IRDP Villages Recognized Nationally: 1st and 3rd Place in Best Aiyl Okmotu Awards
Proud Achievement for IRDP Villages: Zhoosh and Chon-Alai Win National Recognition! 🏆
We are proud to share some truly exciting news: the Zhoosh and Chon-Alai Aiyl Okmotus, participants in our Integrated Rural Development Project (IRDP), have achieved outstanding success in the 2024 National Best Aiyl Okmotu Contest of Kyrgyzstan!
Out of 235 rural municipalities across the country, Zhoosh Aiyl Okmotu secured 1st place, and Chon-Alai Aiyl Okmotu earned an impressive 3rd place! 🇰🇬✨
This prestigious annual contest honors the most effective, inclusive, and sustainable local governments in Kyrgyzstan. Winning such a recognition is a testament to excellent local governance, strong community involvement, and meaningful progress in rural development.
Since 2021, Good Neighbors, in partnership with KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency), has been implementing the IRDP in 30 villages across southern Kyrgyzstan, focusing on:
✅ Improving public infrastructure (such as schools, water supply systems, and roads)
✅ Supporting income-generating opportunities and small-scale entrepreneurship
✅ Empowering women to take active roles in decision-making and leadership
✅ Enhancing local policy-making and administrative systems
The success of Zhoosh and Chon-Alai showcases what can be achieved through the collaboration of local leaders, engaged citizens, and committed development partners. It is a shared victory that belongs to the entire community! 💪🏽🏡
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the people and leadership of Zhoosh and Chon-Alai for this remarkable achievement, and we look forward to continuing our journey toward inclusive and sustainable development together.
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The Branch of Good Neighbors International (GNI) in the Kyrgyz Republic invites qualified candidates to apply for the following positions:
Open Positions:
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Income Generations Officer
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Community Development Project (CDP) Officer — Bolot Mambetov area, Issyk-Kul region
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Community Development Project (CDP) Lead Officer — Kok-Chu, Chui region
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Program Officer (Bishkek)
Good Neighbors International has been operating in Kyrgyzstan since 2014, implementing community development projects in Chui, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Issyk-Kul regions.
📩 Interested applicants must submit their application (CV, Application Form for Employment Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic, and additional supporting documents such as recommendation letters, certificates, etc.) in English via email to: gnkgz@goodneighbors.kg
Application deadline: March 8, 2026
More details are available at https://employment.kg/
Good Neighbors International in the Kyrgyz Republic has handed over rehabilitation and medical equipment to stationary social institutions under the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, namely the Sokuluk Children’s Rehabilitation Center and the Belovodsk Children’s Psychoneurological Social Stationary Institution. The total value of the transferred equipment amounted to USD 20,000.
Currently, 295 children with disabilities reside in and receive rehabilitation services at these institutions. They require regular medical and rehabilitation support. The donated equipment is aimed at improving the quality of rehabilitation and medical services provided to children and persons with disabilities, as well as creating safer and more comfortable conditions for their recovery, development, and social integration.
The official handover ceremony was attended by Mr. Cho Sunhyeong, Director of Good Neighbors International in the Kyrgyz Republic; Ms. Ainura Dzhantaevna Orozbaeva, Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic; Ms. B.Sh. Tumanova, Director of the Sokuluk Social Stationary Institution; Mr. A.A. Asanov, Director of the Belovodsk Social Stationary Institution; as well as staff members of the respective institutions.
In his speech, Mr. Cho Sunhyeong emphasized that this support once again demonstrates the organization’s strong commitment to promoting the rights of persons with disabilities, strengthening social cohesion, and fostering an inclusive society. Through close cooperation with the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Good Neighbors International contributes to creating an environment in which every individual has equal opportunities and access to quality social and medical services.
Good Neighbors International in the Kyrgyz Republic will continue its efforts aimed at promoting social inclusion, supporting vulnerable population groups, and strengthening the social protection system in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Гуд Нейборс Кырыгызстан Шин Дон Мин программасына арыздарды кабыл алуу мөөнөтүнүн узартылганын жарыялайт.
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