Development Goals
UN Sustainable Development Goals at Shakarim University
Goals List
Goal 1. No poverty
Shakarim University, recognizing its social responsibility t...
Goal 2. Zero hunger
In support of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2: Zero Hun...
Goal 3. Good health and well-being
Recognizing that the health of the nation is a cornerstone o...
Goal 4. Quality Education
Shakarim University has defined its mission as: “Developing...
Goal 5. Gender equality
Shakarim University, as a responsible educational insti...
Goal 6. Clean water and sanitation
Shakarim University implements a sustainable develop...
Goal 7. Affordable and clean energy
Shakarim University prioritizes affordable and environmental...
Goal 8. Decent work and economic growth
The effectiveness of any university is largely det...
Goal 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
The University’s focus on Industry, Innovation, and Infrastr...
Goal 10. Reduced inequalities
SDG 10 focuses on ensuring equal opportunities for all, redu...
Goal 11. Sustainable Cities and communities
Shakarim University, as a social hub of the Abai region, pro...
Goal 12. Responsible consumption and production
Shakarim University’s activities in support of SDG 12 align...
Goal 13. Climate Action
Shakarim University has adopted a Carbon Neutrality Policy a...
Goal 14. Life below water
Within the framework of SDG 14, the university implements ac...
Goal 15. Life on land
Shakarim University implements educational programs in ecolo...
Goal 16. Peace and justice
SDG 16 focuses on building just, peaceful, and inclusive soc...
Goal 17. Partnerships for the goals
Partnerships for sustainable development aim to strengthen c...
Goal 1. No poverty
Shakarim University, recognizing its social responsibility to society, implements the following initiatives in support of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1: No Poverty:
The University provides Shakarim Grants for full tuition coverage, and offers tuition fee discounts to students as well as to the children of university employees.
An annual support campaign is conducted to assist staff members in preparing first-grade children for the school year.
Assistance is provided to large families and orphans, including free accommodation in student residences for orphaned students.
The youth volunteer organization “Shäkärim Shuagy” is active within the University. The organization donates essential items (such as clothing and food) to families in need and participates in charitable campaigns held at regional and national levels.
All students have the opportunity to participate in Start-Up project competitions and internal grant programs, with the possibility of securing funding for the implementation of their project ideas. To support this, students take economics courses and participate in business plan development training.
Regular public lectures are held featuring successful professionals.
In the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for SDG 1: No Poverty, Shakarim University is ranked in the 1001+ category, reflecting an early stage in the systematic implementation of measures aimed at reducing poverty.