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Call for Proposals

Branch of Good Neighbors International in the Kyrgyz Republic

Call for Proposals

Call Title: Helminthiasis Prevention in Rural Areas

Call Number: GNKGZ-CO-002

Award Ceiling: 1,740,000 KGS

Deadline for Applications: 2nd of March 2025, 23:59 Bishkek Time

Call for Proposals and Templates can be found by the link below

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ABOUT ORGANIZATION

Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian development NGO founded in 1991 to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony. Currently, Good Neighbors is working in 40 countries with the focus on inclusive community development approach and child protection. Good Neighbors has attained General consultative status with UN ECOSOC in 1996. It was awarded the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Award by International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions (AICESIS) in 2007.

Good Neighbors launched its mission in the Kyrgyz Republic in 2014, aiming to support rural communities in their social and economic development. Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic (hereinafter GN KGZ) is committed to improving living conditions in remote areas, expanding access to quality education and healthcare, enhancing the rights of children and women, and promoting economic well-being. Since its inception, GN KGZ has made significant strides in collaboration with residents and local authorities. The organization places special emphasis on strengthening existing partnerships and creating new ones. This strategic approach aims to contribute to the country’s development in line with state development programs and ensure long-term sustainability.

Currently, GN KGZ is implementing four community development projects and other collaboration projects including a multi-year rural development project funded jointly with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

 

A. CALL SUMMARY

Award Ceiling: 1,740,000 KGS

Number of Awards Anticipated: 1

Anticipated Project Start Date: April 2025

Length of Project Period: up to 7 months

Project area: The project should be implemented in the following areas only (at least two areas):

- Nijne-Chuisk Municipality (Sokuluk District, Chui Province),

- Bolot Mambetov Municipality (Ton District, Issyk-Kul Province),

- Abdy Suerkulov Municipality (Toktogul District, Jalal-Abad Province),

- Uch-Terek Municipality (Toktogul District, Jalal-Abad Province),

- Zhapalak Municipality (Osh City).

GN KGZ strives to improve access to quality medical services, raise awareness and improve skills of rural community members to prevent diseases. To further these objectives, GN KGZ announces a call for proposals for the Helminthiasis Prevention in Rural Areas Program.

The aim of this initiative is to improve the situation of parasitic diseases among children in rural areas by spreading preventive practices and improving personal hygiene.

Focus of the project may include (not limited to):

- Deworming pill distribution,

- Helminth control program,

- Helminth monitoring system,

- Education aimed at reducing transmission and reinfection,

- Reducing soil and/or water contamination,

- Improved sanitation.

Main target groups of the project should be (other target groups also can be covered):

- Children (under 18), youth, their parents.

 

B. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

Who are eligible to apply:

Only Kyrgyz Republic-registered civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, non-for-profit organizations, branches of international NGOs are eligible to apply.

The organization needs to have a strong track record and work experience in the health sector.

Who are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply:

- Individuals,

- Government organizations,

- For-profit organizations,

- Religious institutions,

- Political parties,

- Commercial enterprises,

- Private businesses,

- Organizations with incomplete or unverified legal status,

- Organizations with no prior experience in implementing health-related projects.

 

C. APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Deadline for Applications: 2nd of March 2025, 23:59 Bishkek Time

Provided Project Proposal Form (Attachment 1) and Budget Plan Form (Attachment 2) should be submitted.

GN KGZ will provide funding for 1 selected project up to 1,740,000 KGS for a duration of up to 7 months. Project duration must cover all additional activities like monitoring and evaluation, reporting, etc. This call cannot support ongoing projects.

Project budget must cover all expenses (e.g., audit, monitoring, and evaluation, etc. if needed). Additionally, personnel and administrative costs (e.g., salaries, office rent) should not exceed 20% of the total budget.

Special consideration will be given to proposals which include partnership with state health governmental bodies.

Estimated timeline

3rd of February 2025 Announcement of the call for proposals
2nd of March 2025 Application submission deadline
March 2025 Application assessment
Late March - Early April 2025 Result announcement
April 2025 Anticipated project start date

Please submit:

1. Project Proposal (Attachment 1),

2. Budget Plan (Attachment 2),

3. Copy of the state registration certificate,

4. Copy of the organization’s statutes,

5. Copy of the resolutions of the finance auditor for the last 3 years or a copy of financial statements of the organization for the last 3 years.

before 2nd of March 2025, 23:59 Bishkek Time to mail “kyrgyzrepublic@goodneighbors.org”

Documents should be submitted in English (it is possible to submit finance auditor resolutions / financial statements in Russian) and in pdf format.

