The Council of the Eurasian Women’s Forum under the
Russian Federation Council, along with the Innosocium Foundation, the social
platform of the Roscongress Foundation, are organizing a National Contest of
Initiatives among Women’s Public Organizations to commemorate the 75th
anniversary of victory in World War II.
The contest has been organized in the run-up to
events to mark the anniversary of the end of World War II as part of efforts to
support social projects that aim to preserve the memory of war veterans and
their deeds, provide them with support and assistance, and carry out
initiatives to improve their quality of life.
«We welcome the idea to hold the contest. This is a
great way to encourage those who make their own contributions to preparations
for the 75th anniversary of the World War II victory. We are pleased that in
the run-up to this great holiday there are more and more initiatives that aim
to support the eternal memory of veterans and the exploits of war. These not
only include contests and projects to support veterans, but also educational
campaigns. In particular, the Roscongress Foundation has launched a number of
information projects in memory of the World War II victory. The shared history
of our victory unites all the peoples of our country, fraternal countries, and
allied countries. This is a great and important day when each of us feels a
special pride in our country», said Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the Russian
President and Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee in charge of
preparing for and holding celebrations for the 75th anniversary of the victory
in World War II.
All women’s public organizations from Russia’s
regions are invited to participate in the contest. Applications will be
accepted until 30 April. A list of three winners will be tallied and announced
on 7 May 2020.
All three winners will receive assistance in the
implementation of their projects as well as grant support.
«The contest motivates public women’s organizations
to get more actively involved in solving the social problems that are arising
in the face of new challenges. It is crucial to support women’s projects aimed
at helping and improving the quality of life of senior citizens and veterans.
Particular attention will be paid to women’s initiatives and projects to
prepare for celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the victory in World War
II», Federation Council Deputy Chairwoman Galina Karelova said.
«There isn’t a single family in our country that
wasn’t affected by the war. We live in peaceful times today thanks to the feats
of our ancestors. We should not lose sight of the feats of women, many of whom
fought on the front along with men and toiled on the home front. So many women
have never participated in hostilities in any other country like they did in
ours. Our duty and obligation to all veterans, whose numbers, unfortunately,
are dwindling each year, is to honour and preserve the memory of those
difficult times and to help. Together with the Federation Council, we decided
to hold a contest among women’s organizations, thereby showing solidarity and
supporting women’s initiatives in particular,» said Elena
Marinina, Deputy CEO of the Roscongress Foundation and Director of the
Innosocium Foundation.
Applications may be submitted by email: social.platform@roscongress.org
The Roscongress Foundation is a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of nationwide and international conventions; exhibitions; and business, public, youth, sporting, and cultural events. It was established in pursuance of a decision by the President of the Russian Federation.
The Foundation was established in 2007 with the aim of facilitating the development of Russia’s economic potential, promoting its national interests, and strengthening the country’s image. One of the roles of the Foundation is to comprehensively evaluate, analyse, and cover issues on the Russian and global economic agendas. It also offers administrative services, provides promotional support for business projects and attracting investment, helps foster social entrepreneurship and charitable initiatives.
Each year, the Foundation’s events draw participants from 208 countries and territories, with more than 15,000 media representatives working on-site at Roscongress’ various venues. The Foundation benefits from analytical and professional expertise provided by 5,000 people working in Russia and abroad.
The Foundation works alongside various UN departments and other international organizations, and is building multi-format cooperation with 180 economic partners, including industrialists’ and entrepreneurs’ unions, financial, trade, and business associations from 81 countries worldwide, and 186 Russian public organizations, federal and legislative agencies, and federal subjects.
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