Heydar Aliyev Foundation facts for kids

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The logo of the foundation.

Stamps of Azerbaijan, 2012-1033

The headquarters of the foundation shown on an Azerbaijani postage stamp, 2012.

The Heydar Aliyev Foundation (Azerbaijani: Heydər Əliyev Fondu) is a non-profit organization headed by Azerbaijan's First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva. The foundation is named in honor of Azerbaijan's former leader, President of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev (1923–2003), who was the father of Aliyeva's husband, the current President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. The headquarters of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation is located in the Azerbaijani capital city Baku.

History and aim

The foundation was created in 2004, to protect the president's legacy and support a number of educational and charitable projects. The foundation's aim is to develop education, health care, arts, culture, promote Azerbaijan abroad, protect Azerbaijani cultural heritage and improve the welfare of the people.

See also

In Spanish: Fundación Heydar Aliyev para niños

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