Ceremony for the Handover of Rehabilitation and Medical Equipment to Children’s Social Institutions

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.

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Good Neighbors International has been operating in Kyrgyzstan since 2014, implementing community development projects in Chui, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Issyk-Kul regions.

📩 Interested candidates are required to submit their application (CV, Application Form for Employment at Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic, as well as additional documents such as recommendation letters, certificates, etc.) in English via email: gnkgz@goodneighbors.kg

Application deadline: May 10, 2026

More detailed information is available at: https://employment.kg/

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