SDG-16: Step into the financial future: Otbasy Bank specialists gave advice

On January 27, an information meeting was held at our university with representatives of Otbasy Bank within the framework of the National Fund for Children project. Students of the Faculty of Journalism born in 2006-2007 participated in the event. They received comprehensive information about the opportunities offered within the framework of this project and discussed many important issues.

At the meeting, Otbasy Bank specialists provided students with a comprehensive explanation of the National Fund for Children project and answered their questions. This initiative, which has been implemented since 2024, provides for the opening of special savings accounts for children and adolescents under the age of 18 in the country. The funds allocated annually from the National Fund will be spent on the future needs of children, including education, housing, medical services and other important needs.

Students born in 2006-2007 were selected as the main participants of the meeting. This is because young people of this age group will soon turn 18 and will have the opportunity to use their savings in the right direction. In this regard, Otbasy Bank specialists explained to students the procedure for opening a savings account and its advantages, and showed them how to properly manage their funds. In addition, students asked questions that interested them to the bank specialists and received specific answers.

The participants of the event noted that the meeting was useful and said that they received important information about their future financial opportunities. They understood the ways to open a savings account, and those who had not yet opened an account were offered the opportunity to open a new account. Bank specialists explained the procedure for its registration in detail.

This information event played an important role in increasing financial literacy among students, in the correct use of state support opportunities, and in planning for the future. Such meetings undoubtedly teach young people to understand financial issues from an early age and effectively manage their own funds.