Qorgau, the crisis center in Astana that helps women affected by domestic violence, held a charity event for the women and children it shelters. Residents of such centers typically arrive with little more than what they can carry, which makes outside donations a practical necessity rather than a formality. The event gathered support for the families staying at the facility, aiming to ease daily life while they rebuild. Kazakhstan's crisis centers depend on a mix of state funding and private giving to cover everyday needs. Qorgau has worked for years as one of the capital's main refuges for women leaving violent homes. The announcement named no donors and gave no figures.