Increasing schoolchildren's access to quality education and assistance in enrolling in universities.
Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic has launched a large-scale project - "National Testing training for schoolchildren" (NTT*) for graduate students in 15 schools as part of community development projects. NTT* is a mandatory test that replaces entrance exams for admission to universities in Kyrgyzstan. The course lasts 3 months and includes preparation for the main test (Kyrgyz / Russian, mathematics) and a subject test (history, mathematics, biology, chemistry, etc.) at the choice of the student.
The NTT course covers 320 students from 4 regions of the country. Project goal: Increasing schoolchildren's access to quality education and assistance in enrolling in universities. The project will help our students enter universities, including state-funded places.
A series of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) was successfully conducted as part of the comprehensive needs assessment in the Community Development Projects (CDPs) of Kok-Chu, Bolot Mambetova, Bel-Aldy, and Zhapalak located in Chui, Issyk-Kul, Osh, and Jalal-Abad regions of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The discussions brought together representatives of various community groups, including teachers, healthcare workers, parents, youth, farmers, entrepreneurs, representatives of local self-government bodies, and vulnerable population groups. The focus groups served as a platform for open discussion of current community challenges, identification of priority needs, and exploration of possible solutions.
The discussions covered issues related to education, healthcare, access to clean water and sanitation, rights protection, social support, employment, and income generation. Special attention was given to the challenges faced by vulnerable groups, access to basic services, improvement of living conditions, and strengthening the capacity of local communities.
The Focus Group Discussions enabled the collection of valuable qualitative information and ensured active community participation in the needs assessment process. The findings will be used for further planning and for developing practical programs and initiatives that are responsive to the real needs of the communities.
Environmental debates (Eco-Debate) among high school students were successfully held at Secondary School No. 48 (Kerme-Too) and Secondary School No. 45 named after M. Myrzaev in Osh city.
Although for many students this was their first experience participating in debates, from the very beginning they demonstrated great interest, active participation, and sincere engagement in discussing current environmental issues. During the event, participants learned how to express their opinions with arguments, listen to opposing views, work as a team, and collaboratively find solutions.
The eco-debates became an important platform for developing public speaking, critical thinking, leadership, and teamwork skills.
We hope that such initiatives will inspire young people to continue their personal development and participate in future debate tournaments, helping to build an active civic position.
Elnura Sakabekovna Kadyralieva, Deputy Director for Educational Affairs at Secondary School No. 21 named after Y. Alymbekov in the Abdy-Suerkulov rural municipality of Toktogul district, Jalal-Abad region, continues to inspire her colleagues through her outstanding achievements, professionalism, and dedication to education.
Following the results of 2026, she was awarded the honorary title “Best Teacher of the Year” and received the “Pride of the Nation” badge.
One of her most remarkable achievements was participating in the national “Leader Teacher” competition held on May 7, 2026. Competing among 651 teachers, Elnura Sakabekovna demonstrated excellent results and won an educational trip to Singapore.
It is worth noting that Elnura Sakabekovna actively participates in Community Development Projects in Bel-Aldy, Toktogul district, Jalal-Abad region, making a significant contribution to the development of education, support for local community initiatives, and the upbringing of the younger generation.
We sincerely congratulate Elnura Sakabekovna Kadyralieva on her well-deserved achievements and awards! We wish her strong health, continued success, and many more accomplishments in the field of education.