A Million Stories of Change: How Samruk-Kazyna Is Transforming the Lives of Kazakhstanis

Over the past 10 years, Samruk-Kazyna has implemented more than 400 socially significant projects.

Charity is often measured in numbers. Yet behind every figure lies a human story: a child who hears the world for the first time after rehabilitation; a school student who gains the opportunity to play sports in their native village; a woman who masters a new profession. Over the past decade, the Samruk-Kazyna Group, through its foundation Samruk-Kazyna Trust, has transformed millions of such stories into systemic change for the entire country by implementing more than 400 projects.

The Chairman of the Management Board of JSC “Samruk-Kazyna,” Nurlan Zhakupov, has repeatedly emphasized that corporate social responsibility is not a one-time initiative, but a long-term strategy.

“It is important to create sustainable regional initiatives that operate systematically and deliver measurable impact for people,” he noted.

In 2025 alone, 39 social projects totaling KZT 12.5 billion were implemented. The foundation’s initiatives covered key areas such as inclusion, healthcare, education, culture, and sports. Their impact reached more than one million Kazakhstanis. Approximately 600 people gained permanent employment through the foundation’s projects.

One of the key focus areas has been support for children with special needs. The foundation has opened 55 rehabilitation centers across the country. Early intervention centers for children under the age of three began operating in Almaty and Kyzylorda, while specialized facilities for children with autism were launched in Turkestan, Karaganda, and Aktau. The mixed-format rehabilitation center project “Ainala” was also initiated. Today, around 21,000 children receive comprehensive support each year — from diagnostics to social adaptation.

In schools across Astana, Akmola, and Atyrau regions, 17 inclusion support classrooms have been opened. Over the past two years, the number of inclusive classes has increased to 31.

A special place among the initiatives is occupied by the “Salamatty Kazakhstan” project — a medical and legal assistance train that reached even the most remote villages. Last year, it visited 123 settlements, where more than 100,000 residents received consultations from doctors, lawyers, and mediators. Of them, 57,000 were women. The initiative was implemented jointly with the National Commission on Women’s Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Healthcare.

Over the past five years, with the foundation’s support, 18 sports complexes have been built, making sports accessible to 740,000 children and adolescents. In 2025, new facilities opened in the villages of Kazhymukan, Daulet, and Zhanaomir. For small communities, these are not merely buildings, but spaces for development, communication, and future victories.

In the Year of Working Professions, the “Samruk Umity” project was launched for children from orphanages. Out of 100 participants, 39 have already chosen secondary technical education in skilled trades. Foundation employees became their mentors, supporting their professional orientation and personal development.

Additionally, 177 children from the Mangystau region received grants under the “Zharkyn Bolashak” project, 56 of whom completed their studies this year. The career guidance program “Journey to the Native Land” enabled 400 school students to visit historical and industrial sites across the country, while the STEM Hanym initiative opened pathways into technology professions for 1,000 women in the Atyrau region, 300 of whom became certified trainers.

The foundation continues to support cultural development in the regions. A creative hub was opened in Uralsk, a new local history museum in Kyzylorda, a library for the visually impaired in Semey, and active longevity centers in Taraz and Shymkent. Following a large-scale renovation, the Abilkhan Kasteev National Museum of Arts in Almaty was reopened.

Charity is impossible without trust. Samruk-Kazyna Trust presented the results of its 2025 activities at the reporting meeting titled “Charity. Trust. Partnership.” The Head of the Corporate Foundation, Alfiya Adieva, emphasized that every project is built on partnership and measurable outcomes.

“Over the past 10 years, more than 400 socially significant projects have been implemented. The needs of society are growing, and we are growing together with them,” she noted.