What makes this evening special?
The Charity Ball is not just a beautiful celebration, but a unique opportunity to bring together people with shared values. The program of the ball includes:
- Presentation of the best social initiatives in Kazakhstan and a formal awards ceremony for the winners of the "Best Social Projects 2024" nomination, where each winner will receive 5 million tenge;
- Fundraising for initiatives in the areas of inclusion, ecology, education, culture, and healthcare;
- An auction featuring rare lots;
- An engaging cultural program with leading figures in the arts.
Of course, a charity event cannot happen without patrons, whose activities have become an integral part of the social life of society. This year, the patrons include:
- Yerlik Balfanbaev, Alina Group
- Erkin Tatishev, Kusto Group
- Serik Tolukpaev, Aitas Group
- Kairat Majibaev, RG Brands
- Bakytbek Bayseitov, Bank CentrCredit
- Eldar Abdrazakov, Centras Group
- Berik Kaniev, Lancaster Group
Over 130 applications were submitted for the "Best Social Projects 2024" competition, and their selection will be conducted under the careful guidance of the jury:
- Marat Aitmagambetov, head of the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation
- Evgeny Mukhamedzhanov, founder and head of ECO Network
- Anar Zhumagulova, head of the Zhyly Zhurek Foundation, Beeline Kazakhstan
- Dana Zharikova, head of the Yerzhan Tatishev Foundation
- Jamila Nurkalieva, head of the Tselinny Center for Contemporary Culture
- Xenia Verba, expert in Charity and CSR, Corporate Culture
- Marzhan Melanich and Anna Ananyeva, Kazakhstan Growth Forum
At the charity ball, not only the best projects will be recognized, but a nomination for "Personal Contribution" will also be awarded. The expert council for selecting nominees will include Eldar Abdrazakov, Aida Alzhanova, Dosym Satpaev, Oraz Zhandosov, Ermek Tursynov, and Yelzhan Birtanov.
“We observe numerous significant social projects that are changing people's lives for the better, and we strive to support those who inspire others to create change. The Charity Ball is a unique event that allows us to see societal issues from a new perspective and move closer to their solutions,” emphasized Marzhan Melanich, director of the Kazakhstan Growth Forum partnership platform.
Charity Ball 2024 – an event where kindness becomes everyone's business!
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