Call for Proposals
Branch of Good Neighbors International in the Kyrgyz Republic
Call for Proposals
Call Title: Helminthiasis Prevention in Rural Areas
Call Number: GNKGZ-CO-002
Award Ceiling: 1,740,000 KGS
Deadline for Applications: 2nd of March 2025, 23:59 Bishkek Time
Call for Proposals and Templates can be found by the link below
ABOUT ORGANIZATION
Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian development NGO founded in 1991 to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony. Currently, Good Neighbors is working in 40 countries with the focus on inclusive community development approach and child protection. Good Neighbors has attained General consultative status with UN ECOSOC in 1996. It was awarded the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Award by International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions (AICESIS) in 2007.
Good Neighbors launched its mission in the Kyrgyz Republic in 2014, aiming to support rural communities in their social and economic development. Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic (hereinafter GN KGZ) is committed to improving living conditions in remote areas, expanding access to quality education and healthcare, enhancing the rights of children and women, and promoting economic well-being. Since its inception, GN KGZ has made significant strides in collaboration with residents and local authorities. The organization places special emphasis on strengthening existing partnerships and creating new ones. This strategic approach aims to contribute to the country’s development in line with state development programs and ensure long-term sustainability.
Currently, GN KGZ is implementing four community development projects and other collaboration projects including a multi-year rural development project funded jointly with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
A. CALL SUMMARY
Award Ceiling: 1,740,000 KGS
Number of Awards Anticipated: 1
Anticipated Project Start Date: April 2025
Length of Project Period: up to 7 months
Project area: The project should be implemented in the following areas only (at least two areas):
- Nijne-Chuisk Municipality (Sokuluk District, Chui Province),
- Bolot Mambetov Municipality (Ton District, Issyk-Kul Province),
- Abdy Suerkulov Municipality (Toktogul District, Jalal-Abad Province),
- Uch-Terek Municipality (Toktogul District, Jalal-Abad Province),
- Zhapalak Municipality (Osh City).
GN KGZ strives to improve access to quality medical services, raise awareness and improve skills of rural community members to prevent diseases. To further these objectives, GN KGZ announces a call for proposals for the Helminthiasis Prevention in Rural Areas Program.
The aim of this initiative is to improve the situation of parasitic diseases among children in rural areas by spreading preventive practices and improving personal hygiene.
Focus of the project may include (not limited to):
- Deworming pill distribution,
- Helminth control program,
- Helminth monitoring system,
- Education aimed at reducing transmission and reinfection,
- Reducing soil and/or water contamination,
- Improved sanitation.
Main target groups of the project should be (other target groups also can be covered):
- Children (under 18), youth, their parents.
B. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Who are eligible to apply:
Only Kyrgyz Republic-registered civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, non-for-profit organizations, branches of international NGOs are eligible to apply.
The organization needs to have a strong track record and work experience in the health sector.
Who are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply:
- Individuals,
- Government organizations,
- For-profit organizations,
- Religious institutions,
- Political parties,
- Commercial enterprises,
- Private businesses,
- Organizations with incomplete or unverified legal status,
- Organizations with no prior experience in implementing health-related projects.
C. APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Deadline for Applications: 2nd of March 2025, 23:59 Bishkek Time
Provided Project Proposal Form (Attachment 1) and Budget Plan Form (Attachment 2) should be submitted.
GN KGZ will provide funding for 1 selected project up to 1,740,000 KGS for a duration of up to 7 months. Project duration must cover all additional activities like monitoring and evaluation, reporting, etc. This call cannot support ongoing projects.
Project budget must cover all expenses (e.g., audit, monitoring, and evaluation, etc. if needed). Additionally, personnel and administrative costs (e.g., salaries, office rent) should not exceed 20% of the total budget.
Special consideration will be given to proposals which include partnership with state health governmental bodies.
