In 2018, the public Fund "AVEP" within the framework of the M-STAR project conducted additional training in English. English language training was conducted with the help of educational center "Master Lingua" in 7 madrasas of Osh, Jalal Abad and Batken regions. 10th of September 2018 at Az Zahra madrasah in the city of Jalal Abad and in the madrassas of Imam Azam in Suzak district passed the exams in English. When passing the exam, participants answered oral questions and showed a good level of training, as a result all participants got certificates.

Dear friends, let us remind you once again that the project "Green Skills Training in Rural Areas" contributes to rural constructors in improving their knowledge and skills in the field of energy efficient construction and promoting energy efficient stoves and ochoks. In the framework of this project, more than 200 people completed short-term trainings and internships. Thus, out of the number of the graduates more than 15 construction brigades were formed. To date, more than two hundred energy-efficient stoves and ochoks have been built, and rural houses have been insulated by the brigades.

On 4th of August In the village of Temirovka, Issyk-Kul district of the Issyk-Kul region, the Festival of Berries and Fruits "KARAGAT FEST 2018" was held.
The purpose of the festival is the popularization and promotion of berries and fruits of the Issyk-Kul region in the local and foreign markets.

In the Women's Religious Educational Center Kozu kyzy Burmakan which was selected within the framework of the M-STAR project two groups are studying Seamstress course. According to the results of the initial check, the students of the Seamstress course were not informed about working with machines, cutting and sewing. Currently, students are trained to sew trousers, shirts, cut-outs and work with machines. Also on the courses, students are trained to economically apply materials and correctly take measurements and build a pattern.