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
Humanitarian aid during the war
Since the beginning of the full-scale war on February 24, the ASTEM Foundation, one of Ukraine’s leading social development foundations, launched a humanitarian project to respond to emergency and long-term…
Partnership with the Kyiv School of Economics
The ASTEM Foundation became a partner and started its cooperation with Kyiv School of Economics. In partnership with KSE the ASTEM Foundation has arranged an educational space in the School’s new…
Sponsorship for the first Crimean Tatar fairy tale in the Ukrainian theater
The premiere of the first Crimean Tatar fairy tale in the history of Ukraine, “Legends of Bakhchisarai,” took place on the big stage of the Kyiv Academic Theater for Young…
Educational grants for 3 Crimean Tatar students
ASTEM Foundation bestowed grants on the education to the USA and Canada for three students from Crimea, Ukraine for 2020/2021 school year. One of the students will study Computer Science…
Medical support for people with cancer and cardiovascular diseases
In 2020 ASTEM Foundation launched a special program to support medical aid for people with cancer and cardiovascular diseases. During this year, ASTEM Foundation helped 11 patients from Ukraine to…
Support for restoration of the Yani Kapu raid tug
On May 2020, ASTEM Foundation restored the raid tug “Yany Kapu” of the Ukrainian Navy, damaged by the Russian military during the Kerch Strait incident. The raid tug was captured…
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…
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,…
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
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: