«National Fund for Children» Programme: A Meeting Opening Up New Financial Opportunities for Young People

On October 13, 2026, a large-scale information meeting was held at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University with the participation of representatives of Otbasy Bank JSC. During the event, students received comprehensive information about the main areas of the «National Fund for Children» programme, the procedure for accessing accumulated funds, and the opportunities for using them effectively.

The main objective of the meeting was to raise students' awareness of the government programme, explain how citizens who have reached the age of 18 can access the funds accumulated in their names, and support the development of their financial literacy.

During the event, specialists from Otbasy Bank provided detailed explanations of the procedure for accessing funds accumulated under the programme, the specific features of opening a deposit account, and ways to build savings. Students were informed about the key requirements to consider when opening a deposit account, effective ways of managing accumulated funds, and opportunities aimed at improving their housing conditions in the future.

In addition, bank representatives guided students through the necessary procedures and provided practical assistance with accessing the funds accumulated in their names and opening deposit accounts. The specialists emphasized the importance of financial planning and explained effective ways to build savings and use funds for their intended purposes.

The meeting continued in an open dialogue format, allowing students to ask questions that concerned them and exchange opinions with the bank specialists. Participants received specific answers to their questions regarding purchasing housing, opening deposit accounts, saving money, and other opportunities provided under the programme.

Such information meetings contribute to improving young people's financial literacy, expanding their knowledge of government programmes, and developing the skills needed to make informed financial decisions about their future.

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University supports initiatives aimed at the comprehensive development of students and the improvement of their social and financial literacy. The meeting with representatives of Otbasy Bank JSC provided students with an opportunity to obtain the necessary information and gain a better understanding of how to make effective use of the opportunities available to them.