Kazakh philanthropist and entrepreneur Aselle Tasmagambetova, Honored by the UN Global Compact in Central Asia
09 Julio 2024 - 1:31AM
Almaty, KAZAKHSTAN, July 9.- Kazakh philanthropist and
entrepreneur Aselle Tasmagambetova was recognized this week by
the UN Global Compact in Central Asia for her contributions to
Sustainable Development Goal 3, which focuses on ensuring healthy
lives and advancing well-being for all.Tasmagambetova was
acknowledged as a winner of the 2024 Global Compact in Central Asia
SDG Pioneer competition, at a ceremony held at Almaty's landmark
Abay Theatre. The ceremony brought together leaders and
representatives from diverse sectors of Kazakh society.The
distinction honors Kazakh business actors who have significantly
contributed to Central Asia's sustainable and social
development.Tasmagambetova was recognized for her significant
contributions to education, social inclusion, and healthcare - and
her work as President of the Saby Foundation, founded in 2002 - and
the Central Asian Institute for Ecological Research (CAIER), one of
the leading environmental institutions in Central Asia. "This
recognition by the UN Global Compact is an honor and a recognition
for everyone at the Saby Foundation and CAIER, among our other
projects and ventures. We're out there making a real difference and
fighting to protect our planet and for a better tomorrow,"
she expressed after receiving the award.Created in 2000, the
United Nations Global Compact is a non-binding initiative that
encourages businesses worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially
responsible policies.It is the world's most significant corporate
sustainability and social responsibility initiative, with over
20,000 corporate participants and stakeholders in more than 165
countries.Born in 1979 in Atyrau (Kazakhstan), Aselle
Tasmagambetova has been considered one of the leading proponents of
environmental advancement in Central Asia. Apart from her roles at
CAIER and the Saby Foundation, she is also the CEO of Telli, the
leading homeopathic pharmacy company in Central Asia, and the
founder of Shoqan School, one of the newest and most important
private education institutions in Kazakhstan.