The UNICEF Zhastary Volunteer Hub officially opened at Ualikhanov University!
The new regional hub will become a platform for youth leadership, volunteerism, civic engagement, and social initiatives across Northern Kazakhstan. The project was launched with the support of the Akmola Region Akimat.
Representatives of UNICEF, the United Nations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, international organizations, students, and young volunteers took part in the opening ceremony.
The hub will support projects in children’s rights, digital literacy, environmental sustainability, mental health, and social inclusion.
Today, the UNICEF Zhastary network brings together more than 10,000 young volunteers across Kazakhstan, and the new hub in Kokshetau has become the country’s fourth regional center - and the first such platform for Northern Kazakhstan.