BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 9. On December 9,
the opening ceremony of the Awaza branch of the Gurbanguly
Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in
Need of Guardianship took place in Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan,
Trend reports.
The event was attended by Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev
Foundation Leyla Aliyeva and Vice-President for Medical Activities
of the Charitable Foundation, Oguljahan Atabayeva.
Speaking at the ceremony, Oguljahan Atabayeva noted that the
Foundation, established on the initiative of Gurbanguly
Berdimuhamedov, carries out large-scale and effective work. “The
creation of the Foundation has provided every citizen with the
opportunity to participate in charitable activities. Thanks to its
support, hundreds of complex medical operations have been
performed, and a number of medical institutions have been equipped
with modern equipment,” she said.
Emphasizing that care for children is a priority of state
policy, Atabayeva added that, in addition to high-quality medical
care, the branch also provides conditions for children’s recreation
and rehabilitation. She stressed that they will continue to
actively support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
aimed at improving children’s living standards worldwide.
The Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for
Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship was established in
2021. Its main goal is to support the younger generation, create
favorable living conditions, and assist in restoring the health of
children in need of care. To date, the Foundation has implemented
numerous charitable and humanitarian projects in Turkmenistan and
abroad.
The Foundation’s activities, based on the principles of
humanism, justice, and goodwill, are also supported by the state.
Operating internationally, the Foundation has cooperated with
UNICEF to send humanitarian aid to children affected by emergencies
and natural disasters in Türkiye, Ukraine, Russia, Afghanistan,
Tajikistan, and Palestine.
