ENU Hosts Training Seminar on the “1+2” Model to Promote Inclusive Volunteering

On November 3, 2026, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU) hosted a training seminar as part of the “1+2” Model: Inclusive Volunteering Workshops project, organized by the university's Inclusive Support Center.

The seminar brought together faculty members, staff, and student volunteers involved in inclusive education from Esil University, Astana International University, Kazakh University of Technology and Business named after K. Kulazhanov, Kazakh National University of Sport, and colleges in Astana. Volunteers from the Komek Club, who support students with special educational needs (SEN) under the “1+2” model, also participated.

The main objective of the seminar was to promote an inclusive educational environment, introduce effective approaches to supporting students with special educational needs, and strengthen volunteers' practical skills.

The seminar opened with welcoming remarks by Lazzat Tolegenkyzy, Member of the ENU Management Board and Vice-Rector for Social and Infrastructure Development.

During the seminar, Yerkhan Ordabay, Head and Supervisor of the Inclusive Support Center, presented the theoretical and practical foundations of organizing student support under the “1+2” model. Participants explored the key principles of inclusive support and effective collaboration between faculty members and volunteers.

As part of the training program, Bakdaulet Kozhbanov, a sign language interpreter from the Jibek Joly television channel, introduced basic communication skills for interacting with students who are deaf or hard of hearing and conducted a video-based lesson on sign language. Aiganym Besembayeva, Business Analyst at ENU's Digital Development Department, presented Smart Voice and audio guide technologies designed to improve accessibility in educational environments.

The practical session was conducted by Nursultan Musaev, a Category II resuscitation physician and surgeon representing the Asyl Amal Public Foundation. He introduced essential first aid procedures and guided participants through practical exercises.

The seminar also featured a numismatic exhibition titled “The History of Monetary Circulation in Kazakhstan: Three Eras – One Nation” by ENU student Ruslan Yerzhanov, as well as “The World Through Children's Eyes,” an art exhibition featuring works by children with special educational needs.

At the end of the seminar, participants exchanged views, received answers to their questions, and learned more about the activities of ENU's Inclusive Support Center.

A total of 71 participants attended the training seminar and received certificates.

The project contributed to strengthening cooperation and knowledge exchange among universities and colleges in Astana, promoting inclusive volunteering, and expanding effective practices for supporting students with special educational needs.