Opening of the Renovated ‘Asar’ Crisis Center: Support from the Halyk Foundation
The official presentation of the updated crisis center “Asar” for women with children who find themselves in difficult life situations took place in Almaty. This unique project, implemented with the support of the private charitable foundation Halyk, founded by Timur and Dinara Kulibayev, became an important step in creating conditions for helping families who find themselves on the verge of separation.
The Asar Center was created in 2017 on the basis of the SOS Children’s Village Almaty and since then has been helping women with children in need of support and protection.
In 2024, thanks to the Halyk Foundation, a major renovation was carried out here, significantly improving living conditions. The center can accommodate up to six families, providing them with individual rooms, medical, legal and psychological assistance, as well as support in employment and education.
“Asar”: support and care for every family
The uniqueness of the Asar center lies in its approach to each family. Each family is assigned a specialist who develops and implements an individual plan to overcome the crisis.
‘Thanks to our small capacity, we can devote maximum attention to each family and respond quickly to their needs,’ — emphasized Gulzhan Asanova, National Director of the SOS Children’s Villages Kazakhstan Corporate Foundation. She also noted, ‘Our staff remain in contact with families even after the program ends, allowing us to monitor their ongoing well-being.’
Since the center’s inception, more than 150 children have been able to stay with their mothers, and more than 80 women have received temporary accommodation and support to find their way to independence. An analysis showed that more than 90 percent of women who have gone through the center have found employment, housing, and stability.
The story of one family: the path to a new life
Ainur (name changed), a mother of three, turned to Asar in a desperate situation.
“We literally didn’t know where we would sleep the next day. Information about the center was a lifesaver for us,” she says. Thanks to the center’s support, Ainur completed training and was able to move to a new professional level. “Asara’s staff and the Halyk Foundation helped me gain confidence in the future and opportunities for further development,” she shares her story.
SOS Children’s Villages of Kazakhstan: Orphanhood Prevention
SOS Children’s Villages, operating in Kazakhstan since 1994, provide children without parental care with family-like conditions and actively implement projects to prevent orphanhood. Through SOS Family Support Centers, hundreds of children avoid separation from their parents, while prospective foster parents receive training, making the foundation’s projects especially significant for society.
Halyk Foundation: The Power That Changes Destinies
Throughout its history, the Halyk Charitable Foundation has implemented over 120 social projects totaling more than 85 billion tenge, actively supporting initiatives in education, social infrastructure, and the protection of vulnerable groups. This contribution, made by Timur and Dinara Kulibayev, enables projects such as the ‘Asar’ Center, providing support and protection for families in need.
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