Youth organizations

Public Association "Sunkar" Trade Union Organization of Students and Master's Students at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

The "Sunkar" Trade Union actively contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including: Quality Education (SDG 4), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), Reduced Inequality (SDG 10), Partnerships for Sustainable Development (SDG 17)

The organization operates through 14 faculty-based branches, bringing together a significant number of students and master's students, providing them with social support and professional development opportunities.

Key Objectives:

Quality Education (SDG 4): Organizing training and professional development programs for trade union activists, including mediation, labor rights protection, and leadership programs.

Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8): Participation in workplace safety inspections and assisting graduates in employment opportunities.

Reduced Inequality (SDG 10): Providing trade union members with access to medical and pension benefits, as well as sanatorium and resort treatments.

Partnerships for Sustainable Development (SDG 17): Establishing agreements and collaborating with enterprises, public organizations, and other legal entities to achieve social goals.

Organizing and conducting student rights advocacy meetings and demonstrations in accordance with the law.

Enhancing transparency through publishing activities and media coverage of the trade union's work.

Performing other functions aimed at protecting students' interests and ensuring their well-being.

Social Media:

Instagram: @kaznu_sunkar

TikTok: kaznu_sunkar1

YouTube: kaznusunkar

"Altyn Sapa" Intellectual Debate Club

"Altyn Sapa" is the first Kazakh-language debate club in Kazakhstan, established to shape a new generation of youth with high spiritual, intellectual, and moral values, political literacy, and a strong sense of civic responsibility. The club's activities directly contribute to achieving several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Quality Education (SDG 4), Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (SDG 16), Partnerships for Sustainable Development (SDG 17)

Current Focus Areas:

Quality Education (SDG 4): Training in various debate formats, developing critical thinking, argumentation, and public speaking skills among youth.

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (SDG 16): Promoting a culture of meaningful discussions, legal awareness, and active civic participation in social life.

Partnerships for Sustainable Development (SDG 17): Participation in citywide, national, and international debate tournaments, as well as collaboration with educational and youth organizations.

The "Altyn Sapa" Debate Club fosters intellectual development, shapes opinion leaders, and supports sustainable societal progress through education and active participation in democratic processes.

Instagram:

@altyn_sapa_ipk

Hashtags:

#altynsapa #debatisyellow

Enactus – The Largest Practice-Oriented Platform

Enactus is the largest practice-oriented platform, operating in 35 countries worldwide, contributing to the achievement of: SDG 4 – Quality Education, SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.

Through leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation, Enactus trains, inspires, and supports students, helping them develop and implement projects aimed at solving global social and economic challenges. We believe that investing in young leaders who apply an entrepreneurial approach to create positive change leads to building a sustainable future.

By joining Enactus, you can:

• Contribute to the sustainable development of your community by gaining valuable practical experience, developing entrepreneurial skills, and building valuable connections for a successful career (SDG 4, 8).
• Become part of a global movement of over 72,000 students worldwide, each making a meaningful impact on sustainable development (SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals).
• Participate in international and national competitions, business forums, and intensive programs, developing innovative solutions for pressing global issues (SDG 9).
• Gain visibility among top employers, receiving invitations for internships, job opportunities, and career events from leading companies (SDG 8).
• Create projects that truly change lives, improving social, economic, and environmental conditions in various countries (SDG 1 – No Poverty, SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities).

Join Enactus and become part of a global community shaping the future through socially responsible entrepreneurship!

Инстаграм: @kaznu_enact.us https://www.instagram.com/kaznu_enact.us?igsh=dG0zeTg2YXNpMTFk

ТикТок: enactus_kaznu

 https://www.tiktok.com/@enactus_kaznu?_t=8lQsUN73Gqs&_r=1

Youtube: Enactus_KazNU

https://youtube.com/@kaznuenactus?si=cnRvGvTviWQyuFSr

Facebook: Enactus Kaznu

https://www.facebook.com/share/3x9tuyVRoH9JqsWd/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Тэг: #al-farabienactus

Student Senate – A Unified Student Self-Governance Organization

The Student Senate is a unified student self-governance organization aimed at protecting students' interests and encouraging their active participation in university life. The organization operates based on the KazNU Student Code of Honor and the KazNU Student Regulations, contributing to the achievement of several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

SDG 4 (Quality Education): Developing students' management skills, creating educational initiatives for personal and professional growth.

SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions): Establishing a democratic environment within the university, engaging in decision-making processes that affect the student community.

SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being): Promoting a healthy lifestyle through organizing sports events and mental health initiatives.

SDG 5 (Gender Equality): Ensuring equal opportunities for all students, regardless of gender and social status, and participating in youth empowerment programs.

SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities): Organizing events to raise environmental awareness and promote campus sustainability.

Key Objectives of the Student Senate:

Representing student interests before the university administration.

Enhancing the university’s reputation on international, national, and inter-university levels.

Organizing key student life events in various areas.

Developing leadership and management skills among students.

