Life in the Regions: Gulmira Zholdosheva from Bakai-Ata Created the "Timur Team," and Later the Villagers Elected Her as a Deputy
She was born in the village of Chon-Kapka (Pushkin) in the Manas district to a family of shepherds, becoming the fourth of nine children.
“My parents worked their entire lives on a collective farm. After getting married, I moved to Bakai-Ata, where I married the son of an influential mullah. My husband Sultan and I have three daughters and a son who is studying at university. We already have nine grandchildren,” Gulmira shares.
In April 2021, she was elected as a deputy of the Bakai-Ata ayil kenesh. The beginning of her public activity is connected with the school: her daughter Aina's class teacher suggested that she become an assistant and work with parents. This gave Gulmira the opportunity to participate more deeply in public affairs and establish a connection with parents. As a result, they united housewives and created the "Timur Team," which undertook various paid work for local residents, including fieldwork.
When election time came, the women and elders of the village approached Gulmira with a proposal: “Work for us.” Their support allowed her to win, receiving the highest number of votes. Since then, she has implemented numerous social projects aimed at supporting women. “My husband, as already mentioned, is the son of a prominent mullah, and he always supports me, encouraging me: ‘Bring benefit to society, you can do it,’” she recounts.
Gulmira also actively participates in public works beyond her district.
“I remember the moment during the Batken events when I accompanied humanitarian aid from the Bakai-Ata district. As soon as I learned about the situation, I reached out to people through social media, and we began to collect aid. We communicated with the victims, learning about their needs. In the end, I delivered 52 tons of humanitarian aid and returned with a report,” Gulmira shares her memories.
Her house is considered the most beautiful in the village and has been featured on television multiple times.
“Although our house is old, over 80 types of flowers grow in front of it, and there are even more indoor plants. I am passionate about growing plants and do not sell them. Instead, I give seeds to local women who ask for help. My husband says, ‘Your soul is as beautiful as the flowers,’” she adds.
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