GN KGZ reserves the right not to grant funds if submitted applications do not meet the objectives of the call.

For inquiries regarding this call and proposal submission you may contact Azyk Ulanov at “a.ulanov@goodneighbors.org”.

Date of publication: 31 January, 2025
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REGULATIONS

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"My Voice Matters!"

💡 Contest Motto:

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1. General Provisions

The forum theater and puppet theater contest "My Voice Matters!" is held within the framework of the "Children's Voices" project and is dedicated to World Children's Day, celebrated annually on November 20 to mark the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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3. Objectives of the Contest

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  • Fostering a respectful attitude toward others;

  • Preventing violence, bullying, and discrimination;

  • Developing children's creative and leadership skills;

  • Drawing public attention to child protection issues.

 

4. Contest Participants

4.1. Forum Theater Contest

Students of general education schools located in Kok-Chu CDP, Bolot Mambetov CDP, Bel-Aldy CDP, and Zhapalak CDP take part in the contest.

Participating Schools:

  1. Secondary General School No. 34 named after Ch. Tuleberdiev;

  2. Secondary General School No. 35 named after Atabaev;

  3. Secondary General School No. 30 named after A. Aliev;

  4. Secondary General School No. 45 named after M. Myrzaev (Osh city);

  5. Secondary General School No. 48;

  6. Secondary General School No. 68;

  7. Nizhne-Chuy Secondary School named after Iskhak Razzakov;

  8. Nizhne-Chuy Secondary School named after Absamat Masaliev;

  9. Secondary School named after Aaly Tokombaev;

  10. Secondary School named after B. Mambetov;

  11. Secondary School named after A. Kolbaev;

  12. Secondary School named after Zhusup Turusbekov;

  13. Secondary School named after K. Tilekov;

  14. Secondary School named after Zhuma Zhamgyrchiev;

  15. Secondary School named after M. Dogdurov (Ton district);

  16. Secondary School named after Tailakov (Ton district);

  17. Secondary General School No. 18 named after Kubatbek Chokoev;

  18. Secondary General School No. 22 named after Mukash Zhamgyrkanov;

  19. Secondary General School No. 30 named after Kulmanbet Toktoraliev;

  20. Secondary General School No. 29 named after Muktar Nurgaziev;

  21. Secondary General School No. 34 named after Salaev;

  22. Secondary General School No. 32 named after Beknazar;

  23. Secondary General School No. 33 named after Artykbaev;

  24. Secondary General School No. 21 named after Y. Alymbekov;

  25. Secondary General School No. 19 named after Toktonaaly Ashyraliev;

  26. Secondary School named after Abdymanap Mamyrov;

  27. Secondary School No. 20 named after T. Zhundubaev.

 

4.2. Puppet Theater Contest

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  2. Kindergarten named after "Nariste";

  3. Kindergarten No. 10;

  4. Kindergarten named after Zhusup Turusbekov;

  5. Three-hour Kindergarten named after Zh. Zhamgyrchiev;

  6. Kindergarten No. 7;

  7. Kindergarten No. 12 named after Zhunushov Zholdoshbek;

  8. Three-hour Kindergarten "Bolot Mambetov";

  9. Kindergarten No. 5;

  10. Short-stay Kindergarten at the school named after Mukash Zhamgyrkanov;

  11. Kindergarten "Ak-Shoola";

  12. Kindergarten "Nur";

  13. Preschool Educational Organization No. 7 "Zhyldyz";

  14. Kindergarten No. 15 "Satymbu apa";

  15. Kindergarten No. 21 "Balastan";

  16. Preschool Educational Organization No. 4 "Chabalekey";

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5. Topics of Performances

Forum Theaters:

  • Children's rights;

  • Right to be heard;

  • Prevention of violence and bullying;

  • Safe school environment;

  • Friendship, respect, and mutual aid;

  • Children's participation in decision-making;

  • Equality and tolerance;

  • Protection of children's rights.

Puppet Theaters:

  • Happy childhood;

  • Friendship and kindness;

  • Care and respect;

  • Child safety;

  • Mutual help and support;

  • Child's right to love, care, and protection.

 

6. Requirements for Performance Submissions

  • Performance duration must not exceed 15 minutes;

  • The performance must correspond to the contest topics;

  • Use of musical accompaniment, costumes, scenery, and props is allowed;

  • Participation must be collective (team-based);

  • Performance content must be age-appropriate for participants;

  • The theatrical performance must promote children's rights, a culture of respect, and non-violent behavior;

  • Deadline: November 25, 2026.

