Recently a group of active students from the South Kazakhstan State University in Shymkent took part for the first time in our AIDS Xperience – an installation dedicated to helping in the fight against HIV/AIDS and challenging discrimination against people who have the HIV virus. These young people were very positive about this innovative project. […]
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A big birthday doesn’t come around very often, but when it does you need to mark it well, with a big celebration planned down to the smallest detail. In September, Salem Social Village, or rather our registered organisation, Salem Union, marked the 20th anniversary of charitable activities in Shymkent. And it was a fitting celebration of […]
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Our Training Centre project is all about challenging people’s perceptions and attitudes. We have various simulation games which give people a taste of how some people in this world are forced to live – because the more we understand, the more we can empathise, and when we have empathy towards others, we’re inspired to do […]
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“How can I be more successful in my life and work?” “What will help me become happier?” “How can I make my life count for something I really believe in?” These are all great questions to ask, whoever you are. Here at Salem Social Village, growth and learning are central to our mission statement, and so […]
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Every year, the Altyn Zhurek awards (which means Golden Heart in Kazakh) are held in Kazakhstan. These are intended to recognise and encourage those working in the charitable sector, whether individual benefactors, companies involved in social projects, or NGOs working with those in need. This year, Salem Social Village was nominated in the category of […]
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