Bring Warmth to a Family in Kyrgyzstan’s Harsh Winter

In mountainous Kyrgyzstan, winter stretches from November through late March, with night-time temperatures frequently falling to −25 °C to −30 °C, and lower in highland areas. In rural villages and outskirts around Bishkek and the Chuy Valley, most low-income homes rely entirely on coal-burning stoves for heating.

At Altyn Uya Public Foundation, our field team visits vulnerable households ahead of and throughout the winter season to identify families raising orphans, single mothers, elderly residents, and households facing severe hardship.

How Winter Coal Support Works

• Field Assessment: Our social workers verify each household’s heating needs across Bishkek outskirts, Chuy Region, and surrounding villages.
• Direct Doorstep Delivery: High-grade heating coal is delivered by truck in sacks or bulk directly into each family’s courtyard.
• Holistic Winter Care: Alongside fuel delivery, our team checks that children have warm winter coats, boots, and staple food supplies through our Bereke Food Boxes.

Your contribution ensures that children don’t have to endure freezing rooms and can focus on their schooling and health in a warm, dignified home.