School gardens: providing healthy nutrition for children
On August 25, 2026, Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic organized a practical experience-sharing workshop on "Organization of Healthy Nutrition in Schools" at K. Chokoev School in Kotormo village under the "Green Schools for Healthy Nutrition" project. School principals from the Uch-Terek and Bel-Aldy areas participated in the event.
The primary goal of the workshop was to demonstrate how the effective use of school grounds allows for growing fresh fruits and vegetables for the school cafeteria, thereby enriching students' daily diets with nutritious hot meals. 🍲🍛
During the field visit, the team of K. Chokoev School shared their unique experience:
- Crop diversity: apples, cucumbers, potatoes, strawberries, as well as lemons and bananas are successfully grown on the school grounds.
- High yield: the school harvests crops twice per season.
- Reliable storage: participants were shown a self-constructed basement storage facility that keeps the produce fresh throughout the entire school year.
Participants showed great interest in the practical details, discussing irrigation, crop cultivation, food storage, and adapting these approaches in their own schools. In addition, the school leaders addressed key challenges of mountainous regions, particularly the short agricultural season and limited access to irrigation water.
The workshop served as clear proof that school-based farming is an accessible and effective tool for enhancing hot meal programs and improving children's health. 💚
Today we would like to share a day in the life of our Resource Development Specialist, Samat Azhikeev. Together with the PR & Fundraising team, he visited the branches of KICB Bank to carry out the regular collection of donations gathered through Good Neighbors charity boxes. We invite you to take a behind-the-scenes look at this important process via the link below and see how, thanks to the compassion of people, every donation becomes a contribution to supporting children and families in need.
We sincerely thank everyone who makes donations and supports our mission. Your kind heart and willingness to help are truly changing children's lives for the better. We also express our special gratitude to KICB Bank @kicb_bank_ for many years of partnership, trust, and support for the Good Neighbors charitable initiative. Together, we are creating more opportunities for those who need help!
Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic is delighted to share wonderful news.
Salih Nozimov, one of the children participating in our program, has successfully completed his cancer treatment and overcome the disease. This marks an important milestone on his journey toward recovery and a healthy new chapter in life.
Over the next two to three years, Salih will remain under the regular supervision of his doctors. He will attend scheduled medical check-ups, undergo routine laboratory tests, and follow medical recommendations, including a special diet. These measures will help monitor his health and support his full recovery.
We sincerely express our gratitude to Dr. Zhanna Almazovna Kambarova, pediatric hematologist-oncologist at the National Center for Maternal and Child Welfare, for her professionalism, compassion, dedication, and invaluable contribution to Salih's treatment. Thanks to the tireless efforts of doctors and healthcare professionals, children are given the opportunity to enjoy a healthier future.
We warmly congratulate Salih and his family on this important milestone. We wish him good health, a joyful childhood, endless smiles, the fulfillment of his dreams, and a bright future ahead.
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!