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The main purpose of the visit was to monitor social projects and discuss the mechanisms for implementing state grants. Currently, the Center’s specialists are conducting public monitoring of 8 social projects implemented by 5 organizations commissioned by the Internal Policy Department of the Zhetysu Region, including: • Public Association “Higher Youth Council” • Public Association “Ayauly Alaqan” • Public Association Academy “Orender” • Public Association “Musheltoi Yard Club” • Zhetysu Regional Branch of the Private Institution “Republican Headquarters” of the “Zhasyl El” Youth Labor Brigades 📊 During the monitoring process, project documentation is...

As part of the International Day of Families, the international forum “Family Institute: Dialogue, Partnership, Development” was held in the capital city. The forum became the first large-scale platform bringing together Family Support Centers from across Kazakhstan. The event was attended by representatives of Family Support Centers from all regions of the country, government agencies, international organizations, the expert community, and social sector specialists. The forum served not only as a platform for exchanging experience, but also as an important event demonstrating the transition of Kazakhstan’s family support system to a new stage of development. Today, Family Support...

Today, the Non-Commercial Joint Stock Company “Civil Initiatives Support Center” held an online meeting with 2026 grant recipients dedicated to the implementation of grant-funded projects. More than 40 representatives of non-governmental organizations took part in the event. During the meeting, current issues related to the implementation of social projects within the framework of grant funding were discussed. As part of the event, the Center’s internal compliance officer conducted awareness-raising and explanatory work on compliance with the principles of transparency and accountability, prevention of conflicts of interest, proper interaction with the Center’s staff, as well as the...

The application period has concluded for the small grants competition offering funding of 1,000,000 tenge aimed at fostering civic initiatives in Kazakhstan. This year, 520 applications were submitted across eight categories.The highest level of participation was recorded in the areas of history and culture (103 applications), social volunteering (102), and environmental initiatives (76). Projects were also submitted in the fields of healthcare, animal welfare volunteering, emergency response, inclusive society development, and support for rural communities. Compared to 2025, increased activity was observed in several areas, including social initiatives, healthcare, and emergency response...

During the session “Volunteering and Environmental Action within the Framework of the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development,” important memorandums were signed aimed at strengthening international cooperation in the field of environmental volunteering. Project “Caspian Sea Action Week 2026” A memorandum of intent was signed for the implementation of an initiative focused on the preservation and protection of the Caspian Sea 🌊 The initiative provides for the development of joint environmental actions, volunteer programs, and increased environmental awareness regarding the condition of the Caspian region. Project “GREEN ARAL: Volunteers for Life” A...

The event was attended by a delegation from the Agency for State Support to Non-Governmental Organizations of Azerbaijan and representatives of the Committee for Civil Society Affairs of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The main objective of the event was to familiarize participants with the activities of the Civil Initiatives Support Center (CISC) and to exchange experience. During the meeting, special attention was given to improving public support mechanisms, strengthening the institutional capacity of NGOs, and developing bilateral cooperation. At the conclusion of the roundtable, both sides confirmed their readiness to deepen the partnership....

The third meeting of the National Organizing Committee for the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development of the United Nations, initiated by the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, was held in Astana. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chair of the National Organizing Committee and Vice Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yevgeniy Kochetov, Head of the International Secretariat of the International Year of Volunteers Sandra Koch, representatives of the Committee for Civil Society Affairs of the Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan, volunteer organizations, and members of the expert community.The International...

The organizer of the campaign was the Civil Alliance of Kazakhstan within the framework of the nationwide program “Taza Kazakhstan” and the concept “Adal Azamat”. The campaign was dedicated to the International Day for Monuments and Sites, celebrated annually on April 18. On this day, volunteer activities were held across all regions of Kazakhstan, including cleaning, landscaping, and maintenance of historical and cultural heritage sites. In parallel, a broad information and awareness campaign was organized aimed at increasing public awareness and engaging citizens in the preservation of national...

The Civil Initiatives Support Center, together with the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, announces a Small Grants Competition for NGOs and volunteers. The aim of the project is to support civic initiatives focused on addressing pressing social issues in the regions and to encourage the development of the volunteer movement. As part of the competition, financial support will be awarded to 96 outstanding projects.   Support Areas and Number of Grants This year, grants are distributed among the following priority areas: Development of volunteer initiatives (60 grants): volunteer projects in the fields of emergency response, ecology, healthcare, culture,...

Dear women, respected mothers, and colleagues! We sincerely congratulate you on International Women’s Day on 8 March! May this wonderful spring holiday bring you only a good mood, strong health, and well-being. May your faces always be bright with smiles, and may warmth and harmony fill your hearts. We wish you every day to be filled with joy, and all your endeavors to be crowned with success. Happy holiday! Yours faithfully, Civil Initiatives Support...