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BANK KOMPANION AND UNFPA KYRGYZSTAN HELD A SMART KҮЧ FINANCIAL SAFETY WORKSHOP

Bank Kompanion, in partnership with UNFPA Kyrgyzstan, conducted an educational workshop as part of the global “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign. The program focused on strengthening financial literacy and enhancing digital safety skills.

The workshop brought together Bank Kompanion employees and clients, as well as students from the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov, and the Kyrgyz State Law Academy.

Throughout the training, participants examined key forms of economic coercion, current financial fraud schemes, mechanisms used to recruit individuals into money-mule activities, and practical methods of protection. The participants developed personalized financial safety strategies and tested new behavioral tools through interactive exercises, group case studies, and simulation-based tasks.

A particular highlight was the digital safety session facilitated by Bank Kompanion. Participants emphasized the value of accessible mobile services and financial management tools that empower women to maintain autonomy and ensure greater personal security in their daily lives.

One participant shared her impression:
"Today I realized for the first time how closely financial literacy is connected to personal safety. Many things I considered ordinary actually posed risks. After the training, I feel more confident and understand how to protect myself and my family."

Bank Kompanion will continue advancing initiatives aimed at sustainable development and improving financial protection for communities, including through ongoing collaboration with UNFPA Kyrgyzstan. The bank plans to establish such training programs on a regular basis, expanding their reach and audiences so that even more people gain access to essential knowledge and tools for safe financial behavior.​