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Heydar Aliyev Foundation

Baku, Sabail district, Niyazi street, 5 AZ1000 *** 3 voted

About Heydar Aliyev Foundation

The Heydar Aliyev Foundation has been established on the grounds of the nation’s wish to express its esteem for the memory of Heydar Aliyev, who entered our history as a builder of an independent state, and the necessity of reflecting his rich moral heritage, underlining the importance for our country of the philosophy of Azerbaijanism and cultivating the national statehood ideas in our children.Starting its activity since 2004, the Heydar Aliyev Foundation has been actively participating in building a new society and contributing to the social and economic development of the country, by implementing various projects in spheres such as education, public health, culture, sports, science and technology, environment, and social and other spheres.President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation is Azerbaijan's First Lady, UNESCO and ISESCO Goodwill Ambassador Mehriban Aliyeva.

Goals of the Foundation

  • to support studying, promotion and implementation of the policy guidelines developed by eminent political figure Heydar Aliyev aimed at the country's social, economic and cultural development, increase of living standards and further integration with the civilized world;
  • benefiting from the rich heritage of national leader Heydar Aliyev for Azerbaijan’s prosperity and the nation’s well-being, to support in implementation of large-scale projects and programs serving these deeds;
  • development and implementation of various programs and projects in such fields as science, culture, healthcare, sport, environment, etc.;
  • cooperation and implementation of joint projects with local and foreign foundations, NGO-s and voluntary organizations;
  • support in addressing local problems in various parts of the country, as well as assistance to the vulnerable groups of population;
  • exposure of personal creativity, skills and knowledge with a view to supporting and developing talented individuals;
  • promotion of cultural heritage of Azerbaijan, support to the efforts aiming at protection of the country's most cherished values;
  • support in comprehensive upbringing and education of younger generations;
  • support to promotion of Azerbaijan's image worldwide;
  • communication of true information on Azerbaijan;
  • cooperation with national and international educational centers;
  • support to scientific research;
  • implementation of scientific exchange programs with leading centers and scholars around the world, support to scientific and creative capacity building programs within the country;
  • development of child care institutions' infrastructure;
  • development of medical and healthcare institutions;
  • support to substantial environmental studies, promotion of healthy lifestyle;
  • arrangement of workshops and conferences on pressing issues in Azerbaijan and abroad;
  • arrangement of exhibitions of young talents and people of art;
  • promotion of religious tolerance, support to the civil society building processes and preservation of cherished national values given the ongoing globalization