ATTENTION! TENDERS!
1. Request for Proposals: Updating and Revising the Manual on Conducting "Peer-to-Peer" Training
About the project:
Updating the contents of the manual for adolescents on the topics "My Rights" and "Prevention of Violence Among Adolescents". The assignment includes analyzing the current version, updating the methodological framework, training materials, exercises, and case studies in Kyrgyz and Russian languages, aligned with KR legislation, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, child protection principles, gender equality, and inclusion. Final volume of the manual: 50 to 90 pages. Completion deadline — until September 30, 2026.
Deadline for submitting commercial proposals: September 16, 2026, 19:00
For details, visit tenders.kg under No. 31604 "Request for Proposals: Updating and Revising the Manual on Conducting 'Peer-to-Peer' Training" dated 03.09.2026.
2. Request for Proposals: Development of a Methodological Manual on Organizing and Conducting Puppet Shows and Forum Theatre Events for Preschool and School-Age Children
About the project:
Development of a practical methodological manual under the "Voices of Children" project, aimed at creating a safe and inclusive environment. The consultant is required to prepare methodologies, evaluation tools, at least 5 puppet show scripts (for children aged 5–6), and at least 5 forum theatre scripts (for children aged 10–17) in both Kyrgyz and Russian languages. The manual is intended for educators, psychologists, and social workers. Estimated implementation timeframe — 30 calendar days from the date of contract signing.
Deadline for submitting commercial proposals: September 16, 2026, 19:00
For details, visit tenders.kg under No. 31608 "Request for Proposals: Development of a Methodological Manual on Organizing and Conducting Puppet Shows and Forum Theatre Events for Preschool and School-Age Children" dated 03.09.2026.
Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic in collaboration with the administration of the Zhamgyrchiev school in Issyk Kul region, Ton district, carried out the refurbishment of 3 classrooms. After the renovation, new furniture and classroom equipment were purchased, and the school administration helped with the provision of labor. Through our joint efforts, we were able to renovate the classrooms and now the students can study in comfortable conditions.
On 14th October, the first launch ceremony of the multifunctional "Development Center" took place in the village of Borko, Osh oblast.
The ceremony was attended by Chun Hong Soo, Director of Good Neighbors in the Kyrgyz Republic, Lee Won Jae, Korean Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic, Lee Jong Soo, Director of KOICA office in Kyrgyzstan, and Ernis Toltoev, Deputy Governor of the Kyrgyz Republic as well as civil servants from both countries and project managers.
Following the opening of the center in Borko village, in the villages of Chon-Alai district, Batken oblast, Tepe-Korgon and Masaliev villages, multifunctional "Development Centers" also began their work, it should be noted that in total 30 facilities are to be launched in Osh and Batken regions.
"The Development Center” is part of the Integrated Rural Development Project implemented jointly with Good Neighbors and KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency) in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Villagers can use the center to meet, develop their potential through various trainings; gender/financial/leadership trainings. The Development Centre also serves as a short-term kindergarten, which allows parents to leave their children in the temporary care of caregivers in order to set aside free time for socio-economic activities.
From next year, the “Kitchen Garden” program will also take place at the “Development Center”.
Meanwhile, in the Kyrgyz Republic, the Integrated Rural Development project is being implemented at a cost of 655 million soms over 4 years and 4 months from September 2021 to December 2025. The project aims to help 85,000 residents from 30 villages in 10 aiyl okmotu of Osh and Batken regions.
Good Neighbors in the Kyrgyz Republic will continue to work on improving women's rights and empowerment.
A Garage Sale was held at the Alykul Osmonov National Library on 29 October. The fair featured a variety of handicrafts, books, baked goods and much more. There was also a lottery where valuable prizes from our sponsors were raffled off. Young talents from the Kurenkeev College and the " Antre " ballet studio supported our fair with their great performances. Thank you to all our participants and sponsors for helping us in any way you could! At the Garage Sale, we collected 81720 soms. All collected funds have been transferred to our HOPE account and will be used for the infrastructure restoration project in Batken oblast. Thank you to all our volunteers for the work you have done with us! We have significant and exciting events ahead of us in the coming months, so stay tuned.
Our sponsors at the charity fair were:
@cocacola_kyrgyzstan
@sova_macaron
@fermamarket_kg
@baanbaansouth
@koreanbbq.bishkek
@Seoul Kimchi
@avtorskaya_shkola
@eldikfamilymedicineclinic
@karisma_dental
@ken_bog_kun_kafe
@KF Silk Road Project
@kettik.kg
@thekids_bookshop
@morse_bracelet_kg
@ecolifekg