Promoting civic engagement and social responsibility through student-led initiatives.

Establishing an effective student self-governance system at faculty and university levels.

 Instagram: @senate_kaznu

 TikTok: senate_team

 Hashtags: #сенат #senate

Anti-Corruption Culture – A Key Element of Sustainable Development

Anti-corruption culture is an essential component of sustainable societal development, fostering intolerance toward corruption among youth, strengthening law and order, and increasing trust in governmental institutions.

The "Sanaly Urpaq" Student Club serves as a platform focused on creating an anti-corruption environment at the university, enhancing students’ legal literacy, and shaping active civic engagement. The club’s activities contribute to the achievement of several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

SDG 4 (Quality Education): Organizing educational events to raise awareness about corruption, study anti-corruption mechanisms, and promote legal culture.

SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions): Supporting transparent and fair governance processes within the university while upholding legality and integrity.

SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities): Ensuring equal opportunities for all students by preventing corrupt practices in the educational environment.

Key Goals of the Club:

Establishing an anti-corruption environment among students.

Enhancing youth legal literacy through educational initiatives on anti-corruption efforts.

Instilling awareness of the consequences and inevitability of responsibility for corruption-related offenses.

Developing transparent student self-governance mechanisms to protect students’ rights and interests.

Instagram: @kaznu_sanaly.urpaq

Hashtag: #sanalyurpaq

League of Volunteers – A Community for Positive Change

The League of Volunteers is a community of individuals who actively participate in social initiatives on a voluntary and non-profit basis, contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Volunteering is open to everyone, regardless of age, gender, education, or financial status. The most important thing is a genuine desire to help and make the world a better place.

Volunteer Activities Cover a Wide Range of SDG-Related Areas:

• Social Volunteering (poverty alleviation, assistance to the elderly, inclusion).
• Environmental Volunteering (environmental protection, ecosystem restoration, sustainable consumption).
• Medical Volunteering (patient support, blood donation, disease prevention).
• Educational Volunteering (public education, mentoring, digital literacy).
• Sports and Cultural Volunteering (event organization, promotion of mass sports, support for the arts).
• Charity and Emergency Assistance (fundraising, support for crisis and disaster victims).

Student volunteers can not only participate in charity initiatives but also organize their own projects aimed at social development and supporting the SDGs. This may include aid collection for those in need, eco-awareness campaigns, inclusive events, or experience exchanges with volunteers from other universities.

Thus, volunteerism plays a crucial role in sustainable development, fostering the creation of an inclusive, environmentally responsible, and socially just society.

- Instagram: @lv__kaznu
- TikTok: lv.kaznu
- Hashtag: #volunteerinkaznu

Youth Wing "Jastar Rukhy" – Driving Sustainable Development

The Youth Wing "Jastar Rukhy" shares and supports the ideals of the "Amanat" party, contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organization aims to unite the youth of Kazakhstan, focusing on sustainable development, innovation, and civic engagement.

Key Areas of Activity in the Context of the SDGs:

Quality Education (SDG 4): Supporting youth educational initiatives, developing digital literacy, conducting trainings and mentorship programs.

Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8): Facilitating professional development for young specialists and promoting youth entrepreneurship.

Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10): Engaging youth from diverse social backgrounds and supporting inclusive programs.

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (SDG 16): Encouraging active civic participation and involvement in the development of democratic institutions.

The main goal of "Jastar Rukhy" is to build a strong and influential youth organization, capable of inspiring and leading the new generation, shaping a sustainable future for Kazakhstan.

Website: jastarruhy.kz

Instagram: @jastar_ruhy_kaznu

 TikTok: @jastar_ruhy_kaznu

 Hashtag: #жастаррухы

Order Enforcement Squad (OES) – Ensuring Safety and Order at KazNU

The Order Enforcement Squad (OES) is a student organization at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, dedicated to ensuring safety, order, and a comfortable educational environment in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key Areas of Activity in the Context of the SDGs:

SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being): Preventing harmful habits among students, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and ensuring a substance-free campus.

SDG 4 (Quality Education): Creating safe learning conditions, fostering academic integrity, and supporting student development.

SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities): Maintaining order and safety in student dormitories, participating in campus improvement initiatives.

SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions): Protecting student rights, preventing conflicts and disciplinary violations, and promoting student self-governance.

The Order Enforcement Squad plays a vital role in building an inclusive, safe, and harmonious environment where every student can learn and grow while upholding responsibility, lawfulness, and mutual respect.

- Instagram: @opp.kaznu

- TikTok: @opp_kaznu

- Hashtags: #kaznuopp #oppkaznu

"Kómek" – Student Volunteer Community at KazNU

"Kómek" is a student volunteer community at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, actively engaged in providing social support to vulnerable groups and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key Areas of Activity in the Context of the SDGs:

Developing Social Responsibility and Inclusion (SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions)

Engaging students in charitable initiatives and fostering an active civic position.

