apparently abandoned, because very nice and apparently trained, probably a border collie breed. She leaves again on Wednesday and desperately wants to find her a home. If you are interested in adopting this puppy, please contact me via private message (messenger).
Срочно! Знакомая подобрала в воскресенье вечером в центре Бишкека эту маленькую, явно брошенную собачку, очень красивую и, судя по всему, дрессированную, породы бордер-колли. Знакомая уезжает в среду и очень хочет найти для четвероногого новых хозяев.
Если вы хотели бы приютить эту собачку, просьба обратиться к руководству Экопарка в Карагачевой роще. Координаты на странице Экопарка: https://www.facebook.com/karagachevaya.rosha, https://www.facebook.com/assoc.AFKE

TRES URGENT !!! Une amie de passage a recueilli hier dimanche soir dans une rue du centre de Bichkek ce petit chien manifestement abandonné, car très gentil et apparemment dressé, sans doute de race border collie. Elle repart mercredi et souhaite vivement lui trouver un foyer. Si vous êtes intéressé(e) à adopter ce toutou, merci de me contacter par message privé (messenger).

18/07/2021

Just because they have nowhere to go, it doesn’t mean they are worthless. Stop killing the stray dogs.
Please take part and raise awareness

15/07/2021

These amazing puppies were rescued by AFKE and brought to the EcoParc. They are healthy and vaccinated. One of them was adopted by a family and the other two are looking for families to adopt them. Please contact us if you are interested.

01/07/2021

Here is a video of the rescued donkeys, they are happy and taking care of each other.

01/07/2021

Mrs. Brigitte Auloy, Manager of International Projects for the Fondation Brigitte Bardot (BBF) rescued these donkeys close to Bishkek city. In particular, the anon risked being run over by cars when the donkeys were very close to the road. AFKE transported them to the EcoParc where they now live peacefully.
Lets be kind toward all animals.

26/06/2021

Start your compost pile on bare earth.
Composting means breaking down organic material. In practice, a mixture of various
decaying organic matter, such as dead leaves or manure, used to fertilize the soil. Compost
works as a food source for soil, making it more fertile and efficient, and supports a complex
ecosystem which is supported by healthy soil. Here are some more environmental and social
benefits of composting:
● Protect plant against disease
● Helps revive and filter local water
● Reduces landfills
● Creates healthier food
● Builds stronger food systems
In addition, composting offers some economic benefits as well: food waste becomes a valuable resource, lowers production costs for farmers, and reduces the cost of food at home.
Thus, it is important to learn more about the organic fertilizer and use composting method to boost your garden’s harvest.
We are building boxes to start composting in the EcoPark in order to establish a healthy ecosystem around us.

Russian
Создавайте компостную яму на голой земле.
Компостирование означает разложение органического материала. На практике, смесь различных разлагающихся органических веществ, таких как мертвые листья или навоз,
используется для удобрения почвы. Компост работает как источник питания для почвы, делая ее более плодородной и эффективной, и поддерживает сложную экосистему, которая поддерживается здоровой почвой. Вот еще несколько экологических и социальных преимуществ компостирования:
● Защищает растения от болезней
● Помогает восстанавливать и фильтровать местную воду
● Сокращает количество мусорных свалок
● Создает более здоровую пищу
● Создает более прочные продовольственные системы
Кроме того, компостирование дает и некоторые экономические преимущества:
пищевые отходы становятся ценным ресурсом, снижают производственные затраты фермеров и уменьшают стоимость продуктов питания в домашних условиях. Таким
образом, важно узнать больше об органических удобрениях и использовать метод компостирования для повышения урожайности вашего сада.
Мы строим ящики, чтобы начать компостирование в ЭкоПарке, чтобы создать вокруг себя здоровую экосисте.

Kyrgyz
Жылаңач жерге компост чуңкурун түзүңүз.
Компостоо органикалык материалдын табигый түрдө чирип жатканын билдирет. Иш жүзүндө кыртышты жер семиртүү үчүн ар кандай чириген органикалык заттардын, мисалы, өлгөн жалбырактардын же кыктын аралашмасы колдонулат. Компост топурактын азыктануу булагы катары иштейт, аны көбүрөөк түшүмдүү жана натыйжалуу кылат жана дени сак топурак колдогон татаал экосистеманы колдойт. Компост жасоонун дагы бир нече экологиялык жана социалдык артыкчылыктары:
• Өсүмдүктөрдү оорудан сактайт
• Жергиликтүү сууну калыбына келтирүүгө жана чыпкадан өткөрүүгө жардам берет
• Таштанды төгүлүүчү жайлардын санын кыскартат
• Ден-соолукка пайдалуу тамактарды жаратат
• Күчтүү тамак-аш системаларын жаратат
Мындан тышкары, компосттун бир аз экономикалык пайдасы бар: тамак-аш калдыктары баалуу булакка айланып, дыйкандар үчүн өндүрүш чыгымдарын төмөндөтөт жана үйдө тамак-аштын баасын төмөндөтөт. Ошентип, органикалык жер семирткичтер жөнүндө көбүрөөк билүү жана бакчаңыздын түшүмдүүлүгүн жогорулатуу үчүн компост ыкмасын колдонуу маанилүү.
Биз айлана-чөйрөбүздө ден-соолукка пайдалуу экосистеманы орнотуу үчүн EcoParkта компост жасай баштоо үчүн кутучаларды куруп жатабыз.

