Kyrgyzstan
A New Chair
She really enjoyed her new chair and even after this very short time, it was recognisable that her body posture had already been improved.
New Life for Abrahim
Nine-year-old Abrahim, who lives with cerebral palsy, joined the horse therapy program earlier this year together with his grandparents. When they first arrived, his grandfather, Eleman,
Grateful Families
The parents of these children hosted a celebration to say thank you to our partners who have helped their families.
The View Changes
After a couple of sessions on the back of a gentle horse, Jamal now rides with a smile on his face.
What a Difference a Chair Can Make!
Adaptive equipment can make a big difference in a child’s life!
Mothers’ Meeting
Many mothers of children with disabilities live in deep isolation.
Showing a New Way
The staff helped Aygul and her colleagues better understand the effects of CP on the children and ways to increase the children’s mobility.
Discovering the Greatest Needs
Staff from our partner organization are reaching out to a Roma community in the south of Kyrgyzstan.
Two Tiny Feet
I stood there afterward, overwhelmed with gratitude. I suddenly understood why God had woken me at 4 a.m.
Not Just Playing Around
This child was 2 ½ years old and had never walked alone before!
Breathing Through to a Safe Birth
Beka’s story is a powerful reminder of how knowledge, preparation, and confidence can transform the experience of childbirth. Through simple, practical education, women like Beka are empowered to face one of life’s greatest moments with strength and peace.
Healthy Eating
The doctors were stunned. “You can’t be improving! No matter how many medications we give you, no matter what you do, you will always have to come to the doctor!
Overcoming Maternal Health Misconceptions
Educating disadvantaged communities about their health does not only prevent illnesses and improve their wellbeing, but it can also save lives.
Powerful Transformation
When seven-year-old Fatima first walked into our Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation Center in Tokmok with a diagnosis of Down syndrome, she was like a little storm. She was bright,
Receiving Help, Taking Responsibility
Amantur lives on a small farm in Kyrgyzstan that is quite remote, lying between two villages.
Chairs for Children
Positioning and proper support for children with disabilities is important for their development
Our Life is not Our Own
Many mothers of children with disabilities experience significant isolation, as caregiving responsibilities often keep them at home for extended periods. These mothers report feelings of suspicion,
Midwives in the Mountains: Education and Coaching for Remote Villages
The three staff workers assigned each of the participants to a coach. They were then given materials and taught how to share what they had learned with others.
Knowledge, Support, and Warmth
Our partners in Kyrgyzstan run Pregnancy Health and Childbirth Education classes adapted for both online and in-person instruction. The seminars are six weeks long, and women from all regions of the country,
Changing the Trajectory
Danior used to be angry all the time. He was quick to attack and hit the other kids at the children’s home. He had reasons to be angry –