Good Neighbors International celebrates its 35th anniversary
For 35 years, Good Neighbors International has been actively working to combat poverty, placing the protection of the rights and dignity of people affected by poverty, disasters, and social vulnerability at the core of its mission.
Over the years, Good Neighbors has implemented projects around the world, supporting children, families, and communities, and contributing to sustainable development and improved quality of life.
We sincerely thank all our partners, donors, and communities for their trust, support, and collaboration.
Together, we continue to build a world where every person lives with dignity and hope for a better future.
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!
On August 25, 2026, a practical seminar titled "Organization of Healthy Nutrition in Schools" was held at the K. Chokoev School in Kotormo village. The event was organized by Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic as part of the "Green Schools for Healthy Nutrition" project.
School principals from Uch-Terek and Bel-Aldy rural areas gathered to study successful experiences in establishing school-adjacent farming: from growing apples, vegetables, and even bananas and lemons, to harvesting twice a season and building a specialized cellar for food storage.
Interview with a seminar participant:
Sharipova Jazgul Uchbaevna, Principal of the Mukash Zhamgyrkanov School, shared her impressions of the visit and plans for developing her school ground:
"Today we took part in the seminar and were greatly impressed. Our school has previously attempted to implement the Garden project for planting an apple orchard: we prepared suitable plots, submitted soil analysis results, and filed all necessary documents on time. This seminar inspired us once again! We will make every effort to establish our own apple orchard and a fully functioning school farm, and we also greatly count on your support in implementing this initiative."
School-adjacent farming is an effective and accessible tool that helps provide children with fresh produce, enrich daily hot meals, and strengthen the health of the younger generation!
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