UNICEF Charity Gala Dinner Raises 283 Million Tenge

On November 28, the UNICEF Gala Dinner “Dreams Without Borders” was held in Almaty. The event raised 283 million tenge. According to UNICEF, these funds will be directed toward a program supporting adolescent mental health. Within the program, 50,500 specialists will be trained, 140,000 adolescents will receive psychological support, and 10,000 young people will have access to individual or group therapy.

UNICEF is launching a systemic program to support adolescent mental health in Kazakhstan. The program will be implemented in Almaty, Shymkent, and the Turkistan Region, including rural areas. The goal is to identify psychological difficulties early and provide specialized assistance.

According to UNICEF Representative in Kazakhstan, Rasheed Mustafa Sarwar, the program is designed for the long term, not just one year.