Charitable Activities

The Samruk-Kazyna Trust Social Projects Foundations is the Sole Operator of the charitable activities of the Samruk-Kazyna Group, which implements charitable projects and programmes aimed at addressing social issues on behalf of the entire Samruk-Kazyna Group.

Projects implemented for the total amount of

13.2KZT billion

The total number of direct beneficiaries of charitable projects amounted to approximately

1,000,000people

In 2025, Samruk-Kazyna Trust implemented projects totalling KZT 13.2 billion across healthcare, education, inclusion development, culture, sports and support for the vulnerable groups. These initiatives were delivered in partnership with non-profit organisations in regions where the Fund's companies operate, complementing state support measures and reflecting local community needs.

The total number of direct beneficiaries of charitable projects amounted to approximately 1 million people and 600 individuals were employed.

In healthcare, projects focused on expanding access to medical and rehabilitation services, introducing innovative treatment approaches, and improving the quality of life of Kazakhstanis. During the reporting period, 10 additional pre-rehabilitation centres for children with disabilities were opened, including two early intervention centres in Almaty and Kyzylorda; three centres for children with autism in Turkestan, Karaganda, and Aktau, and, for the first time in the country, five mixed-type Ainala centres were opened in the Turkestan, East Kazakhstan, Aktobe, and Mangystau regions. Treatment was funded for 16 children whose diagnoses are incurable in Kazakhstan.

At the initiative of the National Commission for Women Affairs, Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Fund continued the implementation of the "Medical Trains" project, aimed at delivering qualified medical and legal assistance to residents of remote railway stations through the operation of mobile medical trains. In 2025, nearly 100,000 residents of remote areas received high-quality medical and legal services.

As part of initiatives to support the most vulnerable segments of the population, and to promote active aging, improve health, and encourage social engagement among elderly, the Active Longevity Centre in Taraz was opened in 2025, and renovation works were completed at the Active Longevity Centre in Shymkent. Together, these two centres serve over 2,800 pensioners annually. In addition, a 40-sear bus procured for 485 students of the RSE "Akhmet Zhubanov Republican Kazakh Specialised Music Boarding School for Gifted Children", enabling both regular and off-site transportation. Furthermore, furniture, bedding, and educational materials were purchased and donated to the Atyrau Regional Boarding School, which has 148 students, contributing to improved living and learning conditions.

In the area of inclusion, 17 inclusion support rooms of a unique model developed by Samruk-Kazyna Trust in collaboration with experts were opened in 2025 in the cities of Astana, Kokshetau and Kulsary. As of the end of 2025, a total of 31 such rooms are in operation, providing inclusive education to more than 2,000 children with special educational needs. Within the framework of the project, 459 specialists have undergone training. Five seasons of an inclusive camp focusing on sports and creative activities were also conducted for 250 children and adolescents (aged 10-18) with cerebral palsy, developmental delays, autism, visual impairments, as well as their parents. In Astana, 35 children with mental and motor impairments are engaged in cycling activities under professional coaching. Additionally, for the Centre for Assistance to Persons with Disabilities and Elderly Citizens 'Akku' in Kosshy, which is currently attended by 30 children, 10 units of specialised equipment were procured.

Along with this, a specialised library for visually impaired and blind citizens was opened in Semey, aimed at enhancing reading culture and improving access to knowledge. The library serves approximately 16,200 users annually and has created 17 jobs. With the support of the Fund, the Centre for Children with Down Syndrome in Almaty continues its operations, annually assisting 120 children and adolescents with Down syndrome in their social adaptation and integration into society.

