On the eve of Charity Day, an important and inspiring event took place at the Faculty of Technology of K. Kulazhanov Kazakh University of Technology and Business. On March 18, 2026, students of the Department of Light Industry Technology and Design participated in a meeting with volunteers from the “28 Loops” club, aimed at fostering social responsibility and engaging young people in socially beneficial activities.

The main goal of the meeting was to motivate students to participate in volunteer work, develop empathy, kindness, and a desire to help those who are most in need of support. During the event, participants learned about the activities of a volunteer movement that provides assistance to one of the most vulnerable groups — premature newborns.

The “28 Loops” project is dedicated to supporting babies born with low birth weight, helping them survive and adapt more quickly to their environment. Volunteers handcraft essential woolen items such as socks, hats, blankets, and special comfort toys known as “octopuses.” These items are provided free of charge to maternity hospitals and perinatal centers, where they are used in neonatal intensive care units.

As noted by one of the active participants of the movement, Gauhar Abirbekova, the octopus toys are especially important. Their shape symbolically resembles the umbilical cord, which helps soothe newborns and reduce stress.

Initially, such work was carried out by medical staff, but over time, caring volunteers embraced the initiative, turning it into a full-fledged movement with its own communities. Today, they actively collaborate with medical institutions, supplying them with necessary knitted items.

Special attention during the meeting was given to the role of youth in the volunteer movement. For example, Gauhar’s daughter, Taira Abirbek, despite her young age, is already actively involved in organizing the club’s activities and helping attract new participants. Volunteers carefully select students who are ready to take on such a responsible mission.

Students of the faculty also expressed their willingness to contribute to the charitable initiative. In the near future, knitting workshops are planned, where students will be able to create warm items with their own hands and donate them to medical institutions.

The meeting became an important step in fostering a culture of mutual support and social engagement among students. Volunteering helps people realize that values such as kindness, humanity, and patience have no material measure, yet they play a crucial role in the development of society.

Such initiatives contribute to the formation of an active civic position among young people and help nurture a generation ready to make the world a better place.