Renowned Kazakhstani footballer and Chelsea player Dastan Satpayev and popular travel blogger Dastan Mukhamedrakhim (ByDastann) have become global ambassadors for the International Year of Volunteers.
The UN General Assembly declared 2026 the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development, following the initiative of Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The project has received broad international support and united millions of people around the values ​​of mutual assistance, solidarity, and civic responsibility.
The project aims to develop a culture of volunteerism, increase civic engagement, and strengthen the role of volunteers in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of the initiative, countries around the world will join forces to promote the values ​​of mutual assistance, solidarity, and civic responsibility.
As global ambassadors, Dastan Satpayev and Dastan Mukhamedrakhim will popularize volunteerism and encourage young people to actively participate in social initiatives. Their visibility on international and digital platforms will attract a wider audience to the development of the volunteer movement.
The participation of Kazakhstan's representatives in this global initiative will contribute to strengthening the international standing of the domestic volunteer movement and the further development of civil society.