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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The aim of the project is to improve the quality of education, prepare students for modern challenges and opportunities, stimulating their interest in exact sciences and technologies. STEAM is not just about knowledge — it is an approach that shapes future leaders and innovators!
We believe that such initiatives will help Kyrgyz schoolchildren to step towards innovation and international education standards.
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During the training, a plan of action for local communities to deal with climate change was discussed, and sustainable solutions were proposed. This project is being implemented on the basis of a project called "Enhancing Climate Resilience and Livelihoods through Orchard Cultivation and Sustainable Water Management in Batken Oblast."
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