Kazakhstan has announced the results of the annual national contest “Mereyli Otbasy”, which has become a cherished tradition. This year marks the 12th edition of the competition, attracting over 3,500 applications from all regions of the country. The contest is organized on the initiative of the National Commission for Women Affairs, Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The award ceremony was attended by Maulen Ashimbayev, Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament, Aida Balayeva, Minister of Culture and Information, members of Parliament, representatives of the National Commission, and leaders of public organizations.
The main goal of the project is to strengthen the institution of family and marriage, promote national and moral values, and highlight examples of strong, harmonious, and exemplary families.
The ceremony took place in Astana, where Maulen Ashimbayev delivered a welcoming speech on behalf of the Head of State. In his remarks, he emphasized that under the coordination of the National Commission, Kazakhstan’s family policy has reached a new level.
“By instruction of the Head of State, large-scale work is being carried out in this direction. Improving the wellbeing of every family, protecting motherhood and childhood are among the top priorities of state policy. All these initiatives are aimed at enhancing the quality of family life in our country,” — stated Maulen Ashimbayev.
The Senate Chairman congratulated the winners and expressed his gratitude. Twenty of the best families reached the final stage of the contest and were awarded statuettes, diplomas, and certificates worth 1 million tenge.
Among the winners were labor dynasties, creative and volunteer families, and those who made care and kindness their guiding principles.
It is worth noting that under the coordination of the National Commission, systemic measures are being implemented in the field of family and gender policy to support traditional values. The adoption of the Social Code and recent legislative amendments aimed at protecting the rights of families and children have elevated this area of domestic policy to a new level.
The government has strengthened accountability for domestic violence and introduced specific measures to ensure child safety. Moreover, the number of Family Support Centers across the country has quadrupled — from 33 to 131. Their operations are now standardized under a unified model, and social services are being digitalized and automated.
The National Commission and the Ministry of Culture and Information are implementing consistent efforts within the 2025–2027 Action Plan for the Preservation and Strengthening of the Institution of Family and Marriage. The plan focuses on preparing youth for conscious family life, enhancing parental responsibility, and preventing divorces.
Among the initiatives launched is the “Academy for Parents” project, offering online courses and educational sessions, while a new digital platform “Ata-ana.kz” for parents is set to be launched soon.
Over 12 years, more than 20,000 families from all regions of Kazakhstan have participated in the “Mereyli Otbasy” contest. The project has become a symbol of national unity, spiritual values, intergenerational continuity, and family harmony — embodying the belief that a strong family is the foundation of a strong state.
The award ceremony was attended by Maulen Ashimbayev, Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament, Aida Balayeva, Minister of Culture and Information, members of Parliament, representatives of the National Commission, and leaders of public organizations.
The main goal of the project is to strengthen the institution of family and marriage, promote national and moral values, and highlight examples of strong, harmonious, and exemplary families.
The ceremony took place in Astana, where Maulen Ashimbayev delivered a welcoming speech on behalf of the Head of State. In his remarks, he emphasized that under the coordination of the National Commission, Kazakhstan’s family policy has reached a new level.
“By instruction of the Head of State, large-scale work is being carried out in this direction. Improving the wellbeing of every family, protecting motherhood and childhood are among the top priorities of state policy. All these initiatives are aimed at enhancing the quality of family life in our country,” — stated Maulen Ashimbayev.
The Senate Chairman congratulated the winners and expressed his gratitude. Twenty of the best families reached the final stage of the contest and were awarded statuettes, diplomas, and certificates worth 1 million tenge.
Among the winners were labor dynasties, creative and volunteer families, and those who made care and kindness their guiding principles.
It is worth noting that under the coordination of the National Commission, systemic measures are being implemented in the field of family and gender policy to support traditional values. The adoption of the Social Code and recent legislative amendments aimed at protecting the rights of families and children have elevated this area of domestic policy to a new level.
The government has strengthened accountability for domestic violence and introduced specific measures to ensure child safety. Moreover, the number of Family Support Centers across the country has quadrupled — from 33 to 131. Their operations are now standardized under a unified model, and social services are being digitalized and automated.
The National Commission and the Ministry of Culture and Information are implementing consistent efforts within the 2025–2027 Action Plan for the Preservation and Strengthening of the Institution of Family and Marriage. The plan focuses on preparing youth for conscious family life, enhancing parental responsibility, and preventing divorces.
Among the initiatives launched is the “Academy for Parents” project, offering online courses and educational sessions, while a new digital platform “Ata-ana.kz” for parents is set to be launched soon.
Over 12 years, more than 20,000 families from all regions of Kazakhstan have participated in the “Mereyli Otbasy” contest. The project has become a symbol of national unity, spiritual values, intergenerational continuity, and family harmony — embodying the belief that a strong family is the foundation of a strong state.