Development of Social and Human Capital

«Kazakhstan must become one of the world's effectively developing countries by creating high standards of living for its citizens. And we will achieve this when both the nation and the economy become competitive».
From the Address of the President
to the people of Kazakhstan
«Kazakhstan on the Path of Accelerated Economic
Social, and Political Modernization», February 18, 2005
Following the strategic vision of N.A. Nazarbayev, the Foundation has been implementing projects for many years aimed at identifying and supporting talented youth, expanding opportunities for social inclusion, developing healthcare, and collaborating with NGOs on socially significant areas.
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Projects

School of Sociologists «Kazakhstan Sociology Lab»
An educational project aimed at developing modern sociological knowledge, data analysis skills, and digital technologies among participants, as well as preparing specialists capable of conducting high-level research.

Project: «Establishment of a Gerontology and Anti-Aging Pharmacology Laboratory»
To establish a research base capable of becoming a center for cutting-edge developments in gerontology and anti-aging pharmacology.

Early Intervention Centers «Qamqorlyk»
For the first time in Kazakhstan, state early intervention centers have been established to prevent disability and support children from 0 to 3 years old with developmental disorders or at risk of developing them.

National Olympiad for Rural School Students «Myng Bala»
The National Intellectual Olympiad «Myng Bala» has been held since 2020 for 6th-grade students of rural schools. The Olympiad is conducted in two stages in an online format using a proctoring system on the official website.

District Rehabilitation Centers «QH Audandyq onaltyk ortalyktary»
The project aims to create modern infrastructure to support children with special needs and their families in remote rural regions of Kazakhstan.

«Smart Ustaz»
Online educational platform aimed at improving the quality of education in Kazakhstan by developing and enhancing the competencies of teachers and education sector employees.

Republican Competition for Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation Student Scholarships
This competition has been held since 2010 and is aimed at supporting talented youth in Kazakhstan. The scholarship was established to encourage excellent academic performance, active civic engagement, and identify promising young leaders.

Project: «Research, Development, and Production of Functional Food Products with Geroprotective Properties»
To develop and produce a range of functional food products rich in polyphenols, aimed at effectively reducing age-related disease risks, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, and neurodegenerative disorders.

Project: «Research, Development, and Production of Functional Food Products Based on Wolffia Globosa (Mankai)»
Research, Development, and Production of Functional Food Products Based on Wolffia Globosa (Mankai) to Reduce Biological Age and Age-Related Disease Risks.

Charitable and Sponsorship Assistance
Every year, the Foundation implements a program for charitable and sponsorship assistance, supporting: medical treatment and rehabilitation for Kazakhstan’s citizens; socially significant projects and initiatives.

Educational Program for Robotics Teachers - «Ozyq Urpaq»
The «Ozyq Urpaq» program is a large-scale educational project aimed at establishing robotics clubs in schools across Kazakhstan.

Grant Competition for Participation in Cultural and Art Events
This competition has been held by the Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation since 2008 and is aimed at supporting young Kazakhstani cultural and art figures.

Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation Award Competition
In 2008, the Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation established its own Award to support and recognize young talented Kazakhstani individuals. This award is considered one of the most prestigious, aimed at acknowledging outstanding achievements in science, culture, and art.

Fair of Social Ideas and Projects
The Fair of Social Ideas and Projects is an initiative that the Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation has been implementing since 2008. Its mission is to support active citizens, helping to implement ideas and projects that can solve important social problems.

Centers for Children with Autism «Qamqorlyk»
Individual development centers for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) help children to realize their potential and successfully adapt to life in society.

Regional Rehabilitation Centers «QH Onaltyk ortalyktary»
Thanks to the support of the «Kazakhstan Khalkyna» Foundation, a project is being implemented to open six rehabilitation centers for children with neuro-orthopedic disorders in Karaganda, Pavlodar, Taldykorgan, Petropavlovsk, Zhezkazgan, and Shymkent.

Mobile Application «Zere»
«Zere» is an educational application, a simulator for school subjects and additional education, aligned with the standards of education in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Foundation Project Days in Kazakhstan’s Regions
Launched in 2017, this project has now covered 14 regions across Kazakhstan. The initiative includes a range of activities aimed at enhancing social and human capital.

«El Umiti Award»
Project aimed at supporting and developing talented youth in Kazakhstan. The project identifies active, goal-oriented, and socially responsible young people who have achieved success in academics, creativity, sports, and public activities.

Rehabilitation Centers «Qamqorlyk»
The «Qamqorlyk» rehabilitation centers are established based on state hospitals and provide comprehensive assistance to children under 18 with neuro-orthopedic disorders.

Charity Campaign «Qolqanat»
Each year, more than 2,000 low-income and large families across Kazakhstan receive support through the "Qolqanat" charity campaign. Every family is provided with food packages and essential goods.

«El Umiti Talent»
The goal of the Olympiad is to create optimal conditions for supporting talents and identifying the abilities of students, as well as forming a junior team of Olympiad participants for schools.

Project «Qabilet Service»
A unified system for diagnosing the abilities and professional orientation of school students, as well as organizing a support and accompaniment service for capable children and talented youth to realize their intellectual and personal potential.