New Kindergarten Kitchen & Medical Center
On October 8, 2024, the organization "Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic" held an opening ceremony for a new kindergarten kitchen in the Uch-Terek village in the Toktogul district. As part of this project, "Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic" provided the administration and management of the kindergarten with the necessary construction materials, as well as modern equipment. The new kitchen, equipped with advanced technology, will ensure that children have access to healthy, nutritious, and balanced meals.
On the same day, a new medical center was opened, built through the joint efforts of local authorities, medical staff, residents, and "Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic." With funding and support from "Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic," the water supply system was reconstructed, allowing all key areas of the medical center to have access to clean drinking water.
This medical center holds significant strategic importance for the region, as it provides assistance not only to the residents of Toktogul district (approximately 30,000 people) but also serves the section of the Bishkek-Osh road, where accidents frequently occur.
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1. Request for Proposals: Updating and Revising the Manual on Conducting "Peer-to-Peer" Training
About the project:
Updating the contents of the manual for adolescents on the topics "My Rights" and "Prevention of Violence Among Adolescents". The assignment includes analyzing the current version, updating the methodological framework, training materials, exercises, and case studies in Kyrgyz and Russian languages, aligned with KR legislation, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, child protection principles, gender equality, and inclusion. Final volume of the manual: 50 to 90 pages. Completion deadline — until September 30, 2026.
Deadline for submitting commercial proposals: September 16, 2026, 19:00
For details, visit tenders.kg under No. 31604 "Request for Proposals: Updating and Revising the Manual on Conducting 'Peer-to-Peer' Training" dated 03.09.2026.
2. Request for Proposals: Development of a Methodological Manual on Organizing and Conducting Puppet Shows and Forum Theatre Events for Preschool and School-Age Children
About the project:
Development of a practical methodological manual under the "Voices of Children" project, aimed at creating a safe and inclusive environment. The consultant is required to prepare methodologies, evaluation tools, at least 5 puppet show scripts (for children aged 5–6), and at least 5 forum theatre scripts (for children aged 10–17) in both Kyrgyz and Russian languages. The manual is intended for educators, psychologists, and social workers. Estimated implementation timeframe — 30 calendar days from the date of contract signing.
Deadline for submitting commercial proposals: September 16, 2026, 19:00
For details, visit tenders.kg under No. 31608 "Request for Proposals: Development of a Methodological Manual on Organizing and Conducting Puppet Shows and Forum Theatre Events for Preschool and School-Age Children" dated 03.09.2026.
On September 4, in the city of Osh, the UN World Food Programme (WFP), together with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic, successfully held a practical seminar on school water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) for school representatives from the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan.
The seminar in Osh was a continuation of the initiative launched on August 28 in Bishkek, bringing together school principals, teachers, and representatives of school health and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) committees from Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions.
The key highlight of the seminar was the distribution of practical guidelines and information-educational materials (booklets and posters) to school administrations on implementing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) measures.
What does the development of the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiative in schools include?
🔹 Access to safe drinking water and quality sanitation facilities.
🔹 Convenient handwashing stations and adherence to food hygiene practices.
🔹 Creating an inclusive, accessible, and comfortable environment for all children, including children with disabilities.
Implementing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) measures across all regions of the country is our shared contribution to building a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for every child!
On August 25, 2026, a practical seminar titled "Organization of Healthy Nutrition in Schools" was held at the K. Chokoev School in Kotormo village. The event was organized by Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic as part of the "Green Schools for Healthy Nutrition" project.
School principals from Uch-Terek and Bel-Aldy rural areas gathered to study successful experiences in establishing school-adjacent farming: from growing apples, vegetables, and even bananas and lemons, to harvesting twice a season and building a specialized cellar for food storage.
Interview with a seminar participant:
Sharipova Jazgul Uchbaevna, Principal of the Mukash Zhamgyrkanov School, shared her impressions of the visit and plans for developing her school ground:
"Today we took part in the seminar and were greatly impressed. Our school has previously attempted to implement the Garden project for planting an apple orchard: we prepared suitable plots, submitted soil analysis results, and filed all necessary documents on time. This seminar inspired us once again! We will make every effort to establish our own apple orchard and a fully functioning school farm, and we also greatly count on your support in implementing this initiative."
School-adjacent farming is an effective and accessible tool that helps provide children with fresh produce, enrich daily hot meals, and strengthen the health of the younger generation!
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