Winners of "El Umity" Project Recognized in Almaty Event
In the spirit of fostering and cultivating talented youth, the "El Umiti" project has been making significant strides in Kazakhstan since its inception in 2017. Launched under the auspices of the First President's Fund in Almaty, the project was the brainchild of the First President - Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev, with a primary focus on supporting and developing young minds, particularly those from rural areas [1].
The project's key objectives revolve around enhancing the qualifications of robotics teachers, nurturing educators, providing leadership opportunities for youth, and promoting access to inclusive fitness centres. By raising the bar for teachers and empowering educators, the project aims to ignite students' interest in robot construction and programming, foster personal growth, and prepare young leaders who can actively shape the nation's future [1].
The "El Umiti" project has been expanding its reach, with initiatives now covering 9 regions, including the Akmola region. Ongoing support measures include running training sessions, master classes, and camps, such as the 2024 "El Umiti" camp held in Akmola region. These events serve to train teachers and engage youth, fostering a thriving learning environment [1].
Eight centres hosting approximately 1,000 children aged 1.5 to 18 years are currently operational, while state early intervention centres address the annual increase of 4,000 children with disabilities in Kazakhstan. International cooperation and exchanges are also integral parts of the program's activities [1].
In addition to talent development, the "El Umiti" project places great emphasis on inclusive education and health support. This comprehensive approach aims to nurture a broad range of youth abilities in Almaty and other regions of Kazakhstan [1].
The project has also extended its support to teachers, with a 25% increase in their salaries from January 1, 2020, and ongoing efforts to improve teachers' housing conditions, providing housing for 266 young teachers this year [1].
Furthermore, the annual city contest "Almaty Teacher of the Year" continues to recognise outstanding educators, offering a prize fund that includes a 2-bedroom apartment and a car [1]. Special grants have been introduced for the best teachers since 2020, with over 500 young teachers receiving a one-time material assistance totaling 30 million tenge this year [1].
Meanwhile, the "Elbasy Medal" award was presented to 90 participants, while the "El makhtanyshy" prize was given to five students who excelled in intellectual olympiads and fifteen teachers who prepared students for competitions [1]. However, no new details about the recipients of these awards were provided in the given information.
The "El Umiti" project, with its holistic approach, continues to make a positive impact on the lives of young people in Kazakhstan, fostering talent, promoting education, and supporting the nation's future leaders.
[1] Source: Official website of the First President's Fund in Almaty (https://fund.almaty.gov.kz/)
The "El Umiti" project, through its focus on educators' development, aims to foster personal growth and contribute to the students' interest in learning robotics and programming. The project's comprehensive approach to education also includes promoting inclusive learning opportunities and supporting the physical wellbeing of young learners.
