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2 storiesAlmaty Hosts Rotary International Masters for District 2223 Governors
Almaty became the venue for Rotary International training sessions for District 2223 governors, welcoming a distinguished delegation from Sweden, India and across the CIS.
Ken Zhurek Project: Rotary Almaty Supports Epilepsy Diagnostics for Children
Rotary Club of Almaty launched support for low-income families raising children with epilepsy, helping provide advanced diagnostic monitoring and medication control.
2019
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End Polio Now: Rotary Almaty Sells Famous Almaty Apples to Fund Global Polio Eradication
Ahead of World Polio Day, Rotary Almaty partnered with Business FM radio to sell specially packaged Almaty aport apples at the Salem Social Media Forum, raising awareness and funds for the global End Polio Now project.
Eldani Foundation: Sewing Equipment for Inclusive Employment
Rotary Almaty delivered five programmable sewing machines to expand vocational opportunities for young people with disabilities.
Aksai Children’s Clinic: Renovation of the Admissions Department
Rotary Club of Almaty completed a full restoration and artistic redesign of the Aksai children’s hospital admissions area to reduce stress for young patients.
Support for a Foster Family in Abai Village
In Abai village, a family raising 19 children received urgent household support from Rotary Club of Almaty and partner Rotarians from Jeju, South Korea.
2018
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"Ray of Light": Supporting Inclusive Education for Children with Autism in Almaty
Throughout April–December 2018, Rotary Club of Almaty partnered with Philips Kazakhstan to equip inclusive classrooms and support families of children with autism spectrum disorder.
RYLA Kazakhstan 2018: First Rotary Youth Leadership Programme in Kazakhstan
From 26–29 April 2018, Rotary Club of Almaty ran the very first RYLA programme in Kazakhstan at the Tau-Turan complex, bringing together 30 students from 7 universities under the motto "Leaders Can Change Everything".
2017
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"Drop by Drop": 180 Litres of Blood Donated, 1,350 Lives Saved
In a two-month campaign (October–November 2017), Rotary and Rotaract Almaty united the city behind a blood donation drive — collecting 180 litres of blood and helping 1,350 people in need.
Warm Winter for 30 Children: Clothes Drive for the Esenov Family Home in Issyk
Together with Rotaract Club of Almaty, the club collected warm winter clothing and footwear for 30 children and teenagers at the Esenov Family Home in Issyk, delivering the items on 8 October 2017.
Esenov Family Home: Sanitation Reconstruction Completed
By summer 2017, separate toilet zones, shower cabins and water heaters were installed, significantly improving living conditions for children.
Happy Day 2017: Fundraiser for the Esenov Family Home
At the end of March 2017, the club held Happy Day 2017 to fund sanitation and hot-water improvements in the Esenov family home caring for 30 children.
Aksai Children's Hospital: Rotary Almaty Transforms ICU Ward with Art and Renovation
In February 2017, Rotary Club of Almaty completed the renovation and artistic decoration of the ICU ward at Aksai Children's Clinical Hospital — replacing windows, floors, and walls, then commissioning a colourful mural by Almaty artist Zhanel Zhubanova.
2016
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"I Did It": Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign with Philips
From August to December 2016, Rotary Club of Almaty and Philips ran a large awareness campaign encouraging women to undergo preventive breast screening.
A Night in Georgia: Rotary Almaty's Grape Harvest Charity Evening
On 10 September, Rotary Club of Almaty transformed the garden of the InterContinental hotel into Georgia — with soloists from Tbilisi, the finest Georgian wines, authentic cuisine, and a grape-treading ceremony.
"Hotter than July" — Rotary Almaty Charity Evening at InterContinental
Guests of the "Hotter than July!" evening gathered at the InterContinental Almaty to support the club's social project through their presence — an unforgettable fundraising night under the KunBala initiative.
Kun Bala Rope Park: Rotary Almaty Builds Outdoor Development Course for Children with Down Syndrome
The second phase of the Kun Bala project concluded with a festive picnic on International Children's Day — opening a new rope park and a developmental playhouse at the Kun Bala Foundation centre for children with Down syndrome.
Baganashyl Orphanage No. 1: Bathroom Renovation on Four Floors
Ten bathroom and toilet rooms were renovated, with critical plumbing and sanitary fixtures replaced to restore safe hygiene conditions.
2013
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Project Zebra: Safer Crossings for Schoolchildren in Almaty
The Zebra project improved pedestrian safety around three schools by applying high-visibility and anti-slip crossing coatings used internationally.
Asthma School: Rotary Almaty Equips Paediatric Hospital Classroom Under "Clean Air Almaty" Platform
As part of the "Clean Air Almaty" platform, Rotary Club of Almaty equipped a dedicated asthma classroom at Children's City Clinical Hospital No. 2, which treats around 2,000 children from Almaty and the region each year.
2012
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Clean Air Almaty: Young Lions Creative Competition
Rotary and partners engaged young creative professionals to develop print campaign ideas on urban air pollution.
Project Baganashyl: Graduation Dresses and Suits for 30 Orphanage Children
In April–June 2012, Rotary Club of Almaty rallied the Almaty community to provide graduation dresses and suits for 30 school-leavers from an orphanage, as well as summer clothing — with the support of 13 organisations and many individuals.
2011
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A Walker for Dias: International Cooperation Gives a Child the Gift of Mobility
In June–December 2011, Rotary Club of Almaty partnered with Llanfairfechan and Penmaenmawr Rotary Club (Wales, District 1180) to provide a seven-year-old Almaty boy with a walking frame that changed his life.
Specialised Kindergarten No. 2: Grant Campaign for Development Materials
Rotary Club of Almaty initiated fundraising and grant work to equip a specialised correctional kindergarten with modern educational and developmental tools.
Karakastek Project: International Grant Support for an Orphanage
With support from Rotary partners and an international grant, essential goods and equipment were delivered to one of the poorest child-care homes in the region.
Water and Sanitation: Clean Drinking Water for Schools in Almaty Region
After fundraising in early 2011, the club completed a four-month project delivering safe water solutions to schools and a shelter, benefiting more than 3,500 children.
2009
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SOS Family Support: 147 Children Helped in Auyezov District
In 2009, Rotary Club of Almaty allocated over ₸1.35 million to support 114 low-income and single-parent families in Auyezov District — providing educational access, school supplies, vocational training and more for 147 children.
Wheelchair Aid from Wales for Families Affected by Semey Nuclear Legacy
A Rotary partnership in the UK and Kazakhstan collected and restored around 100 wheelchairs and mobility aids for children and adults in need.
2006
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Hospital Beds from Canada: Rotary Almaty Equips Two Almaty Hospitals with Specialist Medical Equipment
With a total project budget of $12,080 and partners from Canada, the UK and Rotary International, the club delivered used specialist hospital beds with manual adjustments and medical equipment from Canada to two Almaty hospitals.
International Student Exchange Summer Camp in Almaty
Teenagers from several countries joined a Rotary-hosted camp in Almaty with sports, cultural exchange, mountain trips and host-family immersion.
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