We stand with Ukraine ♡♡
On February 24, Russia began the full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. This is an act of war, an attack on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, a gross violation of the UN Charter and international law’s fundamental norms and principles.
Astem Foundation, as one of the leading social development foundations in Ukraine, launched an emergency humanitarian project to respond to emergency and long-term needs resulting from military aggression in Ukraine.
The initiative aims to establish a pooling of donor contributions for designated funding of multi-sectoral aid programs.
Who we are
We are a mission-driven fund, committed to promote principled and innovative communities in Ukraine. Our social investments contribute to betterment of life through education, community development and proactive civic engagement.
The Foundation was founded by Aslan Omer Kirimli and Rustem Umerov as a philanthropic arm of the ASTEM to provide support to Ukraine community programs with a special focus to Crimea and Crimean Tatars.
Our mission is to make a better world for everyone, bringing united funding, innovation and expertise.
Activities
United initiative “Feeding the Country” has started its mission
“Feeding the country” is an initiative that gives every citizen of Ukraine the opportunity to extend a helping hand to the needy in our indomitable country and make their own…
Fighting on the humanitarian front together with our Turkish and Polish partners
In the summer 2022 the funds were raised in Poland for the legendary UAV Bayraktar TB2 acquisition for Ukraine through the initiative of a polish journalist Sławomir Sierakowski. Later, the…
Humanitarian aid for earthquake victims in Turkey
This year, on February 6, a series of powerful earthquakes occurred in the southeast of Turkey and on the territory of Syria, during which about 45 thousand people died. Then…
Drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Charity fund Astem Foundation continues to support our fighters at the front and bring our joint victory closer. Therefore, Astem Foundation recently donated 10 DJI Mavic 3 drones to the…
IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation handed over a mobile kitchen to the National Welfare Fund of Crimea
The Turkish charitable organization İHH handed over a mobile kitchen to the National Welfare Fund of Crimea to provide residents of the de-occupied territories of Ukraine with hot food. The…
Astem Foundation handed over ambulance and bus for humanitarian needs
Today in Ukraine, due to the destruction of the infrastructure of settlements, there is an insufficient number or even no vehicles for transporting people from the de-occupied territories, as well…
Astem Foundation handed over a bus to the NGO “SHAN”
As part of the “100 vehicles for the Victory” program, the Astem Foundation donated a bus for humanitarian needs to the NGO “SHAN” (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081219893420). Non-governmental organization “SHAN” organized a free…
Astem Foundation handed over 30 sets of overalls to Lviv parking inspectors
Astem Foundation, represented by Lenur Mambetov, donated 30 sets of special clothing for parking inspectors. The clothes were sewn by a Ukrainian manufacturer for each inspector separately. Each employee was…
Strategic Priorities
Human Rights Advocacy
Promoting and defending human rights and freedoms across Ukraine
Science & Education
Increasing student access and mentorship in STEM and general leadership
Refugee Integration Support
Global support for employment opportunities & economic integration for refugees
Cultural Commonwealth
Supporting initiatives aimed to revive and develop Crimean cultural heritage
Socio-Economic Development
Creating living, working and learning opportunities for our communities
Digital Transformation
Using digital technologies to improve public policy and business processes
Operational Approach
We raise and manage targeted funding for not-for-profit organisations that perform activities in areas of our primary interest.
We support following types of fund administration: