Global Youth Network: First GYN Sessions Held in Kok-Chu CDP
A face-to-face preparatory session was held at A. Tokombaev School Complex in Kamyshanovka village, Kok-Chu Community Development Project (CDP), as part of the Global Youth Network (GYN) program. Students received orientation and preparation for upcoming exchange activities and actively participated in the first sessions of the program. During the meeting, participants introduced themselves, shared information about their schools and interests, and actively engaged in communication and experience-sharing activities.
Global Youth Network is an international program of Good Neighbors International that brings together children and young people from different countries to promote global citizenship, leadership, and social responsibility. The project aims to increase awareness of global challenges and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while developing collaboration, communication, and active civic engagement skills among youth.
Participants will take part in a series of training sessions and practical activities designed to strengthen their understanding of global issues and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as to develop leadership, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
Through participation in the program, students are expected to expand their knowledge of global challenges, enhance their communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, and become more active contributors to addressing issues within their communities.
The Sary-Sogot cooperative is growing!
Thanks to the Good Neighbors program, income-generating projects, the Sary-Sogot cooperative is steadily developing, increasing honey production and the number of participants. In 2024, the cooperative participated in the “Honey” project with the support of Good Neighbors. By December 2024, the participants had successfully implemented the project.
Now the cooperative's goal is to produce more honey and create a sustainable future for its business.
- The success story of beekeeper Samat Musuraliev -
Samat Musuraliev, a member of the Sary-Sogot cooperative, with more than 10 years of experience in beekeeping, has achieved impressive results! In 2024, thanks to the support of our program and the loan received, he collected 117 barrels of honey (3429 kg) and sold it to international markets.
In 2025, he plans to improve conditions for bees by purchasing 100 new hives.
"Beekeeping is our family's main source of income, and over the past three years our income would have been significantly lower without the support of Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic." -Samat Musuraliev-
#IncomeGeneration #Cooperative #BeeKeeping #SuccessStory
We are excited to share the success of the "Hope Scholarship Program" implemented in the 4 CDPs: Bolot Mambetov, Kok Chu, Bel Aldy, and Zhapalak.
A total of 65 students from grades 9, 10, and 11 participated in the program, showcasing excellent academic performance and active involvement in school life.
What did participants receive?
— A scholarship of 3000 KGS from Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic.
— A set of essential school supplies.
— A certificate recognizing their academic achievements and active contribution to school activities.
Why is this important?
The program aimed to support talented and active youth who need encouragement for further growth and development.
We are proud of every participant and grateful to our partners for making this project possible. Keep believing in your dreams, and may this program be the start of new achievements!
#Education #Scholarship #HopeScholarship
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!
#Education #STEAM