A memorandum has been signed between the Ministry of Labor, the League of Child Rights Defenders, and the Mother’s Home International Foundation
The recent signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, the League of Child Rights Defenders, and the Mother’s Home International Foundation marks a significant event for social policy in Kyrgyzstan. This agreement illustrates how collaboration between government bodies and civil society can effectively protect vulnerable groups in the population. The document outlines the parties' intentions to create a systematic interaction in supporting families and children facing difficult life circumstances, as well as emphasizes the importance of preventing social risks.
This memorandum provides the government with the opportunity to address important tasks, including the development of mechanisms for early detection of family crises and improving the qualifications of specialists in the social sphere. Joint initiatives will help enhance cooperation between agencies, expand alternative forms of guardianship, and utilize resources more effectively, including international experience and practices of non-profit organizations. Such an approach makes the assistance system more flexible and targeted, which, in turn, increases its effectiveness.
An important aspect of this cooperation is the Ene үйү project — a resource center created to support mothers and children in crisis situations. The main goal of the center is to prevent abandonment of newborns and to support the family as the primary environment for raising a child. Psychological, medical, and legal assistance, as well as temporary support, are aimed at helping women overcome difficult times without negative consequences for themselves and their children. These measures not only alleviate pressing problems but also contribute to reducing the level of social orphanhood, creating a more stable social environment.
The content of the memorandum reflects current global trends, where the emphasis is on prevention and family-based upbringing rather than institutional care. Kyrgyzstan demonstrates openness to partnership models, distinguishing it from many neighboring Central Asian countries, where social assistance remains primarily a state function. Here, collaborations with NGOs and foundations are actively developing, making support more effective and timely.
The significance of such initiatives is confirmed by real stories. The media has repeatedly covered cases where young women, left homeless during pregnancy, received support from crisis centers. This allowed them to temporarily live under a roof, receive medical assistance, and help in finding work. Subsequently, these young mothers successfully raise their children and work. These examples show how crucial timely support is for changing the life trajectory of a family.
The Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, Ainura Orozbaeva, positively assessed the signed memorandum, noting that “this is a real tool for enhancing social protection that will help respond more quickly to the needs of families.” She added that “the synergy between the state and public organizations creates a system where assistance becomes more accessible and comprehensive,” and emphasized that “the development of preventive programs is an investment in the long-term stability of society and the well-being of future generations.”
The signing of the memorandum can be seen as a step towards a more mature and human-centered social policy. Such partnership increases the capabilities of the state, expands the range of assistance, and creates conditions under which women and children in difficult life situations receive support and a chance for a safe future.
