About the Foundation

Results of Aitas Holding's Social Mission Since 2019


The Foundation Implements a Rural Development Strategy Aitas Foundation
7
Years of Active
Work
3
Rural Districts
of Kazakhstan
200+
Projects
Implemented
5,3
KZT bn Contributed by the Holding
Aitas and S.K. Tolukpayev
400+
Rural Schools
Participating in the Hub
School Education Program
20
Private Medical Laboratory Offices
Established in District Centers
Through Foundation Grants
Aitas Foundation
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Foundation for Sustainable Education Development
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Our Approach
Synergy
We connect government, business, and communities to create sustainable rural development.
Planning from the Future
Unlike traditional approaches, we don't start by identifying problems. Instead, we begin with a fundamental question: «What do we want our villages to look like in 10, 20, or even 50+ years?» From there, together with local communities, businesses, and government, we turn that vision into action step by step.
Methodology
How We Work in Rural Districts
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01
Selection and Appointment of a District Coordinator
02
Analysis of the District's Potential and Challenges in Collaboration with the Local Community
03
Developing a Long-Term Sustainable Development Strategy
04
Discussing the Strategy with District Residents
05
Developing a Medium-Term Five-Year Action Plan
06
Defining Annual Development Priorities
07
Project and Initiative Implementation
08
Annual Evaluation of Results and Strategy Review
Facts & Figures
The Foundation's Results Over the Past 7 Years
2,8
bn KZT Invested in
Rural Development
44,2
bn KZT in Investment
Attracted Through the Strategies
2
International
Partners
86%
of the District Budget Directed Through
Sustainable Development Strategies
Institutional Development
The Foundation for Sustainable Rural Development works not only at the local level but also actively contributes to the development of regulatory and legal frameworks that shape the future of rural communities. We foster dialogue between local residents, businesses, government, and international organizations.

Our initiatives are represented in Parliament and on international platforms, including the United Nations, and are supported through collaboration with ministries and local administrations. This approach enables us to achieve systemic change that drives long-term development. We believe it is essential for the voices of rural communities to be heard at every level—from villages to global discussions.
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Our Team
Fatima Gerfanova
Director
Asylan Aitakhmetov
Operations Director
Syrym Qaisarbekov
Foundation Director for Ulan District
Ernur Madiyarov
Foundation Director for Bulandy District
Meiram Bozayev
Project Manager
Olzhas Sharipbekov
Acting Director of the Katon-Karagay Sustainable Development Foundation
International Partners
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
https://www.fao.org/home/ru
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
https://www.iom.int/
Awards and Recognition
2022
In the Third Voluntary National Review of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the sustainable development foundations of the Aitas Holding were recognized as an example of localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in rural regions.
2023
TOP 100 Green Destinations – International Green Destinations Certification
2025
The Foundation was highlighted in the Second Voluntary National Review of Kazakhstan as a contributor to SDG implementation.