The Civil Alliance of Kazakhstan, within the framework of the established “Adal Azamat – Belsendi Kogam” Center, shares information for NGOs and active citizens:

News from the Regions

In Alakol District of Jetisu Region, a seminar-training session for parents entitled “Family — the Golden Cradle of National Values and Traditions” was held, while Koksu District hosted the environmental drawing contest “Cleanliness Starts with Yourself.”

In Turkistan, a youth intellectual game entitled “My Choice Is Honesty” and a round table involving NGOs were held as part of the “Law and Order” principle. In Taldykorgan, an Open Day titled “Open Doors — Open Dialogue” took place.

In Kyzylorda, a round table was held on the role of NGOs in explaining the new-format social assistance system. The “Altyn Emel — Home of the Kulans” ethno-historical festival took place in Altyn Emel National Park in Jetisu Region, while Almaty hosted the online Republican Festival-Competition “First Steps.”

Legislative Initiatives

A new methodology for assessing families’ social well-being will take effect in 2027

On 1 January 2027, Kazakhstan will introduce a new methodology for assessing families’ social well-being when determining eligibility for certain types of social assistance. It provides for the analysis of 59 indicators of financial circumstances across six areas: income and employment, loans, property, transport, entrepreneurship, and agriculture. Data will be obtained from government databases, eliminating the need to collect supporting certificates.

The assessment will cover the entire household, taking into account its social composition, including children, older people, and persons with disabilities. Meanwhile, 22 of the 36 types of social assistance funded by the republican budget will retain their existing allocation procedures. The new methodology will replace the one that has been in effect since 2023.

Analysis and Statistics

One of the most serious challenges remains the dependence of a significant proportion of NGOs on government funding.

The main support mechanisms include:

• state social procurement;

• government grants;

• state awards;

• charitable donations;

• sponsorship;

• international grants;

• social entrepreneurship;

• paid social services.

The Concept for the Development of Civil Society also provides for diversifying funding sources, including the development of social entrepreneurship within NGOs.

The main challenge is for NGOs to gradually move away from the model of “project ends — funding ends” towards becoming sustainable organizations capable of continuing their work without relying on a single source of funding.