Peshraft

What Peshraft does

Peshraft (ОБО "Пешрафт") is a public charitable organization registered in Dushanbe, Tajikistan (registration 1145279; tax ID 020036554) and operating since 2009. Its mission is investing in the human capital of Tajikistan through educational programs targeted primarily at talented youth from low-income families. The organization runs seven core programs: "Investment in Talents" scholarships and mentorship; "Reasonable Contribution" (Разумный вклад) scholarships administered jointly with Alif Sarmoya since 2016; EBRD-funded community infrastructure initiatives including a 700 sq meter school renovation in Vahdat; the Business Constructor 16-week entrepreneurship training program co-implemented with UNDP; Career Consultations connecting high school students with professionals; an IT Laboratory at Boarding School No.2 in the Firdavsi district of Dushanbe, equipped by Samsung Electronics; and Peshraft Go Academy, a free Golang programming course with 30 candidates per cohort and guaranteed job placement.

Peshraft does not sell products or charge for services. All programs are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries and are funded through donations (individual giving via bank transfer, PayPal, and QR code), corporate contributions, and project grants from international development institutions. Core institutional funders and partners include Alif Bank, Alif Sarmoya, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), UNDP Tajikistan, Samsung Electronics, and the Kukhiston Foundation, with the Tajikistan Ministry of Education and Science providing government liaison support.

The organization operates with a 6-person team from a single headquarters at Bofanda Street 5/2 in Dushanbe and reports cumulative reach of 15,000+ beneficiaries since founding, with 50+ students currently on monthly scholarships and a volunteer base of 100+.

Name

Peshraft

Legal name

Общественная благотворительная организация «Пешрафт»

Website

https://peshraft.charity

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Peshraft is a Tajikistan-registered charitable organization, founded in 2009, that delivers free scholarships, IT training, entrepreneurship courses, career mentoring, and educational infrastructure projects to talented youth and vulnerable groups across the country.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Education Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Educational Support Services (611710), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK), Grantmaking Agencies & Education Program Grants Administration (EDADAHAD), Scholarship, Financial Aid & FAFSA Support (EDAMAKAF)

Keywords

• Charitable youth education
• Scholarship programs
• IT skills training
• Entrepreneurship training
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Dushanbe

HQ country

Tajikistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Revenue is generated through donations from individuals, corporations, and international organizations. The organization accepts donations via bank transfer (domestic and international via PayPal) and QR code payments.
2. Corporate and Institutional Partnerships: Funding received from corporate partners such as Alif Bank, Samsung Electronics, and international organizations like EBRD and UNDP for specific programs and initiatives.
3. Project-Based Funding: Implementation of specific projects funded by international donors such as the EBRD and UNDP with additional support from private sector companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Core offering

Peshraft is a public charitable organization operating a portfolio of educational and community development programs in Tajikistan. It delivers scholarships, IT skills training, career mentorship, entrepreneurship courses, and educational infrastructure improvements to talented youth from low-income families. All programs are provided free of charge to beneficiaries and are funded through donations, corporate partnerships, and international development organizations.