Leadership Development and Youth Empowerment (SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production)

Promoting patriotism, leadership, environmental, and social responsibility among students.

Social and Medical Assistance (SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being)

Providing moral and physical support to those in need and assisting in disease prevention among children.

Educational Support (SDG 4: Quality Education)

Offering tutoring and pedagogical assistance to orphans and children with special needs.

"Kómek" fosters the creation of an inclusive and sustainable society, uniting students to provide real help to those in need.

Student Bureau for the Bologna Process (SBBP)

The Student Bureau for the Bologna Process (SBBP) is an organization dedicated to supporting students, protecting their educational rights, and enhancing the quality of education in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Mission:

To promote independence and responsibility among students at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in protecting their educational rights and expanding access to quality education.

Key Areas of Activity in the Context of the SDGs:

1. Active Student Participation in Academic Governance
   (SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions)
   • Establishing an open policy for student feedback and suggestions on education quality.
   • Encouraging students to build their own individual learning paths.
2. Improving Education Quality and Academic Integrity
   (SDG 4: Quality Education)
   • Combating academic dishonesty and ensuring transparent examination processes.
   • Participating in faculty ethics councils to protect student interests.
   • Monitoring the quality of the educational process.
3. Development of Academic Mobility
   (SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals)
   • Supporting domestic and international academic mobility programs.
   • Facilitating student participation in global educational and research projects.
   • Assisting in the adaptation and integration of international students into the academic environment.

The SBBP serves as a vital link between university administration and students, fostering the development of inclusive, accessible, and high-quality education at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

Scientific Student Society (SSS)

The Scientific Student Society (SSS) is an organization that fosters student interest in scientific research, engages them in research projects, and encourages participation in scientific conferences and intellectual initiatives, contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key Areas of Activity in the Context of the SDGs:

1. Development of Science and Innovation Among Youth
   (SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
   • Engaging students in research projects, startups, and participation in business incubators.
   • Providing opportunities for applied and theoretical research in various fields.
   • Cultivating scientific thinking and preparing young professionals for their careers.
2. Organization of Scientific and Intellectual Events
   (SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals)
   • Hosting intellectual competitions, scientific discussions, conferences, and research contests.
   • Developing creative and critical thinking while broadening students' academic perspectives.
   • Promoting science and research activities among youth.
3. Contribution to Sustainable Development and Science Integration into Society
   (SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities)
   • Advancing scientific initiatives aimed at addressing pressing societal challenges.
   • Implementing innovative ideas for sustainable development through research projects and startups.
   • Strengthening scientific partnerships between students, faculty, and industry experts.

Science is the foundation of a sustainable future.
The SSS helps students not only unlock their scientific and intellectual potential but also become leaders in innovation, contributing to the development of a knowledge-driven society.

Supreme Student Council of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

The Supreme Student Council (SSC) is the oldest student organization at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, with a half-century history of uniting the university’s most active youth. The Council’s mission is to develop patriotism, social responsibility, and student self-governance, aligning with the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key Areas of Activity in the Context of the SDGs:

1. Ensuring a Comfortable and Safe Environment for Students
   (SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions)
   • Monitoring living conditions and safety in student dormitories.
   • Reviewing and protecting students' social and housing rights.
   • Collaborating with dormitory representatives and university administration to address student concerns.
2. Developing Student Self-Governance and Inclusion
   (SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities)
   • Encouraging active student participation in university governance.
   • Engaging students in volunteer and leadership initiatives.
   • Creating a dialogue platform between students and university administration.
3. Organizing Cultural and Educational Activities
   (SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals)
   • Hosting events, competitions, sports, and educational programs.
   • Promoting a healthy and active student environment in dormitories.
   • Fostering intercultural exchange and supporting the integration of international students.

The Supreme Student Council plays a key role in creating a positive learning and living environment, helping shape a responsible, proactive, and socially engaged generation of students.

Organization of International Students of KazNU

Mission:

The goal of the Organization of International Students of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is to create an inclusive and supportive community for bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD international students, facilitating their academic, cultural, and social integration in alignment with the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key Areas of Activity in the Context of the SDGs:

1. Supporting Academic Adaptation
   (SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities)
   • Organizing orientation programs for new international students.
   • Assisting in academic activities, training, and scientific events.
   • Facilitating knowledge exchange and sharing educational resources among students.
2. Promoting Cultural Exchange
   (SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals)
   • Creating a platform for intercultural communication and value exchange.
   • Organizing events, festivals, and projects to strengthen friendships among students from different countries.
   • Collaborating with embassies and cultural representatives from various nations.
3. Ensuring a Comfortable and Inclusive Environment
   (SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities)
   • Providing social and emotional support for international students.
   • Assisting in planning and organizing sports and cultural activities.
   • Helping students integrate into university life and the local community.

The Organization of International Students of KazNU promotes tolerance, inclusion, and academic mobility, helping students unleash their potential and successfully adapt to life in Kazakhstan.