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

Events aimed at strengthening interfaith harmony were held in Karaganda Region. In Shakhtinsk, a round table was organized to mark the Day of Spiritual Harmony, while in Karaganda, heads of religious associations visited correctional institutions. Each event was attended by 10 representatives.

In Turkistan Region, 30 Public Council members received training within the framework of the “Adal Azamat” principle. The training aimed to strengthen their competencies and promote public participation.

The Civil Alliance of Kazakhstan organized an online session with a 2026 small grant recipient on preparing and submitting project implementation reports.

An international youth ART CAMP was held in Almaty, bringing together more than 30 students from art schools in Kazakhstan and Latvia. The event aimed to support young talent and promote international cultural cooperation.

Legislative Initiatives

The duration of social benefits for job loss will be reduced from 2027

New rules for assigning social benefits in the event of job loss will come into effect in Kazakhstan on 1 January 2027. The maximum benefit period will be reduced from six months to three, depending on how long an individual has participated in the mandatory social insurance system. If social contributions have been made for 6 to 12 months, benefits will be paid for one month; for 12 to 24 months, for two months; and for 24 months or more, for three months.

The maximum benefit amount will not exceed 45% of seven times the minimum wage. Repeat benefits will be available no earlier than 12 calendar months after the month in which the previous payment was received. Benefits assigned before 1 January 2027 will remain subject to the previous terms until the end of the established payment period.

Analysis and Statistics

Digital transformation is becoming one of the key drivers of third-sector development.

Modern NGOs should make use of:

• social media;

• digital platforms;

• online surveys;

• electronic databases;

• digital fundraising;

• artificial intelligence;

• analytical tools;

• online education;

• digital services for beneficiaries.

The development of a unified digital ecosystem for NGOs is particularly promising. Such a system could provide a clear overview of the following chain:

organization → competencies → projects → funding → results → social impact.

This would enable the government and businesses to select partners based not only on formal registration but also on their actual effectiveness.