Articles by Assel Gutova

Third Language: Why Emotional Literacy Matters for Kazakhstan’s Future

Emotional literacy, the ability to understand one’s own and others’ emotions is becoming a skill of the 21st century. In Kazakhstan, this third language can help build strong communities, develop leadership, and prepare a generation capable of building a sustainable future. We grew up in a country where several languages are spoken. Kazakh and Russian…

Support Women After Maternity Leave in Kazakhstan’s Public Sector

Imagine you are working for a government agency, undergoing training, improving your qualifications, and building a career. Then comes maternity leave — six months, maybe three years. You return only to find that everything has changed: your skills are treated as outdated, colleagues see you as a “less reliable employee,” and a child’s illness becomes…