The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation will become a regional partner of the Global Autism Advocacy Coalition (GAAC) and will establish a hub for the countries of Central Asia and the South Caucasus. The new platform will bring together the expertise of international and regional organizations to develop systemic support for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Bulat Utemuratov Foundation Pilots SaqTag Safety Wristbands for Children with Autism
The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation is launching a pilot of SaqTag, a digital wristband designed to help reunite children with autism with their families more quickly if they become lost. The pilot will be rolled out across four Asyl Miras Autism Centers: one in Almaty, one in Ust-Kamenogorsk and two in Astana. If the pilot proves effective, the Foundation will consider expanding the initiative across its entire network of Asyl Miras centers in Kazakhstan.
Bulat Utemuratov Foundation to Provide KZT 25 Million to Each Family of Fallen Servicemen
The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation will provide financial assistance to the families of servicemen who lost their lives during naval exercises on the Caspian Sea coast in the Mangystau Region.
In September 2022, a major wildfire in the Auliekol District of the Kostanay Region affected 43,000 hectares. A total of 91 homes were destroyed or damaged, while more than 2,000 people were evacuated to safety. To support the region in responding to the disaster, the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation allocated KZT 1.1 billion to the Kostanay Region.
Bulat Utemuratov Foundation Supports Gasification Project in Almaty
The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation has provided KZT 460 million in charitable funding for a socially important project to help households in Almaty switch to natural gas.
Bulat Utemuratov Foundation opens Shabyt Children’s and Youth Creativity Center in Zhezkazgan
The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation marked International Children’s Day by officially opening the Shabyt Children’s and Youth Creativity Center in Zhezkazgan, giving the city its most significant children’s facility in over 70 years. Following construction, the Foundation donated the USD 7,7 million project to the city, which provides modern educational and leisure spaces for children in the region.
Zhaniya Aubakirova Presents «Alone with the Piano» Documentary Series
On 22 April 2026, the premiere of «Alone with the Piano», an original documentary series by renowned pianist Zhaniya Aubakirova, took place in Almaty. The project, supported by the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation, explores the inner world of the musician and the essence of musical performance.
Inclusive Musical Featuring Children with Autism Draws Full House in Astana
On 4 April, the Azerbaijan Mambetov State Drama and Comedy Theatre in Astana hosted a sold-out performance of the inclusive musical «The Fly Tsokotukha», featuring children and young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The performance was supported by the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation and marked both World Autism Awareness Month and the 20th anniversary of the DOM Foundation.
Bulat Utemuratov Foundation and RAOUL Launch a New Project in Kazakhstan
The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation and RAOUL Charity Foundation have launched a new supported employment program aimed at developing a structured pathway into the workforce for young people with autism in Kazakhstan.
Alexander Vinokurov attended a training session featuring children with autism from the film “Aut”.
The young athletes are the protagonists of the documentary film about autism Aut (“Out”), directed by Kanat Beisekeev with the support of the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation.