Soros Foundation – Kazakhstan

Established in September 1995 by the Open Society Institute (OSI), Soros Foundation-Kazakhstan (SFK) is a non-governmental non-profit  organization that works to promote democracy and civil society development in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

 

OSI was founded by George Soros, a global financier and philanthropist. SFK is a member of the international network of Soros national foundations operating in more than 60 countries worldwide. Since the onset of its activities in Kazakhstan, SFK has granted more than 50 million US dollars to promote the open society development in the country.

 

Mission

SFK works to advance partnerships with NGOs, donors, and government for a more tolerant, active society and responsible, tolerant government

 

Objectives

• Ensure fiscal management is transparent, accountable and participatory
• Ensure government laws protect human rights and that these laws are enforced
• Support active involvement in public discourse and public tolerance

 

Priorities for 2010 - 2011

SFK operates within a bi-annual strategy framework. Its priorities for 2010-2011 include:

• Supporting the transformation of the extraction industry revenues into sustainable social and economic development of the nation by ensuring responsible and accountable management of the state budget and facilitating dialogue between the civil society, government and businesses.
• Promoting the rule of law, and assisting in ensuring that national legislation is in line with the international human rights standards and government commitments e.
• Supporting access to information and freedom of expression and speech.
• Encouraging active youth participation in social life of the nation and their own communities

 

Contact Information

Soros Foundation - Kazakhstan

111a Zheltoksan St., Suite 9
Almaty 050000 - Kazakhstan
Phone:             +7 727 258 8983
Fax:                 +7 727 250 3814
Email:              sfk(at)soros.kz  

www.soros.kz

www.krw.kz

www.budget.kz

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