Ophthalmological examination: within the framework of the support project for ethnic Koreans
With age, regular diagnostics become vital, yet full medical check-ups in modern clinics are not always accessible to older people and pensioners due to high costs.
A significant number of elderly ethnic Koreans whose children have gone abroad to work reside in Bishkek and the Chuy region. According to a Good Neighbors study (2026), 77.9% of them suffer from vision problems, and 89.4% cannot afford private ophthalmologist services. Without timely treatment, people gradually lose their sight and end up isolated.
To remove this financial barrier, Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic, together with the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) and the Koryo-in Diaspora Association, launched a project for the free diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. The main outcome of such support is the timely detection of dangerous health conditions: during the exam, doctors identified a cataract in one of the participants for the first time and promptly referred her for surgery.
From an interview with a check-up participant:
Kim Lyudmila, representative of the Korean diaspora:
"Without this sponsored support, I would not have been able to visit such a modern clinic. I was examined, diagnosed with a cataract, and advised to undergo surgery. It is difficult for pensioners to pay for diagnostics, so we are deeply grateful for the care, attentive doctors, and excellent organization without any queues!"
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1. Request for Quotations: Procurement and delivery of construction materials and execution of construction and installation works to improve working conditions of the Health Post (FAP) in Korgon village
About the project:
Renovation and infrastructure upgrade of the Health Post (FAP) in Korgon village, Toktogul district, Jalal-Abad region. The project includes the procurement and delivery of construction materials, execution of construction and installation works (replacement of flooring, doors, window units, installation of blinds, repair of facade, roof, heating system, construction of metal fencing and gates, and landscaping), followed by site cleanup and handover.
Deadline for commercial proposals: September 15, 2026, by 17:30 (18:00)
For more details, see tenders.kg under announcement No. 31683 titled "Request for Quotations: Request for commercial proposals for the procurement, delivery of construction materials and execution of construction and installation works to improve working conditions of the Health Post (FAP) in Korgon village" dated 08.09.2026.
2. Tender: Procurement and delivery of construction materials to improve conditions in the school cafeteria
About the project:
Provision of construction materials for the renovation of the school cafeteria at Absamat Masaliev Secondary School in Nizhne-Chuyskoye village, Sokuluk district, Chuy region (serving 813 students and 46 staff members). Tasks include procurement, delivery, and unloading of quality materials for floor replacement, ventilation, wall repair and painting, drainage, and lighting.
Deadline for commercial proposals: September 18, 2026, by 17:30
For more details, see tenders.kg under announcement No. 31666 titled "Tender: Procurement and delivery of construction materials to improve conditions in the school cafeteria" dated 08.09.2026.
3. Tender: Supply of pipes and concrete rings for culvert construction
About the project:
Supply and delivery of high-quality construction materials (pipes and concrete rings) for a local culvert structure in the "Tesh" area of Eshperov village, Ton district, Issyk-Kul region, under the "Community Mudflow Risk Reduction in Eshperov Village" project. The goal is the safe diversion of irrigation and flood waters to protect local infrastructure. Delivery period — September 2026. Proposals must be submitted strictly in sealed envelopes.
Deadline for commercial proposals: September 21, 2026, by 17:00 (17:30)
For more details, see tenders.kg under announcement No. 31660 titled "Tender: Supply of pipes and concrete rings for culvert construction" dated 08.09.2026.
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.
On September 4, in the city of Osh, the UN World Food Programme (WFP), together with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic, successfully held a practical seminar on school water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) for school representatives from the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan.
The seminar in Osh was a continuation of the initiative launched on August 28 in Bishkek, bringing together school principals, teachers, and representatives of school health and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) committees from Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions.
The key highlight of the seminar was the distribution of practical guidelines and information-educational materials (booklets and posters) to school administrations on implementing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) measures.
What does the development of the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiative in schools include?
🔹 Access to safe drinking water and quality sanitation facilities.
🔹 Convenient handwashing stations and adherence to food hygiene practices.
🔹 Creating an inclusive, accessible, and comfortable environment for all children, including children with disabilities.
Implementing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) measures across all regions of the country is our shared contribution to building a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for every child!