June 5, 2010
This year, June 1, the International Child Protection Day, launched a string of exciting events targeted at children. The Fund Forum, Mehr nuri Public Foundation, in conjunction with partners, have organized many events spread across June, which has been dubbed “31 Days of Childhood”. The events range from contests and charitable projects to trips to historical cities in Uzbekistan and circus performances. The campaign will conclude on July 1 with a traditional charitable ball in Tashkent`s Japanese Garden, thanks to which last year over 3,000 kids from orphanages across the country were given clothes, shoe wear, school belongings for a new academic year and many other surprises.
On June 1, Trade and Entertainment Center “Continent” hosted a charitable campaign of the Women`s Council dedicated to the International Child Protection Day. The campaign which covered over 2,000 children, including orphans, was aimed at raising funds for the development of children`s centers in the capital and other regions of Uzbekistan as well as for the development of the Fund Foum`s Yangi avlod (New generation) project. The campaign included performances by Uzbek pop singers. Also organized were theatrical performances and food. Assistance with organizing the campaign was provided by Mahalla Fund, which ensured participation by children from large families and those in need of social support.
The same day Mehr nuri Foundation held a charitable campaign “History of Motherland” by organizing a trip to Samarkand for 40 children from orphanages. The trip included interesting excursions and sightseeing tours. Also, on June 1 the Youth Creativity Palace welcomed visitors to a children`s at exhibition “My City” and a concert. On display were works and performances by young talents among whom were winners of Yangi avlod Children`s Creativity Festival, Bolajonlar-Shirintoylar (Candy Kids) Children`s Fashion Festival, and trainees of Kolibri Fashion School.
On June 2, a charitable campaign of Mehr nuri Foundation for children with serious illness was held at the Research Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion in Tashkent. The project saw Uzbek pop singers such as Manzura, Farrukh Komilov and Bojalar music band perform for children as part of the entertainment program with presents and prizes.
Also, on June 2, a concert by a junior singers` group of the Center for Arts and Children`s Creativity at Yangi avlod forumi was organized. The live charitable concert featured talents aged from 6 to 16. The Fund Forum awarded prizes to the best participants of the Center`s clubs. The Center`s Gallery housed a children`s art exhibition to showcase drawings dedicated to world biodiversity. The authors of the drawings are participants of the ecological marathon and expedition “Jeyran” (Persian gazelle).
On June 5, around 2,000 children from orphanages and families in need of social support were invited to a circus performance featuring a prominent French acrobat and juggler Willy Weldens at Tashkent Circus. The charitable event was organized by the Fund Forum and Victor Hugo French Cultural Center.
The third Children`s International Tournament “Baby” will take place on June 30. The tournament is an opportunity for little talents to showcase their skills in calisthenics. The organizers of the project are the Fund Forum, Ministry of Culture and Sports Affairs of Uzbekistan, the Federation of Calisthenics, the Children`s Sports Development Fund and Tashkent City Mayor`s Office.
The string of events will culminate on July 1 in the Charitable Ball ‘In the Name of Childhood` organized by the Women`s Council. Play stations for children aged 2 and 15 – “Hipsters”, “Disco Dancer”, “Young Reporter”, “I Can Sing”, “I am a Conjurer”, and “We Draw” – are organized within the charitable ball. For parents, there is a social campaign “TUMOR” (Uzbek for amulet), a charitable auction and an exhibition fair to attend. Most importantly, the ball is given the goal of raising funds for the development of social and charitable projects to support mothers and children, discover creative potential and support talented children. Last year, over 3,000 orphans had the opportunity to get useful and necessary things thanks to the charitable ball.
Related links
BABY International Children’s Tournament