Why do even the most dedicated teachers burn out and leave schools?
Quality education is impossible without basic conditions. But in remote regions, they are often simply missing:
How can we teach children computer literacy if there are no computers at school?
How can teachers educate when basic needs for clean water, hygiene, and hot meals are not met?
A teacher is a person just like any of us, with their own limits and emotional resources. The lack of basic conditions reduces teaching efficiency, leading to fatigue and burnout.
That’s why we at Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic don't stay on the sidelines! To create a strong foundation of support for teachers and children, we:
Equip computer classrooms (STEM);
Install drinking water filters and build modern sanitation facilities;
Organize healthy school meals and develop school gardens;
Conduct trainings for both teachers and students;
Organize mobile medical check-ups by bringing qualified specialists and equipment directly to the regions;
Systematically strengthen the educational environment.
Dear teachers and educators!
We sincerely congratulate you on your professional holiday! Thank you for your resilience, patience, and invaluable work. We are happy to stand by your side and support you on this journey.
Happy Education Workers' Day and World Teachers' Day!
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We are pleased to inform you that Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic successfully completed the "National Testing" project in 2024, within which the last stage was to conduct post-testing of 11th grade students in 4 regions of the country.
The post-testing process within the framework of the project is necessary to analyze the effectiveness of the 3-month process of teaching schoolchildren and preparing students for the national testing (ORT), which was conducted by a team of professionals.
We believe and wish that students of schools where the Branch is actively involved in the development of the education sector will receive good scores and will be able to enroll in universities.
Within the framework of the "Good Mama 2024" project, Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic organized two-day trainings for medical workers and CHWs on the topic "Antenatal and postnatal care for pregnant women" in 4 regions of the country.
Purpose: to increase knowledge and skills in providing quality care to pregnant women.
Participants:
- gained knowledge about anxiety signs, physiological changes, work and rest regime, nutrition, breastfeeding and family planning;
- learned how to calculate the body mass index, measure pressure, uterine height, use a pulse oximeter and an ultrasound machine.
The second day:
- practical skills in breast cancer screening and early detection;
- self-examination training for women.
We hope to create favorable conditions for pregnant and newborn children through our initiatives in the regions.
*CHWs - Community Health Workers
Good Neighbors branch in the Kyrgyz Republic is pleased to announce the successful implementation of the Cultivation of Elite Potato Seeds Project for the past 3 years (2022-2024) in Bolot Mambetov Ayil Aimak, Ton district.
This year, in addition to valuable knowledge and experience, the cooperative received the necessary technical equipment for effective potato planting. The range of farmers involved in the project has expanded.
We have big plans ahead! We wish our partners favorable weather conditions and a rich harvest!
Project achievements:
- Three years of successful implementation;
- Increase number of engaged farmers;
- Cooperative received necessary equipment;
- Increasing the effectiveness of potato growing.
Future plans:
- Further development of the project;
- Increasing farmers welfare;
- Increasing food security in the region.
Rethink our partners and participants of the project for their contribution!