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BROAD SECTOR SUPPORT: COUNTERPART INTERNATIONAL  

A. PROJECT PURPOSE 

The purpose of the Counterpart project component is: 

Strengthen democratic culture among citizens and target institutions. 

B. PROJECT IMPACTS 

Kazakhstan 

Social Partnership 

Group Fundraising Effort Generate over KZT 13,000 for Vulnerable People 

In Kazakhstan, charity is not a mass social phenomenon due to lack of philanthropic culture in the 

society. In this connection, the funding of NGO social projects through donations is still relatively 

new and difficult process in the country. The Astana CSSC Agency of Social Technologies and 

Development, in cooperation with a group of local NGOs, carried out its presentation and fundraising 

campaign in Astana with participation of parliamentarians, representatives of state executive bodies 

and over 70 non governmental organizations. The campaign generated over 13,000 KZT ($85) in 

donations, the proceeds of which were given to the Malotimopheev Home for the Aging and Disabled. 

While only a small amount of money was raised, this joint NGO government effort went a long way 

toward breaking down societal stereotypes about charity.  

NGOs Involves Business and Government in Charity for Children 

For children of repatriated and internally migrated people, life too often lacks the basics of play and 

community. Due to gained skills in a number of Counterpart's trainings including  Fundraising  and 

 Social Partnership , the NGOs Dan and Salauat, that work with refugee populations, coordinated 

with the local food and grocery companies (Almaty Nan, Aqsai Nan and Liana) as well as with the 

government administration of the Central Entertainment Park and Zoo to organize a holiday for 

children from the refugee communities in Shamalghan village, Shanyraq 4 micro district and Stroitel 

and Saule community hostels. As a result of the joint business, NGO, and government efforts, 200 

refugee children visited the park and received gifts. 

Community Mobilization 

Training Program Strengthens Prevention of Drug and HIV Spreading Among Teens 

The incidence of drug use and HIV infection among youth in Aktobe is on the rise. According to 

official sources, 49 HIV infected young people are registered in the city, demonstrating the lack of 

effective prevention programs. In October 2001, an initiative group was registered as the Public 

Association Onyx, with the mission to reduce the rate of HIV infection and prevent drug abuse. From 

November 2001 the organization participated in a number of trainings and received comprehensive 

consultative and technical support from the local CSSC SMEDA, including  Social Partnership , 

 Volunteerism ,  Project Design ,  Citizens Involvement in Decision Making , and  Strategic 

Planning . In addition, Anna Kaspirova, a Training Coordinator in Onyx, was trained in model design 

for the seminar on  Concerted Action to Prevent the Future from AIDS , as well as in the 

organization of work with trainers and advocacy campaigns. SMEDA  contributed in contact and 

partnership developments between the Public Association and the Almaty NGO Equal to Equal, that 

led to Onyx joining a network of Kazakh NGOs, which designed a training program on HIV and drug 

prevention among youth. Within the framework of this program, 12 selected students and three 

teachers were trained in Aktobe and, with Onyx facilitated 15 seminars in city schools. Seven schools, 

jointly with Onyx volunteers and mass media, conducted campaigns to prevent drug dissemination 

and addiction among Aktobe teens.  

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