The Anti-Corruption Service of Almaty held a training seminar for students participating in the Anti—Corruption Volunteering project. The event is aimed at developing practical skills of civic control among young people and involving them in real work to prevent corruption.

The head of the Anti-Corruption Service of Almaty, Arman Rakhimov, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. He stressed the importance of youth participation in public initiatives and the importance of creating a culture of legality in everyday life. The provisions of the Concept for the promotion of the ideology of Law and Order in society for 2025-2030 were also presented.

In addition, the speakers and experts at the meeting told the participants in detail what corruption is, how it manifests itself in different spheres of life and how to recognize its signs in everyday situations.

The Anti—Corruption Volunteering project in Almaty unites more than 260 activists, most of whom are students. They are not only trained, but also actively involved in socially significant activities. As part of their work, volunteers monitor the quality of landscaping of residential areas, playgrounds and sports grounds, highways and other social infrastructure facilities.

Thanks to their efforts, facts of misuse of budget funds, planning violations and construction defects were revealed. Since the beginning of the project, the risks of overcharging for public procurement in the amount of more than 2.5 billion tenge have been prevented. In total, about 70 public monitoring sessions were conducted.

Also, the volunteers are actively engaged in educational activities. The project creates an active civil society and develops a sense of responsibility for the future of the country among young people.

"Today's youth are tomorrow's leaders. Through such projects, we do not just teach, we form a new culture — a culture of zero tolerance for corruption. It is very important that young people are aware of their role and actively participate in the changes. We are proud of every volunteer who contributes to the common cause," said Arman Rakhimov.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/anticorruption-almaty/press/news/details/1002518?lang=kk