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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Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic Announces Job Openings
The following positions are now open:
- Communications Specialist (Administration Department)
- Driver-Mechanic (Administration Department)
Application deadline: July 26, 2026
Please send your CV to: gnkgz@goodneighbors.kg
Detailed information and candidate requirements are available at employment.kg.
Join our team and contribute to the sustainable development of communities across Kyrgyzstan!
Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic announces the launch of six tenders.
Tender No. 1
No. 30771. Request for Quotations for conducting a three-day training for teachers on preparing students for the National Scholarship Test (NST) in core subjects.
Submission deadline: July 19.
Tender No. 2
No. 30772. Tender for the provision of trainer services to conduct training sessions on WASH, hygiene, health, and nutrition.
Submission deadline: July 22.
Tender No. 3
No. 30369–30770. Request for Quotations for organizing and conducting a training event.
Submission deadline: July 22.
Tender No. 4
No. 30748. Request for Quotations for the procurement of medical equipment for Feldsher-Obstetric Stations (FAPs) and Family Medicine Centers (FMCs).
Submission deadline: July 13.
Tender No. 5
No. 30730. Request for Quotations for the procurement of interactive panels, a video surveillance system, and storage lockers for Secondary School No. 21 named after Ybysh Alymbekov.
Submission deadline: July 21.
Tender No. 6
No. 30714. Request for Quotations for comprehensive ophthalmological examination services for ethnic Koreans in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Submission deadline: July 13.
Detailed information and tender documentation are available at www.tender.kg.
We invite interested organizations and suppliers to participate.
On June 26, graduation ceremonies were held across the Kyrgyz Republic to celebrate students completing their secondary education. This special day marked the end of an important chapter in their lives and the beginning of a new journey filled with opportunities, hope, and future achievements.
School graduates from the Japalak Community Development Project (Japalak CDP) in Osh Region also celebrated this important milestone. To make the occasion even more memorable, Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic, through the Rural Youth Transition & Educational Motivation Initiative project, prepared commemorative gifts and sweet treats for the graduates.
We warmly congratulate all graduates on this important achievement. May your future be filled with new knowledge, exciting opportunities, bold decisions, and the successful realization of your dreams. We wish you confidence, inspiration, and great success as you begin this new chapter of your lives.