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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...

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in accordance with the Order of the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 12 February 2026 No. 58-NK, announces a competition for the selection of independent directors of the Board of Directors of the Non-Commercial Joint Stock Company “Center for Support of Civic Initiatives” (hereinafter – the Selection). Submission of documents (date, time, and place) Deadline for submission of documents: until 18:00 on 16 March 2026. Place of the competition: Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Mangilik El Avenue 8, “House of Ministries” building, Entrance 14...

The Chairman of the Management Board of the Non-Commercial Joint Stock Company “Civil Initiatives Support Center”, Eldar Saparov, held two online meetings: one with representatives of non-governmental organizations—grant recipients from various regions of the country—and another with experts included in the approved registry for participation in grant project evaluation procedures. The main objective of the meetings was to enhance the effectiveness of grant project implementation, improve cooperation mechanisms, and strengthen partnership-based collaboration. During the discussions, issues related to the current implementation progress of projects were reviewed, including compliance...

By the Order of the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Eldar Kaisarovich Saparov has been appointed Chairman of the Management Board of the Non-Commercial Joint Stock Company “Civil Initiatives Support Center”. He graduated from Zhetysu State University named after I. Zhansugurov and holds a Master’s degree in Economics. He has professional experience in public service and the civil sector and possesses significant managerial expertise, including work with non-governmental organizations. From April 2024 until his appointment, he served as Deputy Chair of the Committee for Civil Society Affairs of the Ministry of Culture and...