Product overview

Peshraft is a charitable non-governmental organization operating a portfolio of educational and community development programs in Tajikistan. The organization functions as a platform combining multiple initiatives: scholarship programs (Investment in Talents, Reasonable Contribution), technical education (IT Laboratory, Go Academy), career development (Career Consultations), entrepreneurship support (Business Constructor), and community infrastructure projects (EBRD Initiatives). These programs collectively aim to invest in human potential and improve the educational system of Tajikistan by supporting talented youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Investment in Talents (Инвестиции в таланты) Scholarship and mentorship program supporting talented youth from low-income families in Tajikistan, providing educational opportunities to develop their potential.
• Reasonable Contribution (Разумный вклад) Scholarship program launched in 2016 in partnership with Alif Sarmoya, providing monthly stipends to diligent students based on academic performance and social need.
• EBRD Initiatives (Инициативы с ЕБРР) Community initiatives implemented with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, including infrastructure improvements for educational institutions serving people with disabilities.
• Business Constructor (Бизнес-конструктор) Entrepreneurship support initiative implemented with UNDP Tajikistan, providing 16-week business training courses and mentorship to develop small and medium enterprises in Tajikistan.
• Career Consultations (Карьерные консультации) Career guidance program connecting high school students with successful professionals, helping scholars make informed decisions about their future professions through direct interaction and mentorship.
• IT Laboratory (IT-Лаборатория) IT laboratory established in Boarding School No. 2 in the Firdavsi district of Dushanbe, providing students with access to modern computer skills, educational resources, video/photo editing software, and internet access.
• Go Academy Free programming courses teaching Golang (Go language) with guaranteed employment placement for young specialists with basic web programming experience. Program accepts 30 candidates for 3-month intensive training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ people helped since founding
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of TajikistancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing institutional support and collaboration for educational programs including scholarship distribution and student selection
• Committee on Youth and Sports Affairs of TajikistanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body collaborating on youth development initiatives and sports programs
• Arvand Bank (ЗАО Банк «Арванд»)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking partner supporting charitable initiatives and youth development programs
• Tajik Chess FederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on intellectual development programs for youth through chess education initiatives
• Dona Cafe networkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business providing support for charitable events and community initiatives
• Mir VideominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia partner supporting promotional activities and visibility for charitable programs
• Samsung ElectronicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated 16 computers and 8 computer desks for IT Laboratory at Boarding School No.2, Firdavsi district, enabling students to access modern technology
• Geres TajikistanminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional team performed innovative building insulation work at the renovated school using modern green technologies, also documented project completion
• Somoni AirminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirlines provided transport for 110kg of educational materials from Moscow to Dushanbe for the school renovation project
• Global Leasing (ООО «Глобал лизинг»)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate supporter of the Vahdat school renovation project for blind and visually impaired children
• Adidas Representative Office in TajikistanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial representative provided support for the school renovation and educational materials project
• Alif Capital (ОАО МКО «Алиф-Капитал»)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrocredit organization supporting career consultation programs and educational initiatives

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Educo: Child-focused education NGO operating scholarship and school programs in developing countries. Comparable as a donor-funded charity providing educational support and infrastructure to disadvantaged youth.
• SOS Children's Villages: International nonprofit supporting orphaned and vulnerable children through residential care, education, and youth employment. Comparable to Peshraft's IT Lab and scholarship work for students at boarding schools and orphanages.
• Junior Achievement: Global youth entrepreneurship and workforce readiness nonprofit offering training curricula and mentorship. Closely comparable to Peshraft's Business Constructor and career consultation programs in mission and delivery model.
• Room to Read: International nonprofit running literacy, girls' education, and scholarship programs in low-income countries. Comparable as a scholarship-and-education nonprofit combining direct program delivery with corporate/foundation funding.

Broad incumbents

• Aga Khan Foundation: Large international development organization operating extensive education and youth programs across Central Asia, including Tajikistan. Directly comparable as a multi-program education/youth development funder in the same geography.
• Mercy Corps: Large international humanitarian/development nonprofit with active youth entrepreneurship and education programs in Central Asia. Comparable as a multi-donor, multi-program youth development organization.
• UNDP Tajikistan: Multilateral agency that already co-implements Peshraft's Business Constructor program. Comparable as a youth entrepreneurship and skills-development program operator in Tajikistan.
• UNICEF Tajikistan: UN agency running education, youth skills, and child welfare programs in Tajikistan. Comparable as a multilateral-funded education nonprofit serving the same beneficiary base (low-income youth, school infrastructure).

Regional players

• Kukhiston Foundation: Tajikistan-based foundation that co-funds Peshraft's IT Laboratory. Comparable as a domestic grantmaking foundation supporting educational infrastructure for low-income students in Tajikistan.

Emerging players

• Teach For All: Network of independent partner organizations placing teachers and leaders in underserved schools. Comparable in talent-pipeline philosophy for low-income youth in emerging markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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