On October 11-12, 2023, a series of consultative meetings regarding the establishment of private kindergartens took place in the Batken region

On October 11-12, 2023, a series of consultative meetings regarding the establishment of private kindergartens took place in the Batken region.

These meetings were conducted as part of the "Active Women's Civil Society Organizations for Peace in Kyrgyzstan" project and were attended by residents of pilot villages who aspire to open their private kindergartens at home.

The purpose of these consultative meetings was to provide prospective home-based kindergarten operators with essential information about the new requirements for opening a kindergarten. Participants had the opportunity to receive answers, clarifications, and insights on various aspects related to kindergartens, including types of kindergartens, training formats, and more.

Key figures who participated in these meetings included Chynara Abdyraimakunova, a representative of the Roza Otunbaeva Initiative Foundation; Asel Zhakypbekova, the Education Program Coordinator of the Foundation; Nursultan Beishenbek uulu, a representative from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic; and Jypara Sherbaeva, the Head of the Department at the Osh State Pedagogical Institute. These experts delivered presentations on the unique aspects of preschool children's development and the essential components for ensuring a child's harmonious growth and development.

During the seminar, Janybek Isakov, the Deputy Authorized Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Batken region, acknowledged the significance of establishing educational institutions for young children. Osmonbekov Kanimet, the Head of Leilek District State Administration in Razzakov City, underlined the importance of early childhood development and the establishment of kindergartens, both public and private. He also expressed the district administration's and local self-government's readiness to support all initiators in this field. Nursultan Beishenbek uulu, a representative of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, presented the government accelerator program, emphasizing its significance for the advancement of education in the country.

Specialists from the district's sanitary supervision and fire safety service offered participants all the necessary information concerning the sanitary and technical requirements for opening private kindergartens and ensuring a safe environment for children.

Furthermore, attendees were introduced to the resources provided by the Roza Otunbaeva Initiative Foundation related to early childhood development, including the Instagram page "After Three, It's Too Late," and a parenting application called "Thrive by Five". Organizers also showcased books published by the Foundation for children. After the consultative meetings, a group of experts participated in a live discussion on "Batken Media"

These workshops on the establishment of private kindergartens were organized in response to numerous requests from Batken region residents. They represent an important milestone in ensuring access to high-quality education for young children and in promoting women and civil society organizations engaged in this project.

The "Active Women's Civil Society Organizations of Kyrgyzstan for Peace" project is jointly implemented by UN Women, the International Public Foundation "Roza Otunbaeva Initiative," and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, with financial support from the Peacebuilding Fund.