In Kyrgyzstan, there are 1,868 orphaned children, according to the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration. The government is proposing a resolution to establish the "Kelichekke Salym" state child deposit to improve the lives of these children. The resolution aims to create favorable conditions for the development of orphaned children, ensuring their rights to health, housing, and education are met.
Article 27 of the Constitution mandates the state to care for, educate, and raise orphaned children. The state provides free education at all levels and social support. Orphaned children face challenges when they reach adulthood, often lacking resources to navigate independent life. Financial support from the state is crucial for their education, employment, and integration into society.
On average, 270 to 290 orphaned children reach adulthood annually in Kyrgyzstan. The President has signed a decree to introduce the "Kelichekke Salym" state child deposit starting from June 1st. The deposit will be managed by the "Aiy Bank" and will support orphaned children's health, housing, and education needs upon turning 18. Each child's deposit will be funded from the national budget, with a minimum amount of 500,000 soms.
The project will require approximately 271 million soms annually from the national budget. Future funding will come from the annual allocations in the budget and interest accrued on the deposits. This initiative aims to reduce the social burden on the state and society by providing orphaned children with the necessary support for a better future.
