11:56, 24 November 2009 | GMT +5
Crucial to develop volunteering institution in Kazakhstan - Sec of State
ASTANA. November 24. KAZINFORM /Aigul Tulekbayeva/ It is crucial to develop the volunteering institution in Kazakhstan; Kazakhstan Secretary of State-Minister of Foreign Affairs Kanat Saudabayev considers so.
He expressed such opinion at the plenary session of the IV Civil Forum in Astana on Tuesday, November 24.
"In many foreign countries the volunteering institution is very powerful and effective school of true patriots upbringing", K.Saudabayev said.
According to him, in some foreign countries famous politicians and officials were engaged in volunteerism in their youth.
"The volunteering institution development has great significance for our country, and it should be supported by NGOs and the state structures", he said.