20/06/2021

On 07.06.2021, Brigitte Auloy, Representor of the Fondation Brigitte Bardot and Philippe Boizeau, President of Association Franco-Kirghize d’Ecotourisme had a meeting with the senior students of LAS-EMSD (Environmental Management and Sustainable Development program), other participants: Professor of general chemistry: Baktyiar Asanov, Office Manager: Nurzada Tengdik kyzy, Intern of Association Franco-Kirghize d’Ecotourisme: Rakhilya Torogul kyzy.
During this meeting, a presentation about the Brigitte Bardot Foundation and Kumayik – stray dog project was provided to the students of the Environmental Management and Sustainable Development program at American University of Central Asia.
Thanks to Baktyiar Asanov, professor of General Chemistry, for conducting an informative excursion to the laboratory on AUCA campus.
As a result of this meeting, later involvement of students of the Environmental Management and Sustainable Development program in the project and social media promotions is feasible.
Besides, it is planned to create a new poster for the program, highlighting the environmental dimension of the project and including the logo of the Kumayik – stray dog project.

18/06/2021

Insects may seem intimidating to some people, but we need to be aware of the benefits of insects in ecology and environment. There are some beneficial insects such as ladybirds, bees, spiders and woodlice which ecologically balance environment. Some of insects are part of our food supply and help to recycle organic matter back into the soil. We can encourage the presence of these friendly insects in the garden by building an Insect house.
Insect Hotels have a diverse structure made from natural or recycled materials that imitate natural habitat of these insects. Insect houses come in different shapes and sizes, with different types of elements to suit the needs of specific insect species. There are some reasons to why to invite these insects into the garden.
Increasing insect diversity in the area helps to naturally restart important ecosystems such as soil formation, recycling nutrients and pollination.
This insect house was made in the EcoPark Bishkek in order to offer beneficial insects a safe environment to live in this urbanized world.

17/06/2021

On 08.06.2021, French-Kyrgyz Ecotourism Association (Association Franco-Kirghize d’Ecotourisme AFKE) had a meeting with the Deputy Director of the Department of Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic. The participants for this meeting are as following :
● Representant of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation: Brigitte Auloy
● President of Association Franco-Kirghize d’Ecotourisme: Philippe Boizeau
● AFKE Office Manager : Nurzada Tengdik kyzy
● Intern of Association Franco-Kirghize d’Ecotourisme: Rakhilya Torogul kyzy
● Deputy Director of the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the KR Kenzhematova K.A.
● B.A. Toktorov Leading Specialist of Legal, Personnel and Organizational Work Department
The Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic and the French-Kyrgyz Association of Ecotourism signed a memorandum of cooperation to promote and develop the EcoPark project, which aims to protect and renaturalize the Karagachevaya Rosha Park, the largest green space in Bishkek. It is also about working together on the development of ecotourism in Kyrgyzstan by taking better into account the environmental conservation and the protection of animals as well as the constraints related to covid-19.
On the occasion of the visit of Mrs. Brigitte Auloy, the manager of international projects for the Brigitte Bardot Foundation (BBF), which is a partner of the French-Kyrgyz Association of Ecotourism in Kyrgyzstan (AFKE), the Kumayik project supported by the BB Foundation and AFKE, concerning the effective and non-violent management of the stray dog population in Bishkek was presented and discussed. Each participant recognized the importance of the project for Bishkek and more generally for Kyrgyzstan. Moreover, the positive impact that this project can have for tourism in Kyrgyzstan since the way animals are treated in a country can have an impact on the image of the country and on it’s attraction. The different aspects of the project were discussed and several axes of cooperation were evoked and will serve as a basis for the next weeks.

17/06/2021

A friend from Hong Kong shared this post and considering animals welfare. We want to thank them for raising awareness regarding the animals (especially stray dogs). AFKE supports the idea of being kind to all animals.
Let’s set a good example by being respectful towards all animals.

17/06/2021

We found these abandoned puppies in the EcoPark of Bishkek a month ago. They were scared and insecure. Some children took care of the puppies for several days until they found shelter. Many thanks to AFKE for saving these puppies and finding them home.
Let’s control dogs population by long-term sheltering and sterilization process.