The names of the winners of the Volunteer of the Year contest have become known

The names of the winners of the Volunteer of the Year contest have become known

Pavlodar united the most active volunteers and members of volunteer organizations of Kazakhstan, representatives of foreign volunteer organizations and participants of the Marathon of Good Deeds.

 

Today, on December 2, 2021, 6 classrooms worked at the Center for the Development of Youth Initiatives in Pavlodar, where master classes and workshops were held simultaneously for volunteers and participants of the event. The speakers of the venues were the director of the National Delphic Committee, the author of the social support for children with disabilities "Theater of Special Actors" Kuralai Tuspekova, communications specialist Alisher Yelikbayev, MD, biologist, scientific popularizer and head of the community of doctors and scientists of Medsupportkz Botagoz Kaukenova and others. Mentors and trainers for the audience in the Kazakh, Russian and English languages held lectures and trainings on such topics as: "Ecology as a lifestyle", "Projects in the ETHNO direction", "Volunteering in emergencies", "Fundraising", "Inclusive Community", "ERG as a CSR leader", "Marketing for the non-profit sector", "Project management", "Grant financing", "International volunteering", "Inclusive Theater", "Organization of volunteer networks", "Volunteering in Medicine".

 

In addition, the event honored the winners of the International Volunteer of the Year Award, as well as the prize awarded in honor of the 50th anniversary of the UN Volunteer Program.

 

The best volunteers of the year were congratulated by Vice Minister of Information and Social Development Bolat Tlepov.

 

"In the modern world, being a volunteer is equivalent to a feat. Thanks to volunteers, the most pressing social and everyday problems of society are being solved, our environment is improving every day. This testifies to the inexhaustibility of our noble qualities, transmitted to our people with mother's milk. We are sure that your public activity will raise the sphere of volunteering to great heights in the future. Taking advantage of a significant moment, I sincerely congratulate the winners of the International Volunteer of the Year award!" said Bolat Tlepov.

 

The Vice Minister also spoke about the work carried out by the State to support volunteers.

 

"As you know, on the instructions of the President, a Roadmap for the development of volunteerism for three years has been adopted. In addition, a standard for supporting volunteering and a program for special training of volunteers are being developed. A number of legislative innovations aimed at stimulating volunteering are being considered in Parliament. The work carried out is aimed at instilling interest in volunteering, the formation of a sense of compassion for the Motherland in every citizen. On the eve of the 30th anniversary of Independence and the International Volunteer Day, I wish all volunteers working selflessly for the future of our country further success," he summed up.

 

As the Chairman of the Center for Support of Civil Initiatives, Lima Diaz, noted, the activities of volunteers are very important for the development of a culture of mutual assistance in the country.

 

"Thanks to the initiative of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Year of Volunteers in 2020 received a logical continuation in the form of the republican project "Marathon of Good Deeds", in which all volunteer organizations of the country actively participated and today, together, we are building a new society based on the idea of generosity and kindness, where everyone will strive to make good a part of the life of every citizen of Kazakhstan, regardless of age and social status."

 

It should be noted that the "Volunteer of the Year" is an international award aimed at encouraging volunteers and groups of volunteers, domestic and international volunteer organizations that have contributed to solving social and public useful tasks.

 

Applicants from all over the world could take part in the competition.

 

So, according to the results of the competition, the title of "The best volunteer organization" was awarded to the NGO "Graduates of ACCESS of Shymkent "ASAA", the volunteer network "JasStar" (Karaganda region), the NGO "Zheruyyk Kegen Zhastary" (Almaty region).

Aliya Satpayeva (Almaty region), Diana Ikonnikova (Shymkent), "Ile zhuregi" yeriktiler toby (Almaty region), Zhandos Abdizhapparov (Almaty region) became "Leaders of corporate volunteering".

The prize "For participation in the fight against coronavirus infection" was awarded to Kaysar Karkyn (Nur-Sultan), Tamerlan Tursumbekov (Karaganda), Sayat Kanatuly (Almaty region). "Leaders of the Sustainable Development Goals” - Dilara Begalykyzy (Almaty), Danil Tsoi (Bishkek), the Good Planet Foundation (Petropavlovsk).

The "Best social assistants" were recognized by the Public Foundation "Dar" (Nur-Sultan), Zhanerke Bekseitova (Taldykorgan), NGO "Astana Kaiyrymdy Zhandary" (Nur-Sultan). Dastan Yerubayev (Almaty region), Umit volunteer group (Almaty region), Alibek Musa (Almaty region) were awarded with the prize "For active participation in emergency response". Matvey Shvedin (Taldykorgan), the Dos search and rescue team (Kostanay) and the NGO "Volunteers of Astana LIDER" were awarded for their active participation in the search for missing people.KZ in the city of Nur-Sultan". Bayan Medeubayeva (Almaty region) received the award "For active participation in providing assistance to victims of offenses". The award "For active participation in the development of healthcare" was earned by the NGO "Medical Youth" (Nur-Sultan), Dana Bekturganovna (Almaty region), Madina Sovetskaya (Almaty region), Aigerim Ponomareva (Almaty region). The volunteer movement "Meirim-2020" (Taldykorgan), Ekaterina Ushakova (Shymkent), Indira Isabayeva (Almaty) were awarded the prize "For active participation in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle". Ulzhan Botbaeva (Almaty region), Damir Nurkezhanov (Almaty region), Sandugash Amankul (Shymkent), Maria Gorbacheva (Semey), Rufina Usanova (Taldykorgan), Moldir Tleubai (Almaty region) received the award "For their contribution to the popularization of knowledge".

The movement "Aktobe, breathe" (Aktobe), the volunteer club "EcoArsu" (Aktobe), Diana Murzagalieva (Nur-Sultan) received the award "For their contribution to the preservation and protection of the environment". Prize "For the contribution to the preservation and development of historical and cultural heritage" were awarded to the NGO "Pavlodar search research unit "Maidan Zholy", Amina Karzhaubayeva (Almaty region), Gulzat Mametnurkyzy (Karaganda region). Veronika Guzenko (Taldykorgan), the Public Charity Fund for Animal Welfare "Good Hands" (Pavlodar), Lyazzat Kulbayeva (Akmola region) were awarded "For their contribution to solving zoo protection issues". Asset Sultanuly (WKR), Sergey Kurilov (Karaganda), the Silver Volunteer group at the North Kazakhstan Regional Council of Veterans of Takhmetov (Petropavlovsk) were awarded the prize for their contribution to solving social problems.

 

The event was organized by the Ministry of Information and Social Development. The event was held under the auspices of the Marathon of Good Deeds with the support of the Eurasian Resources Group.