Children’s Future a Priority: The Kulibayev Foundation Expands Projects in the Regions

On the eve of International Children’s Day, the Halyk charity foundation of Timur and Dinara Kulibayev emphasizes the priority of protecting childhood and creating opportunities for the development of each child, reports Toppress.kz.

The foundation’s systemic projects are implemented throughout Kazakhstan, from supporting social institutions to building educational infrastructure and developing sports programs.

Support for children with special needs

In honor of the holiday, representatives of the foundation congratulated children undergoing rehabilitation at the Ayala Center for Special Social Services and the Konayev Day Care Center, handing over gift sets and creating a festive atmosphere.

The foundation pays special attention to helping children with special needs. The Akzhol-M foundation, which deals with the rehabilitation of children with neurological disorders, received specialized equipment for the restoration of speech, motor and cognitive functions.

“We didn’t just come with gifts, we came with warmth. Every child, especially in difficult life circumstances, should feel cared for and see that adults are nearby,” said Halyk Foundation Executive Director Galymbek Zhaksylykov.

Educational infrastructure for the future

A bright event was the opening of a kindergarten for 280 children in the village of Auliekol in Kostanay region. This year, the first graduation of 15 children took place in the new kindergarten, they received gifts from the foundation and are preparing for school.

“Although we opened in the middle of the school year, parents really asked to launch a preparatory group. Today we graduate 15 children, and next year we plan to graduate two groups – about 50 children,” said the head of the kindergarten Svetlana Birzhanova.

Sport as a development tool

The Halyk Foundation actively develops children’s and mass sports in the regions.

In the Mangistau region alone, more than 50 children’s and sports playgrounds have been installed, equipment in three schools has been modernized, and a physical education and health complex is being built.

Particular attention is paid to rural children: the #AUYLSPORT project, which covered six sports, has already borne its first fruit: the 2024 winners became prize winners of the International Gymnasium.

Systematic work in the interests of children

From the first days of its activity, the Halyk Foundation has consistently invested in projects aimed at supporting and developing children.

In recent years, 2.6 billion tenge have been allocated for educational grants alone.

“Childhood should be protected not only on holidays, but every day. We believe that by creating opportunities for children’s development today, we are building a better future for the entire country,” emphasizes the foundation’s director, Saginbek Shunkeev.

Toppress.kz.