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ALMATY, Kazakhstan, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 1, the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation donated $1.5 million to help victims of severe flooding in 12 regions of Kazakhstan.
Snowmelt floods, caused by abrupt and unexpected warm weather, have affected thousands of people. At least 19,000 people, including more than 8,000 children, have been rescued and evacuated, while residential and commercial buildings, as well as roads and bridges, have been destroyed. Emergency rescue operations continue in the regions of Aktobe, Akmola, Pavlodar and West Kazakhstan, which have suffered significant damage.
"Today, like millions of our fellow citizens, we deeply empathize with those whose lives have been devastated in the flood-affected regions. We hope that these funds will enable them to purchase essential items and provide them with vital support during these difficult times," he said. Marat Aitmagambetov, director of the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation.
The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation provides humanitarian assistance to Kazakhs affected by natural and man-made disasters and, since 2018, together with the Red Crescent and ForteBank, has offered targeted financial support to flood victims.
For six years, the Foundation's Help Card project in particular has offered financial aid to people in areas affected by disasters such as floods, fires and dam failures, and more than 16,000 Kazakhs have received targeted financial support. In total, the Aid Card project has provided $2.6 million in financial assistance.
Since the Foundation's inception, Kazakhstan has experienced numerous natural disasters and the Foundation recognizes the importance of forming partnerships with other organizations to address them. The Foundation remains focused on allocating funds to those most in need and is well positioned to continue supporting the people of Kazakhstan.
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