Who We Are

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Dara Foundation is to implement projects aimed at improving living conditions, socialization, and expanding opportunities for development for children without parental care and children with special educational needs. The Foundation also participates in developing proposals to improve legislation and practice related to the rights of children with special educational needs and teenagers from orphanages, and cooperates with public organizations to advance reforms.

OUR VALUES

  • Professionalism We base our work on professional standards in everything - from organizing our activities and choosing projects and partnerships to investing in self-development and improving our expertise every day.
  • Openness We are always ready for transparent communication and public dialogue, and we stand for open, respectful communication with all stakeholders.
  • Partnership We believe in cross-sector partnerships with business, government bodies, nonprofit organizations, and the media to address social issues effectively.
  • Ambition We see our goal clearly and are ready to overcome obstacles to solve the most complex social challenges. Our knowledge, expertise, and real achievements allow us to take on serious commitments and be accountable for the result.

WHY US

Since 2007, we have been implementing charitable projects in Kazakhstan focused on developing and supporting mentoring for teenagers from orphanages and inclusive education for children with special educational needs.

  • “Mentors” The program was launched by the Foundation in 2015 to develop and support mentoring for teenagers from orphanages. Thanks to your support, we help children in three areas: (1) finding, training, and supporting individual mentors for teenagers; (2) organizing regular educational courses in school subjects; and (3) holding career guidance meetings and events.
  • “Inclusion” The program was initiated in 2014 to develop and support inclusive education for children with special educational needs. Thanks to your support, we help in four areas: (1) expanding the network of psychological and pedagogical centers in Kazakhstan; (2) creating conditions for the development and education of blind children; (3) introducing an early support system by opening early support services based at psychological and pedagogical centers; (4) improving the quality of education in special boarding schools based on international experience.

The Foundation participates in developing proposals to improve legislation and practice related to the rights of children with special educational needs and teenagers from orphanages, and cooperates with government bodies and other nonprofit organizations to advance reforms.