Focus Group Discussions within the Framework of a Comprehensive Needs Assessment were conducted
A series of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) was successfully conducted as part of the comprehensive needs assessment in the Community Development Projects (CDPs) of Kok-Chu, Bolot Mambetova, Bel-Aldy, and Zhapalak located in Chui, Issyk-Kul, Osh, and Jalal-Abad regions of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The discussions brought together representatives of various community groups, including teachers, healthcare workers, parents, youth, farmers, entrepreneurs, representatives of local self-government bodies, and vulnerable population groups. The focus groups served as a platform for open discussion of current community challenges, identification of priority needs, and exploration of possible solutions.
The discussions covered issues related to education, healthcare, access to clean water and sanitation, rights protection, social support, employment, and income generation. Special attention was given to the challenges faced by vulnerable groups, access to basic services, improvement of living conditions, and strengthening the capacity of local communities.
The Focus Group Discussions enabled the collection of valuable qualitative information and ensured active community participation in the needs assessment process. The findings will be used for further planning and for developing practical programs and initiatives that are responsive to the real needs of the communities.
On December 19, 2024, two STEAM classes and a laboratory were opened at Baiseyit uulu Eshmanbet Secondary School in the Talas Region.
The classes are equipped with innovative technologies: smart boards, precise measuring devices and special tools for implementing STEAM methods.
This is a space where science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics come together to reveal the talents of our students!
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This video shares the story of Sergey Eremenko, a client of the Women’s Taxi – Inclusive Taxi project of Good Neighbors in Kyrgyz Republic. Sergey, a first-degree person with disabilities, relies on a wheelchair, and thanks to our inclusive service, he has been able to experience freedom of movement. Now, we aim to help him achieve an even greater goal — rehabilitation at the New Life clinic.
At the end of the video, the clinic’s director shares Sergey’s real chances of recovery, explaining that his muscles are still active and can be restored. Sergey needs our support, and we are announcing a fundraising effort for his treatment. This video is part of our fundraising project and an inspiring step toward meaningful change.
Help Sergey on his path to an independent life!
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On November 29-30, 2024, in the village of Jer-Ui, Bolot Mambetov CDP, Ton district, Issyk-Kul region a two-day training was held on the topic of preparing land before processing Plots of steel from 35 farmers from the villages of AkSai, KokSai, Eshperov, Temir-Kanat and Jer-Ui.
The training was conducted by an experienced specialist Chang Pae Lee from the Global Impact Foundation. Precinct officer:
- We studied 4 key principles of land cultivation.
- We learned how to use local microorganisms (IMO) to improve soil fertility.
- We learned the preparation stages IMMO 1, IMMO 2 and IMO 3.
Thank you for the knowledge you have gained, the farmer will be able to convince of the effectiveness of his work and improve the quality of the poor. We are looking forward to how these Innovations will help in the development of agriculture in the region!
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