The success story of the “Sary-Sogot” cooperative
The Sary-Sogot cooperative is growing!
Thanks to the Good Neighbors program, income-generating projects, the Sary-Sogot cooperative is steadily developing, increasing honey production and the number of participants. In 2024, the cooperative participated in the “Honey” project with the support of Good Neighbors. By December 2024, the participants had successfully implemented the project.
Now the cooperative's goal is to produce more honey and create a sustainable future for its business.
- The success story of beekeeper Samat Musuraliev -
Samat Musuraliev, a member of the Sary-Sogot cooperative, with more than 10 years of experience in beekeeping, has achieved impressive results! In 2024, thanks to the support of our program and the loan received, he collected 117 barrels of honey (3429 kg) and sold it to international markets.
In 2025, he plans to improve conditions for bees by purchasing 100 new hives.
"Beekeeping is our family's main source of income, and over the past three years our income would have been significantly lower without the support of Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic." -Samat Musuraliev-
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The year 2025 has been declared the Year of Protection of Children's Rights in the organization Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic.
As part of this thematic year, on May 31, 2025, Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic, together with the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, organized a festive event for children from Bishkek and Sokuluk district.
A special screening of the animated film took place at the Manas Cinema, after which the children were presented with gifts. About 500 children took part in the event.
Ravshanbek Azatovich Sabirov, Country Director of Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, addressed the participants with welcoming words. They congratulated the children on the holiday and stressed the importance of protecting children's rights and providing comprehensive support to the younger generation.
A memorandum of understanding has been signed!
Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic has signed an agreement with the administration of the Governor of Batken region. This is an important step in strengthening our partnership to implement key initiatives in the region.
During the meeting, we discussed current and future initiatives, including:
• Integrated Rural Development Project (IRDP)
• Expansion of activities in the fields of education, healthcare and youth development
• Cooperation with local governments and local communities
We thank the Batken Region administration for their trust and willingness to work together for the sustainable development of the region! 🌍✨
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The opening of modern sanitary facilities took place in two rural schools: Kokchu CDP Nizhne-Chuisky aiyl (about 200 students) and Bolot Mambetov CDP Eshperovo aiyl (about 350 students).
The new sanitary facilities are designed to meet the needs of all students, including children with disabilities, and are equipped with special cabins for girls. Each facility is equipped with ramps, washbasins with hot water, a heating system and comfortable, private cabins.
All sanitary and building regulations are strictly observed during construction. Modern drain septic tanks are used as a recycling system, providing environmentally friendly waste recycling.
These improvements are an important step towards creating a safe, inclusive and supportive educational environment for all children. We continue to work to ensure that schools become spaces of equal opportunity, respect and care.