In Kyrgyzstan, more than 3,500 orphans will receive 500,000 KGS upon reaching the age of majority

The implementation of the state program “Kelechke Salym” continues in Kyrgyzstan, under which orphans and children without parental care are entitled to a state deposit of 500,000 KGS upon reaching the age of majority.

According to the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, 3,524 children across the country have already joined the program. About 80 young people have already used the accumulated funds to pursue education, improve their living conditions, and receive medical treatment.

One of the program participants is a Bishkek resident who was visited by Deputy Minister of Labor Aida Isatbek kyzy. After losing his parents, the young man lives with his older sister and younger sister. According to the ministry, thanks to state support, the family was able to renovate their home and create more comfortable living conditions for the children.

“The state’s main task is to give every child the opportunity to feel cared for, safe, and confident about the future. The ‘Kelechke Salym’ program was created so that orphaned children can receive a decent education, improve their living conditions, and realize their dreams,” noted Aida Isatbek kyzy.

According to ministry representatives, the program is intended not only to provide financial support but also to help orphaned children make more confident plans for the future. The young man himself currently works at temporary part-time jobs and is looking for permanent employment. In the future, he dreams of achieving financial success and helping children who find themselves in difficult life situations.

The state children’s deposit “Kelechke Salym” was established by decree of President Sadyr Zhaparov in April 2024. Subsequently, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the procedure for its implementation. Under current rules, the state opens a deposit account in the name of every orphaned child and, once the child turns 18, transfers 500,000 KGS to the account.

The funds may only be used for purposes specified by law—obtaining an education, improving housing conditions, or paying for medical treatment.

Thus, the government has allocated over 1.76 billion KGS for future funding, specifically for participants already registered in the program.