Over 8500 schoolchildren in Astana will receive complimentary school supplies.
As the new academic year approaches, several initiatives are underway in Astana, Kazakhstan, aimed at supporting children from socially vulnerable categories and ensuring their safety.
The "Good Hands" Action
One such initiative is the annual "Good Hands" action, which provides an opportunity for everyone to contribute to the preparation of children for the new school year. This year, the action covers six districts of the city, including "Mega Silk Way", "Arujan", "Saryarka", "Rahmet", and others. The state aid is planned to cover 12,734 students in the 2025-2026 academic year, a slight decrease from the 14,500 students who received aid in previous years.
Road Safety and Playground Safety
Regular reminders about road safety rules and monitoring children's safety on playgrounds are crucial. A republican charity campaign called "Road to School" is taking place from August 1 to September 30, aiming to cover more than 8,500 children with school backpacks and stationery.
School Fairs and Donation Containers
School fairs offering affordable prices on clothing, stationery, and school supplies are taking place in all districts of Astana from August 2 to 31. Special containers for donating backpacks, notebooks, stationery, and other school items have been installed in popular shopping centers and department stores.
Social Support for Vulnerable Children
Social educators are working to compile lists of those in need, especially among first-graders and new students. Schoolchildren from socially vulnerable categories in Astana have been receiving a one-time state aid of 46,228 tenge per child for purchasing clothing, footwear, and school supplies since August 2021. Over 6,000 applications have already been received, and the process continues.
Ensuring Children's Safety
The education department of the capital reminds parents to prioritize children's safety during the summer, including installing window blockers, preventing un-equipped swimming, and storing medications securely. Joint patrols with police inspectors are conducted to identify unenrolled children and minors out late without adult supervision.
While specific details about new policies or programs for the 2025-2026 academic year were not found in the search results, it's worth noting that Kazakhstan generally implements social support programs for vulnerable children through educational and social policies, including financial aid, free meals, psychological support, and outreach efforts to reduce absenteeism caused by social difficulties. For the latest and most accurate information, it's recommended to consult official sources from the Astana city administration or Kazakhstan's Ministry of Education.
Education-and-self-development: The "Good Hands" action, an annual initiative, covers six districts of Astana, aiming to prepare children for the new school year by providing state aid to 12,734 students in the 2025-2026 academic year.
General-news: Kazakhstan's Ministry of Education and Astana city administration implement various social support programs for vulnerable children, including financial aid, free meals, psychological support, and outreach efforts to reduce absenteeism caused by social difficulties.
