SDG16: An information meeting on the "National Fund for Children" program was held at KazNU

On January 30, an information meeting on the "National Fund for Children" project was held at our educational institution together with representatives of Otbasy Bank. Students of the Faculty of Information Technologies born in 2006-2007 participated in this event, who got acquainted with the opportunities offered within the framework of the project and received answers to their questions.
During the meeting, Otbasy Bank specialists fully explained to the students the essence and advantages of the "National Fund for Children" project. This project, which will be implemented from 2024, provides for the opening of special savings accounts for children and adolescents under 18 years of age. The funds allocated annually from the National Fund will be spent on children's education, housing, medical services and other needs.
The meeting was aimed at students born in 2006-2007, as they will soon turn 18 and will have the opportunity to use the savings for education, housing or other needs. Otbasy Bank specialists explained to students how to open a savings account, its advantages and ways to effectively manage their funds. Students asked questions that interested them and received complete and accurate answers.
The participants of the event said that this meeting was very useful and noted that they gained a deeper understanding of their future financial opportunities. The procedure for opening a savings account was explained, and students who do not have an account were offered the opportunity to open a new one. Bank specialists explained the registration process in detail and in detail.
This information meeting was an important event that helped students improve their financial literacy, show them how to effectively use state support and plan their future. Such meetings help young people understand financial issues from an early age and learn how to effectively manage their finances.