Girls Football Club 2023
The "Girls Football Club" project by Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic continues its mission of supporting girls in football.
Last Friday, October 6, 2023, the final stage of mini-football within the "Girls Football Club" project, implemented by the Branch, will take place at the "Champion" sports complex in the city of Bishkek. The "Girls Football Club" project was first launched in 2019 with the aim of organizing youth girls' mini-football tournaments among representatives of three regions of Kyrgyzstan. This year, the project has been renewed and continues its mission, aiming to expand opportunities and rights for girls in the field of sports.
The final stage of the competition includes the participation of teams consisting of girls from the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, from four regions: Chui, Issyk-Kul, Zhalal-Abad, and Osh. The winning teams, each with 10 girls, will represent their regions in Bishkek and compete for the title of the winner.
"We believe that this project will give girls not only the opportunity to participate in competitive events but also to further develop girls football in our society. Sport contributes to personal growth, strengthens health, and instills important values such as teamwork, respect, and perseverance," noted the Country Director of the Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic Mr. Chun Hong Soo.
After the tournament concludes on this important day, a solemn award ceremony will take place, and guests from the Association of Women's Football of Kyrgyzstan are invited to attend. We thank all the participants who supported this project and contributed to its successful implementation. Our goal is to inspire and support girls in their aspirations for achievements and the strengthening of their rights.
Aida Zhanybaeva, Director of Preschool Educational Organization No. 7 in the village of Eshperov, Ton district of Issyk-Kul region, has been awarded the First Degree Diploma at the international competition “Best Teacher of the CIS.”
According to the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, the first stage of the competition began on February 7, and she successfully advanced to the second round. The final took place on March 24 in Astana, where Aida Zhanybaeva was awarded the First Degree Diploma, a badge, and the “Best Teacher of the CIS” statuette.
It is worth noting that Preschool Educational Organization No. 7, led by Aida Zhanybaeva, had previously been supported by Good Neighbors in the Kyrgyz Republic. As part of our activities, renovation works were carried out, and the kindergarten was provided with necessary furniture and equipment. The development of infrastructure and the educational environment contributes to the professional growth of teachers and improves the quality of preschool education.
We sincerely congratulate Aida Zhanybaeva on this high award! We wish her good health, continued success in her professional activities, inspiration, and new achievements. May her dedication and hard work continue to bring meaningful results and serve as an example to others!
On April 2, an event dedicated to World Autism Awareness Day was held at the Seitek National Center for Children and Youth.
On this day, various activities were organized to raise awareness about autism, as well as to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families.
While parents were participating in the forum, staff and volunteers of Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic helped organize leisure activities for the children: they played with them, conducted entertainment activities, and сопровождали them throughout the event.
Good Neighbors was one of the event’s partners, supporting initiatives aimed at creating an inclusive and caring environment for every child.
On 12–13 March 2026, the Director of Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic Cho Soonhyoung conducted a working visit to the villages of Bel-Aldy, Uch-Terek, and Kotormo in Toktogul District to review the results of implemented projects and ongoing initiatives aimed at community development.
During the visit, a meeting was held with the First Deputy Akim of Toktogul District, Asanov Askat Tashtemirovich. The parties discussed the results of joint work over the past year, prospects for further cooperation, and the sustainability of projects implemented through co-funding with the participation of local communities and local self-government bodies.
At Secondary School No. 30 named after K. Toktoraliev in Uch-Terek village, the Director reviewed the kitchen equipment installed under the “Healthy Nutrition” project, aimed at improving school feeding conditions and sanitation infrastructure. Attention was also given to the Girls Friendly Toilets project, which is currently nearing completion.
In Bel-Aldy village, the Director visited Mukash Zhamgyrkanov School, where an IT classroom was established and interactive boards were installed through a co-funded project. During the visit, students demonstrated how they use digital equipment in their daily learning process. The introduction of modern technologies contributes to the development of students’ digital skills and expands their educational opportunities.
In Kotormo village, the Director visited a kindergarten established through the joint efforts of the Abdy Suerkulov Aiyl Okmotu and Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic. During the visit, issues related to the sustainability and further development of early childhood education services were discussed.
Overall, the visit confirmed the positive impact of projects implemented with active participation of local communities and highlighted the importance of partnership between residents, local self-government bodies, and Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic for sustainable regional development.