Good Mama 2024: Prenatal & Postnatal Care in Rural Communities
Within the framework of the "Good Mama 2024" project, Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic organized two-day trainings for medical workers and CHWs on the topic "Antenatal and postnatal care for pregnant women" in 4 regions of the country.
Purpose: to increase knowledge and skills in providing quality care to pregnant women.
Participants:
- gained knowledge about anxiety signs, physiological changes, work and rest regime, nutrition, breastfeeding and family planning;
- learned how to calculate the body mass index, measure pressure, uterine height, use a pulse oximeter and an ultrasound machine.
The second day:
- practical skills in breast cancer screening and early detection;
- self-examination training for women.
We hope to create favorable conditions for pregnant and newborn children through our initiatives in the regions.
*CHWs - Community Health Workers
Women behind the wheel — changing stereotypes and making taxis more accessible to everyone!
Watch the full video on YouTube to learn more about the initiative and inspiring stories!
https://youtu.be/bun0aOjVKaA?si=yxAFGLmuJZyckopT
In this video, you will see footage from our project "Women Taxi", where women drivers boldly drive and help those who need special care. Our project supports equality and shows that the driver's profession is open to everyone, regardless of gender.
#WomenTaxi #IncomeGeneration
On November 2nd, 2024, Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic organized Girl’s Football Cup in the frame of “Girls Empowerment Club” project.
This project helps girls feel strong and capable of achieving goals, overcoming stereotypes and strengthening their self-confidence. We are confident that sport is a great way to unlock inner potential and unite young people.
#Advocacy #GirlsEmpowermentClub #GirlsFootball
Since September 2024, Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic has launched an ambitious project to introduce STEAM education into the school system. The project covers 16 schools in 4 CDP area.
The aim of the project is to improve the quality of education, prepare students for modern challenges and opportunities, stimulating their interest in exact sciences and technologies. STEAM is not just about knowledge — it is an approach that shapes future leaders and innovators!
We believe that such initiatives will help Kyrgyz schoolchildren to step towards innovation and international education standards.
#Education #STEAM