«Social support, equal rights, and a safe environment»

On February 21, 2025, in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 1, SDG 3, SDG 5, SDG 10), a training session titled «Social support, equal rights, and a safe environment» was held.

The event was organized by first-year PhD students specializing in «Social Work» and «Sociology» under the guidance of  Doctor of social sciences, professor G. S. Abdraimova, candidate of pedagogical sciences, аssociate professor A. Alchimbayeva and the training took place at the «Mother's Home» Public Foundation in Almaty.

Students of the 2nd and 3rd years of the «Social Work» educational program participated in the training. At the beginning of the session, the organizers introduced the participants to the professions of social workers and sociologists, highlighting their importance and role in society. The students also familiarized themselves with the foundation's activities and analyzed real-life cases.

The goal of the training was to support women by helping them recognize their self-worth, build confidence, develop stress resilience, and manage negative emotions. Special attention was given to reducing feelings of guilt, shame, and fear of the future while fostering positive thinking.

The event was conducted in an interactive format, including discussions, training exercises, and experience-sharing. It was organized in accordance with anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, aiming to create an inclusive and safe environment for all participants.

The PhD students of the Department of sociology and social work at al-Farabi Kazakh National University expressed their willingness to continue collaborating with the "Mother’s Home" Public Foundation. They proposed implementing a modular program titled «Strong Mother – Happy Child», designed to provide participants with practical tools for self-organization, confidence-building, and supervision in resolving complex life situations.

The program, planned for three months, will include comprehensive training modules focused on stress resilience, positive thinking, effective planning methods, financial literacy, and decision-making skills. As part of the supervision component, the PhD students will assist the specialists of the «Mother’s Home» Foundation in analyzing and resolving difficult cases, helping them develop optimal crisis management strategies.

The implementation of this initiative will contribute to establishing a sustainable support system for women facing challenging life circumstances, empowering them with confidence and self-reliance.