Discover the world

Cities in Kazakhstan, where a project for sightless and visually impaired children is being implemented

Sightless and visually impaired children are trained in the newly-opened specialized classes in the regions of Kazakhstan

Classes are annually equipped with sets of educational and artistic material in Braille in three languages

The "Discover the world" project is aimed at expanding the educational opportunities for sightless and visually impaired children in Kazakhstan, as well as their development and socialization in their hometown without leaving their families. At the moment, there are 10 classes and 1 group in a preschool educational organization in the cities of Nur-Sultan, Aktau, Aktobe, Kostanay, Ust-Kamenogorsk and Kokshetau.

The open specialized classes for visually impaired children are equipped with equipment for children with special vision, social guidance area, Montessori system equipment and all necessary teaching materials.

Children also participated in pottery, glynotherapy, a goalball section has been opened, and visually impaired children are able to participate in para-olympic sports in Nur Sultan, Aktau and Ust-Kamenogorsk.

In the summer of 2019, there was a unique experience of travelling visually impaired children together with parents to the summer camp «Daryn» in the East Kazakhstan region with methodical support of Moscow experts.

Geography of our projects

Since the launch of the Foundation's projects, 46 Psychological and Pedagogical Correction Rooms and 48 Resource Centers for Inclusive Education have been opened in the regions and regional centers of Kazakhstan. 15 cities are involved in the "Mentors" project, more than 200 teenagers from orphanages have found their mentors. In 6 cities of Kazakhstan, the "Opening the World" project is involved, where there are 15 specialized classes, as well as 1 group in a preschool educational organization for blind and visually impaired children.

You can find information about our beneficiaries on our interactive map.