How to make school meals healthy and eco-friendly? Experience of school principals from Toktogul
On August 25, 2026, a practical seminar titled "Organization of Healthy Nutrition in Schools" was held at the K. Chokoev School in Kotormo village. The event was organized by Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic as part of the "Green Schools for Healthy Nutrition" project.
School principals from Uch-Terek and Bel-Aldy rural areas gathered to study successful experiences in establishing school-adjacent farming: from growing apples, vegetables, and even bananas and lemons, to harvesting twice a season and building a specialized cellar for food storage.
Interview with a seminar participant:
Sharipova Jazgul Uchbaevna, Principal of the Mukash Zhamgyrkanov School, shared her impressions of the visit and plans for developing her school ground:
"Today we took part in the seminar and were greatly impressed. Our school has previously attempted to implement the Garden project for planting an apple orchard: we prepared suitable plots, submitted soil analysis results, and filed all necessary documents on time. This seminar inspired us once again! We will make every effort to establish our own apple orchard and a fully functioning school farm, and we also greatly count on your support in implementing this initiative."
School-adjacent farming is an effective and accessible tool that helps provide children with fresh produce, enrich daily hot meals, and strengthen the health of the younger generation!
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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!
Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic announces the launch of six tenders.
Tender No. 1
No. 30771. Request for Quotations for conducting a three-day training for teachers on preparing students for the National Scholarship Test (NST) in core subjects.
Submission deadline: July 19.
Tender No. 2
No. 30772. Tender for the provision of trainer services to conduct training sessions on WASH, hygiene, health, and nutrition.
Submission deadline: July 22.
Tender No. 3
No. 30369–30770. Request for Quotations for organizing and conducting a training event.
Submission deadline: July 22.
Tender No. 4
No. 30748. Request for Quotations for the procurement of medical equipment for Feldsher-Obstetric Stations (FAPs) and Family Medicine Centers (FMCs).
Submission deadline: July 13.
Tender No. 5
No. 30730. Request for Quotations for the procurement of interactive panels, a video surveillance system, and storage lockers for Secondary School No. 21 named after Ybysh Alymbekov.
Submission deadline: July 21.
Tender No. 6
No. 30714. Request for Quotations for comprehensive ophthalmological examination services for ethnic Koreans in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Submission deadline: July 13.
Detailed information and tender documentation are available at www.tender.kg.
We invite interested organizations and suppliers to participate.