Quality of Life

We explore different aspects of life that contribute to women’s well-being and overall quality of life. From work-life balance and health to relationships, personal growth, self-care, and stress management, this section offers ideas and practical advice for living a more balanced and fulfilling life.

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Quality of Life

From Loans to Climate: Why Should Banks Care About the Environment?

Can environmental problems be solved through technology and investment alone? More and more experts believe the answer is no. Real change begins with values and habits that are formed in childhood. In this article, we explore why environmental education is becoming an important part of the business ESG agenda and how the Green Generation project is helping raise a generation for whom caring for nature is a natural way of life.

Мутабар Хушвактова среди пластиковых отходов – концептуальный портрет об экологических проблемах
Quality of Life

“Thousands of people support me, but every day is still a struggle.” What It Means to Be an Environmental Activist in Uzbekistan

Many people imagine environmental activism as a world of inspiring projects, media interviews and public recognition. What often remains unseen are the pressure, criticism, constant self-education and emotional burnout that come with it. Environmental blogger and activist Mutabar Khushvaktova explains why environmental activism is not about slogans, but about daily work, responsibility and perseverance.

Женщина пьёт воду из ручья, рядом с ней женщина и ребёнок на фоне Ферганской долины
Quality of Life

Mailuu-Suu: A Radioactive Legacy at the Gates of the Fergana Valley

In the Fergana Valley, water is not an abstract environmental issue but part of everyday life for women, children and families: drinking, food preparation, caring for the home, kitchen gardens, fields and the health of loved ones. That is why the story of Mailuu-Suu matters not only as a problem of former uranium tailings, but also as a question of water safety, food security and the future of those living downstream.