Our programmes and projects
Systemic initiatives of “Central Asians for Animals” to protect animals, develop sustainable food systems and protect the environment in Kazakhstan.
Legal protection and regulatory reform
Promotion of humane veterinary and sanitary standards and ethical standards for the treatment of farm, companion and wild animals in Kazakhstan.
- Participation in expert consultations and working groups to improve Kazakhstan’s legislation and veterinary standards.
- Development of proposals for phasing out the cruellest practices of keeping and using animals.
- Public education and mobilisation of support for legal initiatives in animal protection and bioethics.
Research and transparency in the agricultural sector
Analytical work for an objective assessment of livestock farming and animal housing conditions in Kazakhstan.
- Research into poultry, livestock and food market indicators based on data from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Bureau of National Statistics.
- Preparation of analytical reports on the impact of the agricultural sector on animal welfare, the environment and public health.
- Publication of expert materials to inform the public and develop an open dialogue with business.
Accessible and sustainable plant-based food
Assistance to educational institutions, the HoReCa (hotels, restaurants, and cafes) sector, and event organisers in expanding their range of nutritionally complete plant-based dishes.
- Assistance with introducing balanced plant-based options on the menus of cafés, restaurants, universities and staff canteens.
- Awareness-raising on the benefits of a plant-based diet for disease prevention and a lower environmental footprint.
- Delivery of educational talks, cooking classes and tastings of plant-based alternatives.
Movement building and expert collaboration
Bringing together activists, experts, the academic community and NGO representatives to share experience and develop effective solutions.
- Organisation of regional and international conferences, seminars and round tables on animal protection and environmental ethics.
- Involvement of students, lawyers, economists and veterinarians in the Foundation’s academic and practical work.
- Delivery of training events to strengthen the professional skills of civil society practitioners.
Ecology and sustainable food systems
Contribution to solving environmental problems linked to industrial livestock farming in Kazakhstan.
- Analysis of the impact of the agro-industrial complex on the region’s climate, water resources and biodiversity.
- Public awareness-raising on the links between livestock farming, the environment and public health.
- Development of recommendations for supporting environmentally friendly and ethical alternatives in agriculture at government and corporate level.