Kazakhstan’s “National Fund for Children” program is steadily turning national wealth into real savings for the country’s future generation. The National Bank has announced that another round of targeted allocations has been credited to accounts for children under 18 as part of the initiative launched at the President’s initiative, DKNews.kz reports.
According to the results of 2025, USD 130.71 was credited to each child’s account. By the end of the year, the program covered 6,918,656 children, effectively reaching almost all minors in the country.
How the program started - and how it is growing
The “National Fund for Children” program officially began on January 1, 2024. That year, USD 100.52 was allocated per child.
In 2025, the annual allocation increased to USD 129.38, followed by the latest начисление reflected in the final annual results.
As a result, the total accumulated amount per child over three years has reached USD 370.56, including investment income.
This is not a one-time payment, but a growing long-term saving.
Where the money comes from
A key feature of the program is that it does not rely on direct budget transfers. The funds credited to children are formed from half of the long-term investment income of the National Fund, and the final amount depends on:
- the volume of the Fund’s foreign currency assets
- the effectiveness of their investment performance
Crucially, money credited in previous years does not remain idle. Until a child turns 18, all accumulated funds continue to be invested within the National Fund’s portfolio, generating additional income over time.
This is why the final amount is higher than a simple sum of annual allocations.
When families can check the balance
Information on updated balances will be available starting January 31, 2026:
- in the eGov mobile application
- on the dedicated platform for children’s savings
Parents will be able to see the accumulated amount for each child individually.
Why this matters
The “National Fund for Children” program is one of the few initiatives that directly connects national resources with the future of individual citizens. Instead of being spent immediately, part of the country’s investment income is converted into long-term savings for children.
For families, this means:
- a financial foundation by the time a child reaches adulthood
- potential support for education, housing, or a first major life step
For the country, it represents a long-term investment in human capital, transforming natural resource revenues into future opportunities.
Looking ahead
The program’s results show that the mechanism works quietly but consistently. As long as the National Fund continues to generate stable investment returns, children’s savings will keep growing.
Without loud slogans or one-off payments, the initiative is gradually building something more valuable: a financial start for the next generation of Kazakhstanis.
