Can a personal experience become the starting point for systemic change?
In this episode of Success Stories of Central Asian Women, we share the story of Assem Tazhiyeva, a disability inclusion expert and founder of the social initiative Ozim Platform.
Assem’s professional journey began with her personal experience as a mother. When she faced challenges related to her daughter’s development, she began searching for answers, studying scientific research, and looking for tools that could help not only her own family, but other families as well.
This is how the idea for Ozim Platform was born — a digital platform designed to support families raising children with special educational needs.
Over time, the initiative grew into a broader ecosystem: from a digital platform and international recognition to advancing inclusive education, training educators, and establishing a Center for Inclusive Education Research.
Today, Assem continues to work to make knowledge, research, and modern technologies more accessible to children, parents, and educators across Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
In this film, Dina Saifutdinova, Raushan Ibrayeva, and Assem Tazhiyeva share their perspectives on her journey, the impact of her work, and the importance of creating sustainable change.
This is a story about personal commitment, evidence-based solutions, perseverance, and the determination to create change that lasts.
«If we can impact even one life, I think that is the success of the project».
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