Estimated timeline
| 3rd of February 2025 | Announcement of the call for proposals |
| 2nd of March 2025 | Application submission deadline |
| March 2025 | Application assessment |
| Late March - Early April 2025 | Result announcement |
| April 2025 | Anticipated project start date |
Please submit:
1. Project Proposal (Attachment 1),
2. Budget Plan (Attachment 2),
3. Copy of the state registration certificate,
4. Copy of the organization’s statutes,
5. Copy of the resolutions of the finance auditor for the last 3 years or a copy of financial statements of the organization for the last 3 years.
before 2nd of March 2025, 23:59 Bishkek Time to mail “kyrgyzrepublic@goodneighbors.org”
Documents should be submitted in English (it is possible to submit finance auditor resolutions / financial statements in Russian) and in pdf format.
GN KGZ reserves the right not to grant funds if submitted applications do not meet the objectives of the call.
For inquiries regarding this call and proposal submission you may contact Azyk Ulanov at “a.ulanov@goodneighbors.org”.
On June 4, Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic handed over more than 7,000 pieces of new children's clothing to the Department of Social Protection under the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The official handover ceremony was attended by Dina Turmanbekovna Anarbaeva, Director of the Department of Social Protection under the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic; Cho Sunhyung, Country Director of Good Neighbors International in the Kyrgyz Republic; Chinarkul Aidarbekovna Tumenbaeva, Director of the “Kelechek” Rehabilitation Center for Children with Disabilities under the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic; as well as staff members of the institution.
The humanitarian aid was delivered from the Republic of Korea and will soon be distributed among residential social care institutions throughout the country. We sincerely thank Ms. Dina Turmanbekovna Anarbaeva, Director of the Department of Social Protection under the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, for her cooperation and joint efforts for the benefit of children in Kyrgyzstan.
For us, it is especially important that every item provided represents not only clothing, but also care, attention, and support for a child.
Good Neighbors continues to work toward creating a better future for children and families in Kyrgyzstan by joining efforts with government institutions and partners.
On June 2, 2026, an official ceremony was held in Bishkek to launch the second phase of the Comprehensive Rural Development Project in the Kyrgyz Republic, jointly implemented by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, KOICA, and Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic.
The event was attended by Mr. Rustam Baltabaev, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic; H.E. Mr. Kim Kwangjae, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Kyrgyz Republic; Ms. Lim Soyeon, Country Director of the KOICA Office in the Kyrgyz Republic; Mr. Cho Sunhaeng, Country Director of Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic; as well as representatives of government agencies, international organizations, and partner institutions.
In their welcoming remarks, the distinguished guests emphasized the strategic importance of the Comprehensive Rural Development Project in the Kyrgyz Republic for the sustainable socio-economic development of the regions and highlighted the significance of further strengthening cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Korea.
During the ceremony, the key achievements of the first phase of the project were presented, along with the main directions of the second phase, which will be implemented in Osh, Batken, and Jalal-Abad regions.
It should be noted that one day earlier, on June 1, 2026, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic signed a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of the second phase of the Comprehensive Rural Development Project in the Kyrgyz Republic.
The new phase of the project aims to support farmers and agricultural cooperatives, develop the processing industry, modernize rural infrastructure, establish a logistics center, expand access to microfinance services, and introduce digital solutions in the agricultural sector.
Together, we continue our efforts to promote sustainable rural development, improve the well-being of rural communities, and strengthen the agro-industrial potential of the Kyrgyz Republic.
On June 1, 2026, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, KOICA, and Good Neighbors International signed a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of the second phase of the Comprehensive Rural Development Project in the Kyrgyz Republic.
The signing of the Memorandum marked an important step in strengthening the partnership aimed at promoting sustainable rural development and improving the well-being of rural communities.
The second phase of the project will be implemented in Osh, Batken, and Jalal-Abad regions and will include support for farmers and agricultural cooperatives, development of rural and logistics infrastructure, expansion of access to microcredit services, and the introduction of modern technologies in the agricultural sector.
The project is a continuation of the first phase, which was successfully implemented from 2021 to 2025. During this period, significant achievements were made in increasing agricultural productivity, developing livestock farming, improving rural infrastructure, and raising the incomes of rural households.
The implementation of the second phase will contribute to the further development of the agro-industrial potential of the regions, strengthen the economic resilience of rural communities, and improve the quality of life of the population.