The Central Communications Service announced the launch of the republican contest “Caravan of Kindness”, reports ortcom.kz.

The competition is organized by the Foundation of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Association of Business Women of Kazakhstan with the support of the Khabar and KTK TV channels. His goal is to popularize the ideas of charity, the development of active civil initiative.

 “On the one hand, by organizing this contest-action, we set the task to popularize the actions of people who help the needy and perform noble deeds. On the other hand, we are helping to educate the younger generation with vivid examples of the manifestation of kindness and not indifference, on high moral standards and principles, ”said Sultan Aytzhanov, Deputy Executive Director of the Foundation of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

         In all regions of the country in the period from November 2018 to February 2019, work will be carried out to select the contestants. Individuals and legal entities that contribute to the solution of social and social problems and motivate others with their good deeds can become participants in the competition.

         Winners will be determined by nominations:

         - “Asar” (the nomination is aimed at encouraging people whose charitable activities are connected with folk traditions and customs);

         - “Native Land” (for people assisting their native land in the field of education, ecology and landscaping);

         - “Braveheart” (in the framework of the nomination, a person who committed a heroic act and showed dedication will be encouraged);

         - “In the name of goodness” (the nomination will be given to a person who provides assistance, does good deeds on a voluntary basis and free of charge);

         - “A Story of Kindness” (the nomination will be awarded to a journalist or creative team for the best media coverage of the topic of charity, ensuring the release of materials that draw public attention to social problems).

"Entrepreneurship and persons whose charitable activities are connected with state support, i.e. having a state grant, state order, etc., ”said Raushan Sarsembayeva, president of the Association of Business Women of Kazakhstan.

The winners will be determined at the end of February - on the eve of the celebration of Thanksgiving Day.