On 27^th of January 2009 in the hall of the “First President Foundation of the Republic of Kazakhstan held founding conference of the “Association of Charity Foundsations (ABF)”. this meeting of various foundations - private and public - proved once again that the existence of the Association is necessary.

Taking into account that the social injustice prevalent around the world and often do not depend on gender, age, race and religion, and

taking into account the important role of charities in modern society, and

taking into account the need for revival in the Republic of Kazakhstan, traditions and culture of philanthropy, and

Taking into account the importance of ethics of charity and philanthropy in the Republic of Kazakhstan, and

taking into account that the charitable aid should not depend on nationality, religion, political belief or other differences between donors and beneficiaries, and

bearing in mind that arrogance, neglect or humiliating treatment with beneficiaries and between charities are not allowed

We are gathered here to declare that we announce on 27^th of January 2009 day of Charity of the Republic of Kazakhstan and announcing the main principles of the existence of Association of Charity Foundations.

The Association is organized as a voluntary association of foundations of Almaty, and later of Republic of Kazakhstan.

The association does not form a legal entity and therefore membership in the ACF does not provide meaningless bureaucratic rules and instruments of monetary contributions to the managerial staff of association.

Association as a whole does not support any political parties, movements and groups that do not participate in political actions and election campaigns.

Coercion to participate in the activities of the funds in ACF events is immoral and unacceptable.

Entry, exit, participation in charity projects of ACF governed only by considerations of expediency, integrity and capabilities of individual funds.

Day of charity becomes the starting line for launch of  Charity campaigns and major events of the Association, groups of funds and separate funds - a kind of “Professional” NGOs holiday.

We call for support of the declaration all non-profit organizations (NGOs) of the Republic of Kazakhstan and international charities, humanitarian and educational foundations, businesses, government agencies and all citizens of our country, and vow to support this declaration by their beliefs, deeds and their unsullied honor.