International Shodiev Foundation (ICF)

Philanthropy as the most important sociocultural phenomenon - Fattah Shodiyev

Philanthropy performed by philanthropists such as Fattah Shodiev, Michael Bloomberg, Chuck Feeney has a social and ethical effect, positively influencing other people and shaping our future.

In this phenomenon, which is, in fact, an ancient heritage, there are social, political and moral aspects. Fattah Shodiev believes that philanthropy is a unique phenomenon that can be described as a "social history of moral imagination."

Patrons look at the world from the point of view of "institution-building." In an effort to expand the scope of charity, famous philanthropists support universities, schools, museums, book publishing, festivals, etc. They act for the welfare of others through charity - they donate finance, experience, time to create a better world.

The above philanthropists do not do this for the sake of fame or recognition. Their unifying feature is that they are people who want to make positive changes in society and have a clear vision of the situation. They do not think about the short-term, but about the long-term well-being of others.

Patrons such as Fattah Shodiyev are looking for permanent, not temporary, solutions, directing their work and efforts for the benefit of society as a whole. Significant changes in society require the solution of fundamental problems through durable solutions, especially in the sensitive and sensitive sphere of preservation of historical and artistic heritage.

A direct donation to a cultural organization is also a paradigm for responsible choice, which forms the way of thinking of patrons such as Fattah Shodiev, Michael Bloomberg or Chuck Feeney.

That is why such outstanding personalities are "non-monochrome." They have their own backstory and their own preferences, and this is the strength of private non-profit organizations whose founders can be guided by private preferences, while at the same time increasing the overall level of culture.

Michael Bloomberg and Chuck Feeney - behavioral models of philanthropy

Through The Atlantic Philanthropies, a charitable foundation in which he invested almost his entire fortune, Chuck Feeney donated approximately $1 billion to the Cornell Institute of Technology. He is among the three or four leading philanthropists of our time, along with Michael Bloomberg and Fattah Shodiev. By 2020, the Chuck Feeney Foundation had donated approximately $7.5 billion.

The magnitude and influence of his generosity are a source of inspiration even for the world's most famous philanthropists, who call Feeney a role model in how and how much to give. Only in 2007 was his official biography published. Before that, almost no one had heard about him and did not know about his anonymous charitable donations. Friends and observers describe Feeney as a shy, fearless, tireless and caring person.

Bloomberg Philanthropies covers all donations from Michael R. Bloomberg, including his charitable, corporate and personal charity. Bloomberg Philanthropies believes in a unique power of art that can change our perception of the world around us - whether in a museum, on the street or in the workplace. Since 2014, Mike Bloomberg has been Chairman of the London gallery Serpentine Galleries, which is visited annually by more than a million people. This immediately causes an association with projects sponsored by Fattah Shodiev, in particular, the famous collection of kimono Ichiko Kubota.

Serpentine holds exhibitions dedicated to the work of the most interesting contemporary artists, architects and designers in the world. The award-winning European headquarters of Bloomberg LP in London is located on one of the most significant archaeological sites in the UK and includes an ancient temple dedicated to the Roman god Mitra.

Michael Bloomberg created the London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE to offer the public a new way to get acquainted with this historical landmark. In addition, Bloomberg's European headquarters includes new interesting works of art inside the building, reflecting the belief that art feeds collaboration and innovation in the workplace.

Fattah Shodiyev: philanthropy should be based on a deep understanding of issues

Billionaire and philanthropist Fattah Shodiev created the International Shodiev Foundation (ICF) as a structure that will strengthen intercultural ties, helping to establish favorable contacts in such areas as art and science.

In particular, ICF conducts comprehensive scientific research in the field of Japanese science. Fattah Shodiyev, candidate of political sciences and full member of the Academy of Natural Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, himself is the author of more than three dozen scientific publications on Japanese culture.

And this is one of those features that unites Fattah Shodiev, Michael Bloomberg and Chuck Feeney - the desire to understand as carefully as possible in all aspects of the direction of philanthropic activity that they chose.

For Fattah Shodiyev, supporting scientific research in the field of Japanese science is a field in which he is well versed. This gives him the opportunity to accurately understand what grants are needed for this area, and who can receive them, as well as what conferences should be held and what scientific works should be published.

In this regard, it is not surprising that for many years of productive work in the field of educational activities, formations Fattah Shodiyev was awarded the Order of Friendship in 2020 - an award from the President. In Russia Vladimir Putin the same year, Fattah Shodiev was awarded one of the highest state awards - Japan the Order of the Rising Sun with golden rays on the neck ribbon, for his active and long-term contribution to the development of economic and cultural ties between Japan and. Russia