Fund for Support to Azerbaijani Diaspora

The Fund for Support to Azerbaijani Diaspora (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Diasporuna Dəstək Fondu) is a public legal entity operating under the State Committee for Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan. It was established by a presidential decree on 6 July 2018. The Fund's mission is to promote Azerbaijan's reforms and achievements internationally, protect the country's interests, safeguard and develop the national and moral values of Azerbaijanis worldwide, defend their national and civil rights, strengthen lobbying activities, address socio-economic, socio-political, and cultural-moral issues, implement social projects in this field, and provide state support to the activities and organizational development of Azerbaijani diaspora organizations. The Fund is governed by a Supervisory Board and an Executive Director. The Supervisory Board, consisting of three members including its chairman, provides overall guidance and oversight. Board members are appointed and dismissed by the Chairman of the State Committee and serve on a voluntary basis. The Executive Director manages day-to-day operations, is appointed by the Supervisory Board, and is responsible for implementing the Fund's tasks. The Executive Director has two deputies appointed by the Board. The Fund's assets are formed from its charter capital, other property provided by the founder, state budget allocations, income from its activities, donations, grants, investments, and other sources not prohibited by law. The charter capital is 500,000 manats. The Fund operates primarily in Azerbaijan and among Azerbaijani diaspora communities globally, focusing on cultural, social, and advocacy initiatives.

The Fund for Support to Azerbaijani Diaspora was established by a decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on 6 July 2018. It was created as a public legal entity under the State Committee for Work with Diaspora. The Fund's establishment reflects Azerbaijan's strategic focus on engaging with its diaspora communities worldwide, promoting national interests, and strengthening cultural and social ties. Since its founding, the Fund has been involved in implementing state policy regarding diaspora affairs, including supporting diaspora organizations, funding cultural and educational projects, and facilitating lobbying efforts. Its governance structure includes a Supervisory Board and an Executive Director, ensuring corporate governance standards. The Fund's charter capital is 500,000 manats, and it receives funding from the state budget, donations, grants, and other sources.

• Established by presidential decree on 6 July 2018.

A state-backed foundation dedicated to unifying and empowering the global Azerbaijani diaspora.

Product categories. Grants and funding for diaspora organizations · Cultural and educational programs · Lobbying and advocacy initiatives · Social projects

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2. 2Azərbaycan Diasporuna Dəstək Fondu - Wikipedia (Azerbaijani)az.wikipedia.org