Bishkek, June 9, 2026. /Kabar/. The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Office in the Kyrgyz Republic, presented an interactive pavilion dedicated to emergency preparedness, disaster risk reduction, and the development of a safety culture at EU FEST 2026.
According to UNDP, this year's festival, organized by the European Union delegation jointly with EU member states and partners, was held under the theme "Journey Across Europe." The event served as an open platform for networking, learning, and learning about initiatives being implemented with the support of the European Union in Kyrgyzstan.
The interactive platform, hosted by UNDP and the Ministry of Emergency Situations, clearly demonstrated that emergency preparedness depends not only on the work of emergency services but also on the awareness of each individual. As the organizers noted, the knowledge and practical skills of the population play a key role in protecting lives, families, and local communities.
Mobile emergency rescue station operated by the Ministry of Emergency Situations was deployed at the festival site, specially equipped bus designed to respond to emergencies and conduct training activities. Rescuers conducted first aid workshops, explained the contents of a basic first aid kit, introduced visitors to rescue equipment, and demonstrated the use of fire extinguishers.
The interactive online game "Stop Disasters," developed by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, was of particular interest to visitors. Participants were able to try their hand at urban planning, making decisions that impact the safety of communities, including the placement of housing, riverbank fortification, and measures to reduce the risks of earthquakes, floods, and forest fires.
The interactive format attracted the attention of both children and adults. For many visitors, the event provided an opportunity to gain basic knowledge about emergency procedures, evacuation rules, and personal safety measures.
The joint participation of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and UNDP in the event further confirmed the parties' long-standing partnership in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and building the resilience of local communities.
The pavilion's main message was simple: safety is a skill that needs to be developed. The more people know how to act before, during, and after an emergency, the more resilient society becomes.