ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 4, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation today announced
that it was recognised at the prestigious American Chamber of
Commerce ("AmCham") in Kazakhstan
Awards by winning the Community Service award.
The award, which was received at AmCham's annual Awards Gala,
reflects the Foundation's work over the last decade, with over
$210 million allocated to charitable
projects benefiting more than 100,000 Kazakhstanis.
AmCham's judging panel emphasized the Foundation's
contribution to Kazakhstan's
social development in 2023 and 2024, highlighting several major
projects, such as the support of Asyl Miras Centers for children
with autism in 12 Kazakhstani cities; the Jas Lider Akademiiasy
leadership skills program implemented in 124 schools across
Kazakhstan; the Jasyl Mektep
program aimed at raising environmental awareness among secondary
school students with greenhouses built by the Foundation for 36
schools; the construction of a middle school in Kosshy; the Aid
Cards project in partnership with the Red Crescent of Kazakhstan and ForteBank which provides
financial assistance to victims of natural disasters; and the
allocation of funds for flood relief in the Aktobe region.
Doris Bradbury, Executive
Director of AmCham in Kazakhstan,
commented:
"Our awards are given out not only to businesses, but also to
non-profit organizations that make a significant contribution to
the country's development. This year we would like to recognize the
efforts of the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation, which has made an
outstanding contribution to societal development in Kazakhstan – first and foremost, by helping
those most in need. I would also like to acknowledge the
Foundation's numerous other projects aimed at education and support
of the young Kazakhstan
generation."
Marat Aitmagambetov, Director of the Bulat Utemuratov
Foundation, commented:
"I would like to thank AmCham for recognizing our efforts.
This award is both testament to our years of hard work, and an
incentive to continue our mission. We are now focused on a number
of significant infrastructure projects, including the opening of a
new passenger terminal at Kyzylorda Airport, finishing construction
on a new school in Issyk, and building Kazakhstan's first community center in Kosshy.
These are exciting times for the Foundation, and we look forward to
seeing the results of our efforts."
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