Lifestyle & Community
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How I Stayed Cool This Summer —A Financial Conversation Between Immigrants
In this first installment, Gulnara Mukhambet Kyzy, founder of EGMA Pro and a fromer CFO, shares five lessons—rooted in melted frappuccinos, Cartier rings and quiet generosity—that helped her stay financially cool through a hectic summer.
By Gulnara Mukhambet Kyzy
September 15, 2025
A Life of Quiet Service: Remembering Fakhriddin Muminov
In memory of a statesman who served with humility, built bridges across cultures, and reminded us what quiet leadership truly looks like.
By Staff Writer
May 19, 2025
Uzbek American Association of Chicago to Showcase at Skokie Festival of Cultures
Experience Uzbek culture at Skokie’s multicultural festival May 17–18 at Oakton Park.
By Alva Robinson
May 14, 2025
English Immersion Summer Camp in Houston for International Teens Organized by Texas Qazaq Foundation
Ready for an American adventure? Teens 14–17: join the Texas English Summer Camp!
By Alva Robinson
May 13, 2025
6 Last-Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas From Central Asian-Owned Businesses in the US
Explore unique, heartfelt Mother’s Day gifts from Central Asian-owned businesses, honoring tradition, culture and craftsmanship.
By Alva Robinson
May 6, 2025
Central Asian Students Shine at 2025 Houston Mini Olympics in Sports and Cultural Competitions
Students from Central Asia shine in track, volleyball, chess, and more at Houston’s Mini Olympics.
By Shynggyssali Mereke
April 30, 2025
Houston's Bright Choice Foundation Draws 1,000+ for Third Annual Mini Olympics
Third annual Mini Olympics brings international community together for sports, art and shared traditions.
By Nurzhamal Arzibekova
April 30, 2025
Houston Hosts Grand Opening of Texas Kyrgyz Foundation, Empowering Local Diaspora
Kyrgyz community in Texas marks historic cultural milestone with new Houston foundation.
By Akylai Ozbekova
April 30, 2025
San Francisco Bay Area Uzbek Community Center Empowers Future With 2025 Scholarship Opportunity
Bay Area Uzbek community organization invests in education for Californian students of Uzbek heritage.
By Ulday Sagatova
April 22, 2025
Kazakh Student Association Debuts at ASU’s 1001 Nights
The Kazakh Student Association showcased Kazakhstan’s rich culture and student-led spirit at Arizona State University’s largest cultural event.
By Shynggyssali Mereke
April 12, 2025
Washington State’s Kazakh and Uzbek Communities to Celebrate Nawruz
Washington Kazakh and Uzbek communities honor Nawruz with April family festivities.
By Akylai Ozbekova
March 29, 2025
Ramadan Street Bridges Unity and Tradition in the Heart of Houston
Ramadan Sokak brings thousands together for faith, culture and Eid, culminating in upcoming Eid celebration.
By Ulday Sagatova
March 28, 2025
From Kyrgyzstan to the Kaaba, Photographer Reflects on Ramadan in Saudi Arabia
A Kyrgyz photographer captures the soul of Ramadan in Makkah and Madinah.
By Asylbek Mannapov
March 28, 2025
Volleyball Tournament Hosted by Texas Nonprofit Inspires Sense of Brotherhood
A newly formed Texas nonprofit serving the state’s Kazakh community proves volleyball is more than just about winning or losing.
By Alva Robinson
October 30, 2024
Picnic Organized by Houston Kyrgyzstan Koomu Brings Growing Community Together
Local Houston-based Kyrgyz community gather for a day full of events and fellowship.
By Alva Robinson
October 14, 2024
Texas NGO Leads Series of Seminars Addressing Mental Health for US Central Asian Communities
Houston-based nongovernmental organization Perzent recently gave a series of seminars and roundtable in California and Texas that addresses the trauma of Soviet-based childbearing.
By Alva Robinson
September 30, 2024
Language Learners Around the World Prove Kazakh a Global Language
From Indonesia to Mexico, online learners of Kazakh prove the language stands on par with other major languages.
By Alva Robinson
September 20, 2024
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Issyk-Kul Formula
This translation honors the life of Kazakhstan scholar and writer Murat Auezov, who dedicated a life of service to strengthening the friendship between two peoples.
By Murat Auezov
June 27, 2024
Houston Kazakh School Creates Sense of Community
A local Saturday school for Kazakh children in Houston provides a worthwhile lesson in community building.
By Alva Robinson
June 2, 2024
Words of Wisdom and Advice: Drop by Drop, a Lake is Formed
Among the very interesting proverbs passed down through the centuries, and across geographic, political and ethnic boundaries is this profound proverb about unity.
By Tyntchtykbek Tchoroev (Chorotegin)
November 14, 2023
Student from Kazakhstan Joins Harvard Team and Helps Revolutionize How We Look at the World
A sense of curiosity and awe for the world around leads a Kazakh scientist to join an applied physics research team and revolutionize how we see the world.
By Alva Robinson
December 27, 2022
A Selfless Pursuit to Help Others Moves a Young Kyrgyz Half Way Around the World
When Airina Malieva moved thousands of miles away from her native Kyrgyzstan at the age of 17, she was determined to use her experiences to improve the lives of others.
By Alva Robinson
November 7, 2022
When Fate Called, She Went Into Law
Even if she didn’t recognize it at first, she was always destined for a career in law.
By Alva Robinson
October 6, 2022
