Halyk Berekesi is a project of the Halyk Charitable Fund aimed at supporting socially vulnerable groups and assisting families facing difficult life situations.

The first initiative, “Bereke City,” was launched on July 10, 2016, in the Madeniet microdistrict of Almaty. Since its inception, 50 families have received support, eight of whom have gone on to acquire their own housing. Currently, Bereke City includes 65 apartments. In July 2020, the Halyk Charitable Fund allocated 78 million tenge to furnish 40 apartments with furniture and appliances that had remained empty due to a lack of funding.

Thanks to its comprehensive approach, the project helps break the cycle of poverty and enables families to regain stability. As a result, the initiative was expanded under the broader Halyk Berekesi brand.

The Halyk Berekesi project includes:

1. Construction of Social Housing
   Multi-apartment buildings are being developed in the Zhambyl, Turkestan, Almaty, and Kyzylorda regions, as well as in the city of Shymkent.
   In the first phase (2021), two four-story buildings totaling approximately 4,243.8 square meters are planned. Ground floors are designated for social enterprises and training centers for beneficiaries.
   Each building includes 48 apartments:
   • 30 m² units for families of up to three people
   • 65 m² units for families of four or more
2. Housing Program
   Temporary housing is provided free of charge to families in difficult life situations, with a social assistance agreement lasting one to three years.
3. Support and Advisory Services
   Families receive social adaptation support based on international standards and methodologies. A comprehensive program is developed with input from psychologists and social workers.
   Additional support includes help with:
   • Registering for state and NGO benefits
   • Employment assistance
   • Psychological and legal counseling
   • Personal development and financial literacy

   The Halyk Charitable Fund collaborates with various institutions, including the Ministry of Education and Science, Department of Education, Department of Health, Ministry of Internal Affairs (women and children’s inspectors, guardianship authorities), regional akimats, and the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection.

4. Additional Education for Children and Adults
   A wide range of specialized training is offered:
   • Life skills courses for preschool and school-age children
   • Creative workshops (e.g., English, drawing, handicrafts)
   • Vocational training for adults (e.g., hairdressing, sewing, massage therapy, pastry making, financial literacy)