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More opportunities for students

July 4, 2012

As the application deadline for the Program of Scholarships for Talented Students nears, the selection group is preparing to consider entries from hundreds of students attending institutes and universities in Uzbekistan. The competition is overseen by Fund Forum and Mehr Nuri Public Foundation and seeks to discover, support and encourage talented students entering their second, third and fourth year of study.

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Charity Ball and Kichkintoy Tournament: benefitting children

July 1, 2012

Two major events aimed at helping develop children`s art and support children`s sports are set to take place in early July. On July 6, Tashkent`s Japanese Garden will welcome the public to attend “In the Name of Life” Charity Ball, which will include a charity auction and a concert. The other event is the 5th Kichkintoy (Baby) Rhythmic Gymnastics Open Tournament, scheduled for July 7 at “Uzbekistan” Sports Complex, which will feature 200 young gymnast girls.

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Solar and wind energy aids rural medical facilities

June 27, 2012

Four rural medical posts in Namangan, Andijan, Samarkand and Jizzakh regions have been fitted with modular systems powered by solar and wind energy. The systems have been put into operation under the project “Alternative Energy Sources for the Social Sector” run by Fund Forum and the SISF in an effort to ensure uninterrupted supply of energy for medical equipment and boost the quality of medical services.

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Style.Uz Art Week: 100 days to go

June 26, 2012

A hundred days remain until this year’s Style.Uz Art Week, a far-reaching mega project that is expected to plunge Tashkent into cultural frenzy for six days with a dizzying variety of events. Scheduled for October 4-9, 2012, the Week promises to be as exciting and memorable as previous editions as it offers a rich art menu. One of the highlights of the upcoming Week is the 6th Tashkent International Photo Biennale. Other major events include the 3rd International Theatre Festival “Theatre.Uz”, Tashkent International Cinema Forum “Golden Guepard” as well as exhibitions, catwalk shows, charity concerts, social events, workshops, conferences and many more.

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Fund Forum’s education projects presented in Austria

June 25, 2012

An Uzbek-Austrian education forum in Vienna included a presentation of Fund Forum’s education projects. The presentation was organized by the Embassy of Uzbekistan with assistance from the Vienna University of Technology.

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Echo of Centuries: soon on First Channel

June 22, 2012

Hochu znat` (Curious to know) Russian-language program on Russia`s First Channel aired a story on Khiva, an Uzbek city steeped in history. The professional crew of the program and its host Mikhail Shirvindt visited Uzbekistan to attend Asrlar Sadosi (Echo of Centuries) Festival of Traditional Culture, organized by Fund Forum under the aegis of UNESCO at Tuproq-Qala fortress in the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

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Silk Road awards ceremony takes place in Beijing

June 6, 2012

The Chairperson of Fund Forum’s Board of Trustees, Professor Gulnara Karimova, has been honored with “Silk Road and Humanitarian Cooperation” Award of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The awards ceremony took place on June 6 in Beijing.

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Around 1,000 children invited to charity concert

June 6, 2012

Amidst ongoing broad celebrations of the International Child Protection Day, Tashkent’s Istiqlol Palace hosted a charity concert titled “We Are One Family. Adults + Children = Building a Future Together”. As many as 1,000 tickets to the concert that featured Uzbek pop stars were distributed free of charge among children from orphanages.

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Fund Forum publications now available at UN Bookshop

June 6, 2012

Several Fund Forum books are now available to the international public at the United Nations Bookshop in New York following examination by the UN Department of Public Information.

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Uzbek artist reveals her world vision at solo show

June 5, 2012

Up-and-coming Uzbek artist Umidahon Azimjonova is showing her art at an exhibition titled “Humans and…” at Tashkent’s Youth Art Palace. The artist’s solo show features paintings, graphic works, sketches of jewelry items and many more, created in diverse styles and genres. The works on display represent the artist’s vision of the world, with each piece imbued with individuality and sharing a kind of vivacity that the colors lend to them.

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