/en/ en The Forum of Culture and Arts of Uzbekistan Foundation. Latest news (RSS feed) Fund Forum, 2012 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:52:00 +0500 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:52:00 +0500 /imgs/own/Fund.png /en/ /en/news/media-camp-for-young-journalists-kicks-off/ /en/news/media-camp-for-young-journalists-kicks-off/ Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0500 Over 150 young people have come together for this year’s Media Camp for aspiring journalists at Umid Gulshani health resort in Tashkent Region. Now in its third year, the Media Camp includes training sessions on TV, print and online journalism as well as workshops, interactive games, competitions and meetings with international specialists and many more. This year’s media training event will run from August 5 to August 18.]]> /en/news/uzbek-athletes-honored-at-london-olympics/ /en/news/uzbek-athletes-honored-at-london-olympics/ Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0500 Amidst the razzmatazz of sporting events at the London Olympics, athletes representing Uzbekistan were honored at Uzbek Culture Evening organized by Fund Forum and the Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan. Fifty-three athletes from Uzbekistan are participating in the 30th Olympic Games. The first such event was organized by Fund Forum as part of the Beijing Summer Olympics in 2008.]]> /en/news/as-many-as-5000-attend-iftorlik-charitable-events/ /en/news/as-many-as-5000-attend-iftorlik-charitable-events/ Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0500 As many as 5,000 have attended the iftorlik, holy month dinners, that have been organized across Uzbekistan to mark Ramadan holy month by Mehr Nuri Charity Foundation in partnership with the Forum of Socially Responsible Citizens. This week holy month dinners have been held in Tashkent. Previously, the iftorlik took place in Samarkand, Bukhara, Shakhrisabz, Kokand, Andijan and Namangan.]]> /en/news/asrlar-sadosi-festival-on-nat-geo-music/ /en/news/asrlar-sadosi-festival-on-nat-geo-music/ Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0500 A documentary about the Asrlar Sadosi (The Echo of Centuries) Festival of Traditional Culture is now available on National Geographic Music. The thirty-minute documentary talks about Uzbekistan’s rich culture and music as presented by the festival, which is organized annually by Fund Forum under the aegis of the UNESCO.]]> /en/news/holy-month-dinners-in-kokand/ /en/news/holy-month-dinners-in-kokand/ Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0500 A holy month dinner, Iftorlik, was organized in Kokand, Ferghana Region, by Mehr Nuri Foundation in conjunction with the Forum of Socially Responsible Citizens of Uzbekistan. The charitable event was attended by members of low-income war veterans, retired residents and members of low-income and large families.]]> /en/news/parkour-ace-daniel-ilabaca-to-teach-master-class-in-tashkent/ /en/news/parkour-ace-daniel-ilabaca-to-teach-master-class-in-tashkent/ Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0500 On July 18, those interested in parkour, a sport of moving and overcoming obstacles in a smooth and fluid manner, will have the opportunity to learn skills from a renowned British parkour athlete Daniel Ilabaca during a master class to be organized by Fund Forum. The master class will take place in one of the sports schools in Tashkent.]]> /en/news/the-golden-guepard-and-the-visual-esthetics-of-cinema/ /en/news/the-golden-guepard-and-the-visual-esthetics-of-cinema/ Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0500 Amid preparations for the upcoming 2nd Tashkent International Cinema Forum “Golden Guepard” (September 30 – October 5), a group of leading local cinematographers and journalists came together to discuss ongoing preparations and swap ideas at the Fund Forum. Those gathered also focused on the slogan of the cinema forum and the role of production designers and cameramen in modern cinema.]]> /en/news/social-initiatives-for-vulnerable-families/ /en/news/social-initiatives-for-vulnerable-families/ Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0500 On July 6, the Chairperson of Fund Forum’s Board of Trustees, Gulnara Karimova, presented grant certificates to 19 NGOs at a roundtable titled “Involvement of NGOs in the Provision of Social Services for Vulnerable Families”. The 19 NGOs had emerged as winners of the Grant Program to Support Socially Significant Projects of Regional NGOs. The grants support projects seeking to boost the living standards of low-income families.]]> /en/news/more-opportunities-for-students/ /en/news/more-opportunities-for-students/ Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0500 As the application deadline for the Program of Scholarships for Talented Students nears, the selection group is preparing to consider entries from hundreds of students attending institutes and universities in Uzbekistan. The competition is overseen by Fund Forum and Mehr Nuri Public Foundation and seeks to discover, support and encourage talented students entering their second, third and fourth year of study.]]> /en/news/charity-ball-and-kichkintoy-tournament-benefitting-children/ /en/news/charity-ball-and-kichkintoy-tournament-benefitting-children/ Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0500 Two major events aimed at helping develop children`s art and support children`s sports are set to take place in early July. On July 6, Tashkent`s Japanese Garden will welcome the public to attend “In the Name of Life” Charity Ball, which will include a charity auction and a concert. The other event is the 5th Kichkintoy (Baby) Rhythmic Gymnastics Open Tournament, scheduled for July 7 at “Uzbekistan” Sports Complex, which will feature 200 young gymnast girls.]]