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Kazakhstan’s Rural Youth Find New Paths Through Mentorship Project

From uncertainty to ambition: How a mentorship project transformed rural teens’ futures. Meet the young minds now building dreams in their hometowns.

This is a picture taken along the countryside. In the foreground of the picture there are weed and...
This is a picture taken along the countryside. In the foreground of the picture there are weed and fields. In the center of the picture there are fields, tractor and a path. To the top right there are houses and trees. To the top left there is water. Sky is cloudy.

Kazakhstan’s Rural Youth Find New Paths Through Mentorship Project

A three-month project in Kazakhstan’s Karaganda Region has helped over 2,000 rural teenagers explore new opportunities. Called Klt Yazynyasy, the initiative paired young participants with mentors from different fields. Its main aim was to show rural youth ways to grow and succeed in their own villages.

The programme offered workshops, career guidance, and hands-on experience. Thirteen mentors, chosen through online voting, worked with more than 40 participants. They selected mentees based on their motivation and willingness to learn.

The Klt Yazynyasy project wrapped up after three months, leaving a mark on its participants. Many, like Yerassyl and Ruslan, now have clearer goals and practical skills. The programme’s organisers hope its impact will encourage more rural youth to build futures in their home villages.

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