Struggling Father with Five Children Seeks Assistance to Find New Shelter
Askar Omarov, a widower with five young children in Kazakhstan, is seeking help with his housing situation. His family, consisting of three girls and two boys, is currently living in a cold rented house near Almaty, and all five children are currently sick.
In a heartfelt appeal, Askar has turned to compassionate Kazakhs for assistance. His wife tragically passed away from COVID-19, leaving him to care for their young family alone.
The Kazakhstan government has allocated significant funds to housing initiatives, including the "Nauryz" and "Otau" programs, which focus on providing affordable housing to young people and families in need. These programs have already helped thousands of young individuals acquire new housing through state support and favorable mortgage products [1].
Otbasy Bank, a state-owned bank, specializes in affordable housing loans via the Housing Construction Savings system (HCS), offering loans and support to Kazakh citizens, including youth and families. This bank cooperates closely with regional youth programs and local governments to provide targeted lending under various initiatives such as the “Elorda Zhastary” and “Abai Zhastary” programs [2].
To help Askar concretely, you could help him apply for social housing or mortgage support through the "Nauryz" or "Otau" programs, guide him to Otbasy Bank to explore affordable housing loans tailored for families and youth, or check with local executive bodies for any targeted housing funds or rental opportunities for vulnerable families. Additionally, it may be worth investigating whether there are any additional social aid programs or targeted social assistance available specifically for widowers with multiple children, as Kazakhstan has increased benefits and supports for families in recent years [1][2].
Since rental prices are generally affordable in Kazakhstan outside the most expensive cities like Almaty, temporary housing in rental apartments might also be an interim solution while securing state housing support [4]. It's important to note that at this time, there do not appear to be international housing grants applicable directly for individuals like Askar Omarov in Kazakhstan.
The fundraising appeal for Askar Omarov's family is being managed by Kaspi Gold. If you wish to help, funds can be sent to Gülmira M. via the phone number 7 776 500 20 29. The funds raised will specifically be used to improve the family's housing situation.
In summary, the best way to help Askar is to connect him with Kazakhstan’s state housing programs and Otbasy Bank’s affordable housing loans, and to seek assistance from local social services that handle support for vulnerable families [1][2][4]. Let's come together to support this family in need.
[1] Kazakhstan's government housing initiatives
[2] Otbasy Bank's affordable housing loans
[3] International housing grants in Kazakhstan
[4] Rental prices in Kazakhstan
- Given Askar Omarov's current housing situation and financial struggles, it would be beneficial to help him connect with Kazakhstan's state housing programs such as "Nauryz" or "Otau" and explore affordable housing loans offered by Otbasy Bank.
- It might also be helpful to investigate additional social aid programs or targeted social assistance available specifically for widowers with multiple children in Kazakhstan, as these have been increased in recent years to support families.