> /en/news/solar-and-wind-energy-aids-rural-medical-facilities/ /en/news/solar-and-wind-energy-aids-rural-medical-facilities/ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0500 Four rural medical posts in Namangan, Andijan, Samarkand and Jizzakh regions have been fitted with modular systems powered by solar and wind energy. The systems have been put into operation under the project “Alternative Energy Sources for the Social Sector” run by Fund Forum and the SISF in an effort to ensure uninterrupted supply of energy for medical equipment and boost the quality of medical services.]]> /en/news/style-uz-art-week-100-days-to-go/ /en/news/style-uz-art-week-100-days-to-go/ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0500 A hundred days remain until this year’s Style.Uz Art Week, a far-reaching mega project that is expected to plunge Tashkent into cultural frenzy for six days with a dizzying variety of events. Scheduled for October 4-9, 2012, the Week promises to be as exciting and memorable as previous editions as it offers a rich art menu. One of the highlights of the upcoming Week is the 6th Tashkent International Photo Biennale. Other major events include the 3rd International Theatre Festival “Theatre.Uz”, Tashkent International Cinema Forum “Golden Guepard” as well as exhibitions, catwalk shows, charity concerts, social events, workshops, conferences and many more.]]> /en/news/fund-forums-education-projects-presented-in-austria/ /en/news/fund-forums-education-projects-presented-in-austria/ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0500 An Uzbek-Austrian education forum in Vienna included a presentation of Fund Forum’s education projects. The presentation was organized by the Embassy of Uzbekistan with assistance from the Vienna University of Technology.]]> /en/news/echo-of-centuries-soon-on-first-channel / /en/news/echo-of-centuries-soon-on-first-channel / Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0500 Hochu znat` (Curious to know) Russian-language program on Russia`s First Channel aired a story on Khiva, an Uzbek city steeped in history. The professional crew of the program and its host Mikhail Shirvindt visited Uzbekistan to attend Asrlar Sadosi (Echo of Centuries) Festival of Traditional Culture, organized by Fund Forum under the aegis of UNESCO at Tuproq-Qala fortress in the Republic of Karakalpakstan.]]> /en/news/silk-soad-awards-ceremony-takes-place-in-beijing/ /en/news/silk-soad-awards-ceremony-takes-place-in-beijing/ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0500 The Chairperson of Fund Forum’s Board of Trustees, Professor Gulnara Karimova, has been honored with “Silk Road and Humanitarian Cooperation” Award of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The awards ceremony took place on June 6 in Beijing.]]> /en/news/fund-forum-publications-now-available-at-un-bookshop/ /en/news/fund-forum-publications-now-available-at-un-bookshop/ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0500 Several Fund Forum books are now available to the international public at the United Nations Bookshop in New York following examination by the UN Department of Public Information.]]> /en/news/around-1000-children-invited-to-charity-concert/ /en/news/around-1000-children-invited-to-charity-concert/ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0500 Amidst ongoing broad celebrations of the International Child Protection Day, Tashkent’s Istiqlol Palace hosted a charity concert titled “We Are One Family. Adults + Children = Building a Future Together”. As many as 1,000 tickets to the concert that featured Uzbek pop stars were distributed free of charge among children from orphanages.]]> /en/news/uzbek-artist-reveals-her-world-vision-at-solo-show/ /en/news/uzbek-artist-reveals-her-world-vision-at-solo-show/ Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0500 Up-and-coming Uzbek artist Umidahon Azimjonova is showing her art at an exhibition titled “Humans and…” at Tashkent’s Youth Art Palace. The artist’s solo show features paintings, graphic works, sketches of jewelry items and many more, created in diverse styles and genres. The works on display represent the artist’s vision of the world, with each piece imbued with individuality and sharing a kind of vivacity that the colors lend to them.]]> /en/news/childrens-events-at-ecopark/ /en/news/childrens-events-at-ecopark/ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0500 A series of children’s events honoring the International Child Protection Day continue at Tashkent’s Ecopark. A number of exciting events, namely competitions, contests, exhibitions, music performances and theater plays, are scheduled to take place at the Ecopark on June 2-21. Trainees of “Yangi avlod forumi” Children’s Art Center have prepared 7 different interesting events to demonstrate their skills and talents and to make new friends.]]> /en/news/brand-new-sporting-facility-gifted-to-students/ /en/news/brand-new-sporting-facility-gifted-to-students/ Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 +0500 A new sporting complex constructed on the premises of Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute opened its doors on May 30. The facility, whose construction was funded by Mehr Nuri Public Foundation, is fitted with modern equipment and is a dream come true for the students of the Institute who now have an opportunity to train and prepare more effectively for sporting competitions.]]>