The year 2026 has been declared
the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development. The
corresponding resolution on the initiative of Kazakhstan was adopted by the UN
General Assembly. The document was co-authored by 54 member countries of the
Organization. According to the Kazakh Foreign Ministry, the events planned for
the International Year will give a powerful impetus to the volunteer movement
at the national, regional, and global levels. These initiatives will contribute
to the further strengthening of cooperation and the identification of key
directions for the future development of volunteerism. It is noteworthy that
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev places special emphasis on the
development of volunteerism in the country, viewing it as one of the important
components in building a Just Kazakhstan. To date, the number of volunteers in
the country has reached 200,000 people.
