"Friends of Karabakh Revival Fund” Business Platform

On March 1, 2022, a meeting was held between the Karabakh Revival Fund, "Opalus Partners Group" and "Geopro" to discuss the promotion of corporate philanthropy culture in support of the restoration and reconstruction of the liberated territories from occupation.  

The main purpose of the event is to promote the culture of philanthropy by raising awareness within the company about the importance of corporate social responsibility, enhancing the functional activity of the workforce, fostering cultural, moral and national values, and encouraging solidarity in support of the revival of Karabakh.  

Corporate volunteering is a social responsibility element where individuals contribute to the well-being of others within organized groups, not in exchange for financial rewards but as a principle of giving back to the community.  

At the event, Rahman Hajiyev the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Karabakh Revival Fund, was joined by Chimnaz Qasımova the Director of Opalus Partners Group, Faig Hajialibayov the President of OMG International, Aynur Sabitova the Head of the Human Rights and Public Relations Department at the Ministry of Justice, Rashad Bayramov Advisor to the Minister of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Aytac Mukhtarzada Chief Specialist in Corporate Communications at PASHA Holding LLC, Sevda Hagverdiyeva the President of the Red Hearts Charity Foundation, Jeykhun Aliyev the Director of Human Resources Management at AzerGold CJSC and Sona Abbasova the Director of Corporate Relations Department at Azercell Telecom LLC.  

During the speeches, special emphasis was placed on the role and importance of philanthropy, ensuring the transmission of philanthropy to the wider public, utilizing advanced practices in promoting and implementing corporate philanthropy culture, and expanding spiritual and other incentives. 

Rahman Hajiyev the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Fund, spoke about the importance of the victorious victory of the Azerbaijani army under the leadership of the Supreme Commander. He emphasized that the revival of Karabakh is one of the main tasks facing our entire nation. 

Rahman Hajiyev provided detailed information to the participants about the creation of the Fund, its main goals and objectives, mission, values, and activity directions.  

R. Hajiyev emphasized that one of the main priority directions in the activity of the Karabakh Revival Fund is the dissemination of information to the wider public about the illegal activities carried out by Armenians in the liberated territories over a period of nearly 30 years and the extent of the damage inflicted on Karabakh as a result of the occupation. 

Additionally, Rahman Hajiyev noted that the restoration of our historical heritage in Karabakh is also one of the main priorities of the Fund's activities. He provided detailed information about the projects planned for the current year, the donations received by the Fund and the opportunities for donation.

The Chairman of the Executive Board also spoke about the development of the market economy in the country, the increase in transparency in government institutions and the anti-corruption policy implemented by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev.

According to the Chairman’s words, maintaining transparency and competitiveness principles in projects implemented with state funds (including with the financial support of the KRF) in the liberated territories is of particular importance. Therefore, the selection of contractors for all projects is carried out in accordance with the relevant legislation on public procurement. Additionally, various transparent tender mechanisms are established to create opportunities for unhindered activity by both local and foreign investors in these territories.

Later, Rahman Hajiyev presented "Donation Certificates" to the Fund's donors.

At the event, a video titled "Urbicide in Karabakh" was presented based on the "Karabakh.Center" internet resource, which was created with the aim of systematizing objective information about the causes of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict and the consequences of Armenia's aggression, an idea initiated by the First Vice President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mehriban Aliyeva.

Following this, a discussion session was held moderated by Parvin Mammadova, the PR and Communication Coordinator of the Karabakh Revival Fund, to exchange ideas and opinions.

At the end of the event, Parvin Mammadova and Chimnaz Qasımova highlighted the importance of today's event organized jointly by the Karabakh Revival Fund, "Opalus Partners Group" and "Geopro" companies. It was emphasized that regular meetings like this contribute to ensuring participation in restoration and reconstruction efforts in the liberated territories and can also serve as a significant gesture towards promoting corporate philanthropy in this field.