As part of the state initiative to enhance the prestige of vocational professions, in 2025 the Corporate Fund launched the pilot project “Samruk Umiti” in Pavlodar and East Kazakhstan regions. The project is designed to prepare 8th–9th grade students from orphanages for admission to colleges in technical and vocational fields, strengthen academic knowledge, support informed career choices through career guidance, mentorship, and assistance, and facilitate subsequent employment within the portfolio companies of Samruk-Kazyna JSC. As a result, 31 ninth-grade graduates were admitted to colleges in technical and vocational specialities and were enrolled in a mentorship programme with young professionals from the Group’s companies. Furthermore, the "Tugan Elge Sayakhat" project, which is implemented annually, was also held in 2025 as a summer career guidance camp. A total of 400 children were selected for two nationwide tours based on professional aptitude testing, with a focus on demonstrated engineering-oriented thinking; half of the participants were children of employees of Samruk-Kazyna Group.

In the field of education, 56 students from Zhanaozen continue their studies at various educational institutions across the country.

The construction of the Kazakh German school in Astana has commenced.

In the area of sports, contributions were made to infrastructure development and the creation of an accessible sports environment. Three sports complexes were opened in the villages of Kazhymukan (Akmola region), Daulet (Mangystau region), and Zhanaomir (West Kazakhstan region), with a combined annual capacity of 25,000 users.

In the cultural sector, the Centre for Historical and Cultural Heritage was opened in Kyzylorda, serving 68,000 residents annually and providing employment for 10 people. In addition, opera tours dedicated to the 800th anniversary of the Ulus of Jochi (Altyn Orda) were organised in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

To support the development of the creative industry and empower talented youth, the “OzgeEpic Oral” creative hub was opened in Uralsk, providing development opportunities and leisure activities for 25,000 people.

The Fund also continued implementing projects in partnership with external stakeholders. In 2025, together with ExxonMobil Kazakhstan, a STEM education project was carried out for women in Atyrau region. As a result, 1,000 women aged 18 to 45, including women with disabilities and mothers of children with special needs, completed training; 300 of them received certificates and the opportunity to become trainers. In addition, five Inclusion support rooms opened in Kulsary were implemented in partnership with Tengizchevroil.

Plans for 2026

In 2026, Samruk-Kazyna Fund will continue the implementation of charitable and social initiatives, with a focus on inclusion, development of education, healthcare, sports, and culture, as well as support for socially vulnerable population groups.

The creation of an inclusive environment remains one of the Fund’s key priorities. Within this area, further development of specialised infrastructure for children with special educational needs is envisaged.

In particular, a hyperbaric chamber is to be procured for the “Dara Bala” correctional centre in Kentau (Turkestan Region). This will enable the provision of free therapy annually through 2027 for 40–60 children aged 1.5 to 18 diagnosed with speech and developmental delays as well as autism spectrum disorders, residing in Kentau and nearby settlements.

In addition, as part of expanding access to education, it is planned to open more than 10 Inclusion Support Rooms for children with special educational needs across the regions of the country.

The organisation of a summer sports and inclusion camp is also envisaged for children with special needs, including the provision of psychological support for their parents.

In the field of education, the Fund will continue the implementation of key projects, including “Zharkyn Bolashak,” “Samruk Umiti”, STEM education initiatives for women, and “Tugan Elge Sayakhat.” The launch of the Kazakhstan-German School in Astana is also scheduled for 2026.

In healthcare, plans include the introduction of modern equipment at the National Centre for Children’s Rehabilitation, as well as the commencement of major renovation works at the central district hospital in Turkestan region.

The development of sports infrastructure includes the opening of 7 modern sports complexes in cities of Konayev, Aktobe, Arkalyk and Semey, as well as 3 inclusive sports complexes in the cities of Atyrau, Pavlodar and Petropavlovsk. In Astana, it is planned to modernise the bike-sharing system through the introduction of 1,300 electric bicycles and the installation of 195 charging stations in 2026.

In the cultural sphere, projects include the construction of new libraries in the village of Dossor in the Atyrau region and in the city of Zhanaozen. Additionally, the reopening of the A. Kasteev State Museum of Arts in Almaty is scheduled for 2026 following refurbishment works.

The implementation of these initiatives is aimed at developing social infrastructure and improving the quality of life of the population.