The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation has joined the Global Autism Advocacy Coalition. The launch was celebrated at the United Nations Headquarters in New York through a sophisticated ministerial lunch conference.
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Memorandum signed with IOM
Participants who joined the event were ministers of health from several countries, as well as senior representatives from leading international institutions and foundations focused on health and education. The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation joined a host of charities also in attendance, all of whom have a passion for supporting global health and inclusion initiatives.
The Coalition, created with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, Autism Speaks, and the Qatar Foundation, will bring teams together – with the goal of strengthening inclusion and improving the quality of life for individuals with autism globally. Efforts of governments, international organizations, and non-profit organizations will also be merged to highlight advocacy on autism.
Alongside this current initiative, the Foundation signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN Migration Agency. The agreement aims to support migrant families raising children with autism and develop inclusive education and healthcare programs. By taking part in these recent initiatives, the Foundation will strengthen its role in progressing autism advocacy and scaling up best practices worldwide. With the help of these recent connections, they will be able to do this seamlessly.
Bulat Utemuratov Foundation expands charitable work
Since 2015, the Foundation has undertaken some truly groundbreaking work. They have been able to establish13 Autism Centers under its Asyl Miras program in 12 cities throughout Kazakhstan. These centres operate to international standards and provide free behavioral programs based on evidence-based methods, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). To date, more than 25,000 children and families have received support which has improved the quality of life they live.
Ainur Karbozova, CEO at the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation, underlined the importance of these developments: “For over a decade, the Foundation has implemented the national program ‘Autism. One World for All,’ supporting children with autism and their families across Kazakhstan. Joining the Global Autism Advocacy Coalition and partnering with the IOM will allow us to contribute Kazakhstan’s experience to the international dialogue and to accelerate the creation of a more inclusive and equitable society worldwide.”