Mandatory Condition for Participation: Each team must provide a high-quality video recording of their performance (horizontal orientation, clear video image, and clear audio).

📞 To submit an application, please contact: +996 550 039 394

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7. Evaluation Criteria

Contest entries are evaluated according to the following criteria:

Criterion

Maximum Score

Relevance to the contest theme

20

Expression of idea and content

20

Acting skills

20

Creative approach and originality

20

Teamwork and stage presence

20

Total

100

 

8. Procedure for Summing Up Results

  • Evaluation of contest performances is carried out by a jury appointed by the organizers.

  • Based on the results, the following will be determined:

    • best theatrical performances;

    • best acting ensembles;

    • best individual acting performances;

    • winners and runner-ups in specific nominations.

  • Organizers reserve the right to establish additional nominations.

 

9. Awarding

  • Contest winners and runner-ups will be awarded:

    • diplomas;

    • commemorative gifts;

    • valuable prizes.

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  • Top creative groups and individual participants will be recognized with special prizes and diplomas.

  • Participants' creative works may be presented at the festival and used in project information materials.

 

10. Final Provisions

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REGULATIONS

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💡 Contest Motto:

"Rights give opportunities, responsibilities help us grow!"

 

1. General Provisions

The drawing contest "My rights are protected, my responsibilities matter!" is held within the framework of the "Children's Voices" project among students of educational organizations located in four Community Development Programs (CDP) of the Public Foundation "Good Neighbors International" in the Kyrgyz Republic, dedicated to World Children's Day and the anniversary of the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, celebrated on November 20.

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2. Goal of the Contest

Fostering an understanding of rights and responsibilities among children and teenagers through creativity, as well as raising awareness of the provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

 

3. Objectives of the Contest

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  • Developing creative abilities and artistic skills of the participants;

  • Drawing public attention to child protection and violence prevention issues;

  • Encouraging children's active participation in promoting ideas of respect, equality, and non-violence.

 

4. Contest Participants

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  13. Secondary School named after K. Tilekov

  14. Secondary School named after Zhuma Zhamgyrchiev

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  17. Secondary General School No. 18 named after Kubatbek Chokoev

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  19. Secondary General School No. 30 named after Kulmanbet Toktoraliev

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  25. Secondary General School No. 19 named after Toktonaaly Ashyraliev

  26. Secondary School named after Abdymanap Mamyrov

  27. Secondary School No. 20 named after T. Zhundubaev

 

5. Topics of Contest Submissions

Contest submissions may reflect the following topics:

  • Right to education;

  • Right to protection from violence;

  • Right to health and well-being;

  • Right to rest, leisure, and development;

  • Right to express one's opinion;

  • Responsibilities of a child in the family, school, and society;

  • Mutual respect, responsibility, and friendship;

  • A world without violence;

  • Safe and supportive environment for children;

  • Observation and protection of children's rights.

 

6. Requirements for Submissions

  • The artwork must correspond to the contest theme.

  • Each participant may submit no more than one artwork.

  • The work must be created independently.

  • Any artistic technique is allowed (pencil, watercolor, gouache, pastels, markers, etc.).

  • Artwork format: A3.

  • The work must be neat and completed.

  • Deadline: November 10, 2026.

The following details must be indicated on the back of the artwork:

  1. Participant's full name;

  2. Age;

  3. Grade / Class;

  4. Name of the educational organization;

  5. Village / City;

  6. Teacher's full name (if applicable);

  7. Contact phone number.

 

7. Evaluation Criteria

Contest entries are evaluated according to the following criteria:

Criterion

Maximum Points

Relevance to the contest theme

20

Coverage of the topic on children's rights and responsibilities

20

Originality of the idea

20

Artistic skill and quality of execution

20

Creative approach and expressiveness of the work

20

Total

100

 

8. Procedure for Summing Up Results

  • Evaluation of the entries is performed by a contest committee established by the organizers.

  • Winners are determined based on the total score accumulated.

  • The contest committee reserves the right to establish additional nominations.

 

9. Awarding

The best works of the contest will be exhibited at the "Menin ünum – menin kelechegim" festival held as part of the "Children's Voices" project in honor of World Children's Day.

Authors of the best works will be awarded:

  • 📜 Diplomas;

  • 🎁 Commemorative gifts;

  • 🏆 Valuable prizes.

All contest participants will receive certificates of participation.

 

10. Final Provisions

By submitting work to the contest, participants confirm their agreement with these Regulations and grant organizers the right to use the contest artworks for exhibitions, presentations, publications in project information materials, social networks, and other non-commercial purposes with mandatory attribution of authorship.

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