The Yagnob Valley, nestled in the picturesque but remote mountains of Tajikistan, remains largely cut off from the modern world. Isolated for almost five months each year due to harsh winters a nd an unsafe mountain road, the region faces significant challenges. Limited access to electricity, schools, and healthcare, coupled with energy poverty, make daily life difficult for the approximately 70 families scattered across 17 villages. Despite these hardships, the valley is a protected national natural and ethnographic park, designated to preserve its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. Since 2019, Central Asia Solidarity Groups together with the environmental organization...
