Kazakhstan Orphans' Decades-Long Housing Wait: A Cry for Help

Ust-Kamenogorsk Orphans Face Decades-Long Housing Wait: Alexandra Ismailova's Plea for Action Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan – Alexandra Ismailova, a former orphan, has launched a public appeal highlighting the plight of numerous young adults who have spent years waiting for government-allocated housing. In a recent video, Ismailova details the persistent lack of response from government agencies to repeated requests for assistance. "We have written letters to the president's office, to deputies, to the akimats, and to the prosecutor's office," Ismailova states, "All appeals were either left unanswered or closed as duplicates." Ismailova's video underscores the systemic issues that leave former orphans without adequate housing. Many have been denied registration, making it impossible to access social services and participate fully in society. The high cost of rental housing further exacerbates their difficulties. Ismailova is calling for a press conference involving government officials and media to address these issues and find solutions. Her plea serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by vulnerable youth in Kazakhstan and the need for improved government support and transparency.