Inspired for a better world!
Social innovation through expanding human intellectual capacity
About Us
Astem Foundation is a mission-driven fund, committed to fostering principled and innovative communities in Ukraine. Our social investments contribute to betterment of life through education, community development and proactive civic engagement.
The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Astem Company, which has been providing support to Crimea and Ukraine community programs for many years, starting as a family initiative in 1993.
Foundation is founded and led by Aslan Omer Kirimli and Rustem Umerov.
Our Mission
Our mission is to make a better world for all of us.
Our values
- Integrity & Accountability
- Learning & Innovation
- Growth & Development
- Freedom & Openness
Strategic Impact
Areas of our primary interest include education, entrepreneurship, culture and civic engagement. Our commitment to shared prosperity and social innovation allows us to build collaborative platforms for new projects and partnerships, that will drive sustainable community benefits over the long-term.
Operational Approach
We raise and manage targeted funding to innovative and well-run not-for-profit organizations that perform activities in areas of our primary interest. We support following types of fund administration:
Donor-advised
usage of the funds is suggested by the board or donor
Designated
funds are used for whatever charitable entity the donor chooses
Community Service
funds are used to address changing needs of specific community
Scholarships
funds are used to assist students with the cost of higher education
Latest Activities
Special Course for Ukrainian Parliamentarians and Government Representatives
Astem Foundation was among first to support the Special Course for Ukrainian Parliamentarians and Government Representatives on Addressing Public Policy Issues, led by F. Fukuyama - a legendary scholar in the field of political science.
Ukraine Global Scholars Event in Kyiv
Astem Foundation supported Ukraine Global Scholars event, hosting alumni, the newly admitted 2019 cohort, parents, a number of Ukraine-based employers, and the US Embassy staff, including the Honorable William B. Taylor, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. of the
Design for the Kyiv Memorial of Genocide of the Crimean Tatar People
Astem Foundation, supported arrangement to create the concept of architectural memorial composition to honor the victims of the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people in 1944. The primary aim is to ensure a deep
Ukrainian Emerging Leaders Program
Astem Foundation, in line with its commitment to support Science and Leadership Education, became the official sponsor for Ukrainian Emerging Leaders Program in Stanford University (US). The Ukrainian Emerging Leaders Program (UELP) is a
Restoration of Historical Orta Cuma Cami Mosque in Crimea
Full restoration of Orta Cuma Cami that was one of the main Mosques during Khan’s period (built in 1674) and played a role of a Central Mosque for Jumaa prayers in the Capital of