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The United States Ambassador to Tajikistan, John Mark Pommersheim, took part at the opening ceremony of the historical Oim Madrasa, the first educational institution for women in Tajikistan, according to the US Embassy in Dushanbe, reports Asia plus news agency.

Through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) program, the U.S. Embassy awarded the Public Organization Imdodi Ghayrat a grant of $77,154 for the restoration and renovation of the rooms, walls, and roofs of the madrasa.

Public Organization Imdodi Ghayrat, in close cooperation with local authorities, implemented the restoration of the Oim Madrasa, which now serves as a museum overseen by the Ministry of Culture.

Built in the early 19th century (1824-1825) with the help of local craftsmen, Oim Madrasa is a unique historical site that hosted female students.  The Tajik government has registered the cultural monument in its Catalog of Historical and Architectural Sites.

The U.S. Embassy’s AFCP program is devoted to preserving the unique cultural heritage of host countries.

In addition, it should be noted that since 1992, the American people have provided over $1.8 billion in programs and humanitarian aid that support Tajikistan’s democratic institutions.

"The Qazaq Times"