In the capital of Azerbaijan, a charity Kermes was held in support of children fighting leukemia. The event was organized by the Union of Entrepreneurs of Azerbaijan and Turkey (Ati̇b) together with the Asteri̇as education and development center.
The opening ceremony was attended by the Chairman of the Committee on Family, Women and Children of Milli Majlis Azerbaijan Hijran Huseynov, Advisor to the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the population, Jale Akhmedov, Chairman of ATİB Mursel Rustemov, representative of the public association of social development “̇mza” in Turkey, Khulusi Klych, chairman of the center Asteri̇as Nergiz Chalbay and advisers to the Turkish Embassy in Baku.
Speaking at the event, the head of the Asteri̇as center Nergiz Chalbay emphasized that Kermes became a manifestation of solidarity and love for children fighting a serious illness.
“Each presented work reflects the hope, imagination and joy of the life of our children. We are next to them – and we will always be near,” she said.
Hulushi Kylych called the exhibition of one of the most significant initiatives in which he had to participate.
“Children are our future. We are obliged to give them the best upbringing. Well -educated children will become good citizens. The funds raised at this exhibition will be aimed at supporting patients with leukemia. This event sends us a powerful signal,” he emphasized.
After the official part, an exhibition and sale of children’s drawings took place. All proceeds will be aimed at helping children suffering from leukemia.