Clean water, sanitation and hygiene are the foundation of children's health and learning
On August 28, in Bishkek, the UN World Food Programme (WFP), together with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic held a practical workshop on WASH standards for schools.
The key highlight of the event was the presentation of a practical handbook on implementing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene standards in educational institutions to school principals.
What does the WASH framework in schools include?
🔹 Access to safe drinking water and quality sanitation facilities.
🔹 Convenient handwashing stations and adherence to food hygiene rules.
🔹 Creating an inclusive, accessible, and comfortable environment for all children, including children with disabilities.
During the workshop, representatives of schools participating in the school feeding project discussed the work of school health committees and methods for developing healthy habits among students.
📍 What's next? Later this week, a similar workshop will be held in Osh for representatives of schools from the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan!
Together, we are creating a safe and healthy environment for the future generation!
“Such workshops help teachers better understand student needs” — Results of the three-day GRT preparation training
An intensive professional development program for 69 teachers of Mathematics, Kyrgyz, and Russian languages from schools in Issyk-Kul, Chuy, Jalal-Abad, and Osh regions has concluded in Bishkek.
The project “Enhancing Teachers’ Qualifications for General Republican Testing Preparation” was implemented by Good Neighbors in the Kyrgyz Republic in partnership with the Center for Educational Assessment and Teaching Methods (CEATM) @ort_ceatm_official.
Over the course of three days, teachers together with leading experts analyzed complex GRT tasks, strategies for addressing typical student errors, and techniques for developing logical and critical thinking skills in high schoolers. Participants received practical tools for their work and certificates of completion.
Chynara Ebishovna Batrakeeva, Director of CEATM, shared the results of the training and her impressions of the collaboration:
“Teachers thoroughly studied the nuances of the tests, learned how to analyze student results, and focused on key competencies. We received excellent feedback from the participants and believe that our cooperation with Good Neighbors will continue to expand for the sake of quality education for children!”
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A three-day training program for 69 teachers of Mathematics, Russian, and Kyrgyz languages from schools in Issyk-Kul, Jalal-Abad, Chuy, and Osh regions was successfully conducted in Bishkek.
The event was organized under the project "Enhancing Teachers’ Qualifications for General Republican Testing Preparation" in partnership with the Center for Educational Assessment and Teaching Methods (CEATM) @ort_ceatm_official.
The program was aimed at strengthening teachers' professional competencies for effective preparation of high school graduates for the General Republican Testing (GRT). Over three days of intensive work, participants together with experienced experts (Farkhad Ismailov, Azamat Omorov, and Tatyana Matokhina) thoroughly analyzed the structure and tasks of the GRT, mastered modern methodologies for developing students' logical and analytical thinking, and received a set of educational and methodological materials along with certificates of completion.
Empowering teachers is an important contribution of Good Neighbors toward ensuring quality and accessible education, as well as creating new opportunities for the future of youth in the Kyrgyz Republic.
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1) Tender: Supply of Playground Equipment, Furniture, and Educational/Developmental Materials for Kindergartens
About the Project:
Procurement, delivery, and installation of playground equipment, children's furniture, and educational/developmental materials for kindergartens in Chuy, Issyk-Kul, Jalal-Abad, and Osh regions. The project aims to create a safe, comfortable, and nurturing learning environment, improve the material and technical base of the institutions, and enhance the quality of early childhood education. All works (delivery, assembly, and installation) must be fully completed by September 5, 2026.
⏰ Deadline for tender submission: August 17, 2026, 17:00 (5:00 PM)
For details, please visit tenders.kg under No. 31310 dated August 11, 2026.
Link to the tenders.kg website
2) Request for Quotations (RFQ): Supply of Construction Materials and Plumbing Equipment
About the Project:
Procurement, delivery, and unloading of construction materials for the expansion of the kindergarten building in Uch-Terek village (Jalal-Abad region), as well as procurement and delivery of plumbing equipment to the Nizhne-Chuy village council (Chuy region). The project aims to improve conditions for children, create additional learning spaces, and raise safety and hygiene standards in preschool institutions. Delivery must be completed by August 25, 2026.
⏰ Deadline for proposal submission: August 17, 2026, 17:00 (5:00 PM)
For details, please visit tenders.kg under No. 31307 dated August 11, 2026.
Link to the tenders.kg website