Masp Almaty
MASP – International Association of social projects – is a no-profit organization created in August 2002 by a group of young people from Italy and Kazakhstan working in the social sphere.
It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.
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MASP’s mission consists of supporting and promoting human development in Kazakhstan with a particular emphasis on the education and the defence of human rights and dignity of people in every aspect.
Our method:
Felting Course: A Tradition That Becomes a Career For nine years now, a group of teenagers at our center has been learning to work with felt and felted wool—an ancient Kazakh tradition. These teenagers have serious mental or physical disabilities—Down syndrome, autism, psychiatric difficulties—and for them, this work means much more than just handicrafts. The work […]
Small Steps 2026: Let's Go Together We've decided to combine all of MASP's active projects into a single project called "Small Steps" 2026. These projects cover everything from psychological and physical rehabilitation for children to vocational training and inclusive employment, as well as financial support for the most vulnerable families. In addition, the Association promotes circular economy initiatives, the distribution of essential goods […]
Trails An Unusual Journey: The Ballerina Subarina Team in Almaty This summer, we welcomed some truly special travelers – the @ballerina_subarina team, made up of three friends from Italy and the Netherlands – Luca, Bassa, and Nico. They took part in the legendary Mongol Rally – an incredible adventure of over 12,000 km across 13 countries, from Prague to Central […]
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