SDG 2: "Zero Hunger" – "Charity and Kindness: Food Bank" Initiative Held During Student House No. 17 Visitation Day

On September 16, 2026, faculty members and students from the Department of Turkology and Theory of Language at the Faculty of Philology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, conducted a scheduled monitoring visit to Student House No. 17. Designed to review residential living conditions and support the social adjustment of students, this visit was thoughtfully integrated with the charitable initiative "Charity and Kindness: Food Bank," organized in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goal 2: "Zero Hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition". 

    The preparation and execution of the event were marked by exemplary coordination and clear responsibility distribution. The central concept, "One Student – One Product – One Good Deed," was warmly embraced across the student community. During the visit to Student House No. 17, a dedicated "Shelf of Kindness" (mutual assistance display) was set up in the building lobby. Faculty members and students gathered and arranged non-perishable food products, including grains, pasta, flour, sugar, tea, canned goods, and baked snacks.

    The accompanying motto, "Алып кет – қажет болса. Қалдыр – мүмкіндігің болса" (“Take if you need. Leave if you can”), fostered an atmosphere of trust, mutual respect, and dignity. This support structure ensures that any student facing temporary financial or personal challenges can access essential food items freely and discreetly, without administrative paperwork or social pressure.

      The contribution of 2nd-year students enrolled in the educational program "6B01706 – Foreign Language: Two Foreign Languages" deserves special recognition. The students demonstrated commendable organizational capability, proactive leadership, and high civic responsibility. They played a hands-on role across all stages of the process, including gathering, sorting, and arranging the supplies at the dormitory. Their teamwork, empathy, and social engagement highlighted not only their academic commitment but also their personal growth into conscious citizens guided by humanistic principles. Their effort stands as a convincing demonstration of peer support and campus community culture.

    Combining the housing monitoring visit with this charitable initiative successfully addressed student welfare needs while showcasing the practical implementation of Sustainable Development Goals at the university level.

      Organizers:  Deputy Head of the Department of Turkology and Theory of Language for Scientific-Innovative Work and International Relations N.A. Ismailova – PhD, Senior Lencturer, Deputy Head of the Department of Turkology and Theory of Language for Academic and Educational Work Zh.Zh. Kuzembekova – PhD, Associate Professor, Lecturer at the Department of Turkology and Theory of Language A.K. Akzhigitova, and 2nd-year students of the educational program "6B01706 – Foreign Language: Two Foreign Languages".