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Kazakhstan Cultural-Business Association of North America (“KCBANA”) is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization based in Washington, DC.
KCBANA is dedicated to the following social, cultural, business, and education objectives, including but not limited to:
• Consolidation and coordination of activities by similar Kazakhstan related Non-for-profit Societies, Associations, Corporations, and Companies in individual states, and territories of the USA, Canada, and Mexico in the interest of preserving and promoting the ethnic identity, intellectual, and cultural heritage of the people of Kazakhstan in North America.
• Bringing global resources and expertise in relevant social sectors to provide aid to vulnerable population groups of Kazakhstan.
• Promotion of commercial, cultural, educational, and social cooperation between the people of Kazakhstan and North America.
• Representation of legitimate interests, assistance in the protection and realization of individual, civil, economic, social, cultural, religious rights, and freedoms of Kazakhstani compatriots permanently living abroad.
• Improving access to learning the Kazakh language, culture, and historic traditions, involving volunteers in preservation and protection of the unique cultural identities of Kazakhstanis regardless of their place of residence. Creating necessary conditions to expand cultural, intellectual, and business connections of Kazakhstani diaspora abroad with their historical homeland, as well as promotion of cultural and business exchanges between North America and Kazakhstan.
• Serve as a liaison between the Kazakhstani community and US, Canadian and Mexican government entities by promoting cultural and educational cooperation.
• Assisting the newly arrived Kazakhstanis in adjusting to the American life and culture.
• Notwithstanding the above, Corporation will abstain from involving in politics in general, and will not engage in activities that support any political, economic, or religious organizations, movements, or groups that can damage relations between the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico and the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Background – Why do we Care
The idea for KCBANA started from grassroots campaigns and efforts within the local Kazakh-American community that stemmed from the sincere desire to give back to our Motherland. As a group of private enthusiasts and volunteers, we ran several charitable campaigns and collaborated with non-profit organizations in the US and Kazakhstan to help our fellow countrymen in difficult times, including orphans, children with special needs, critically ill people, victims of natural disasters, housefires and other struggles. During the recent COVID-19 pandemic, while conducting crowdfunding and acquiring medical supplies to aid doctors and patients in Kazakhstan, we realized that such efforts would be significantly more effective on behalf of an official non-profit charitable organization registered in the US.
We also believe it is extremely important to raise global awareness and understanding of Kazakh history, culture, and modern day society. As volunteers, we have already organized and participated in various international festivals, cultural and educational events in the Washington, DC area representing our heritage. We intend to continue promoting a balanced and truthful picture of Kazakhstan in North America and the world, at large.
Another fundamental cause of KCBANA was the need to promote cooperation between various Kazakh communities in North America. There are multiple wonderful Kazakh organization and associations in the US, Canada, and Mexico that are all independently doing many important and useful things. However, while talking with their representatives from other states and Canada we heard that they all feel disconnected from each other and that there is a real need in finding a way to come together and combine our efforts. That is why we decided to create this website that would help Kazakh communities in North America to effectively communicate with each other, support local businessmen, new immigrants, students, visitors from Kazakhstan and any organization or individuals interested in Kazakhstan by providing a centralized hub of useful information, interactive map of local Kazakh businesses and organizations, and other collaboration tools.
Our Mission – Building Bridges
The main mission of the organization is to build social bridges between people: among the local Kazakh-American communities and between Kazakhstan and the world in general.
Our Vision
The main mission of the organization is to promote cultural, social, and business cooperation between the people of Kazakhstan and North America by conducting the humanitarian projects, such as:
1) Organizing educational and business conferences, forums, seminars and workshops in Kazakhstan and North America. Providing authentication research of legitimacy of businesses in the US and Kazakhstan (Chamber of Commerce function). Facilitating startups and promoting existing Kazakh businesses in North America and American business in Kazakhstan, commercial lobbying of their interests.
2) Providing the means to unite and organize the Kazakhstani community in North America by creating a website with interactive map and information about Kazakh organizations and businesses operating globally, announcements about important news and events, useful advice about potential issues arising for tourists and new immigrants.
3) Facilitating medical exchange between health professionals of North America and Kazakhstan to provide them with information and experience in the latest methods and technologies and by doing so gradually decrease the need of transporting patients from Kazakhstan for complex surgeries and treatment abroad.
4) Promoting Kazakh culture in North America and world at large by supporting Kazakh artists, musicians, dancers, and craftsmen, organizing and participating in international festivals, performances, film viewings, exhibits, and other cultural events.
5) Promoting women empowerment and entrepreneurship.
6) Maintaining relationship with children adopted from Kazakhstan by organizing social events, educating about Kazakh history and culture, and working as a liaison between American families and the government agencies of Kazakhstan.
7) More to come – the sky is the limit!
Bridging Cultures, Empowering Collaboration, Creating Impact
KCBANA is a vibrant, dynamic, and unique nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC, committed to building impactful and sustainable partnerships between Kazakhstan and North America. We bring together businesses, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, and community leaders to foster cross-border collaboration and drive meaningful change.
As a crucial gateway and main entry point for Kazakh businesses and cultural institutions in North America, we focus on high-level international cooperation, empowerment, and knowledge exchange, delivering tangible benefits in:
To establish and nurture meaningful, long-term partnerships between Kazakhstan and North America by connecting people, sharing expertise, and implementing collaborative projects that enrich both societies.
KCBANA is a vibrant, dynamic, and unique nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC, committed to building impactful and sustainable partnerships between Kazakhstan and North America. We bring together businesses, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, and community leaders to foster cross-border collaboration and drive meaningful change.
As a crucial gateway and main entry point for Kazakh businesses and cultural institutions in North America, we focus on high-level international cooperation, empowerment, and knowledge exchange, delivering tangible benefits in:
To establish and nurture meaningful, long-term partnerships between Kazakhstan and North America by connecting people, sharing expertise, and implementing collaborative projects that enrich both societies.
In a world facing complex global challenges, collaboration and timely action are key. By connecting our regions through genuine partnerships, we create bonds that transcend policy and politics, building lasting relationships. At KCBANA, we don’t just talk about partnerships—we make them happen! We make an impactful difference!
The results of our work speak for themselves: in just one year, we have gained international recognition as the “go-to organization” in both Kazakhstan and North American business circles. We have been awarded for our innovative business solutions and have built a professional network and communities of practice in all areas of our involvement.
KCBANA was founded by a group of passionate volunteers who recognized the need to unite the Kazakh diaspora and strengthen ties between Kazakhstan and North America. Our mission is to support cultural preservation, social development, and economic cooperation for the benefit of our communities and beyond.
Our mission is to enhance the lives of vulnerable groups in Kazakhstan, promote the development of the social sector, and foster economic and cultural cooperation. Our vision is a world where the Kazakh community is vibrant, supported, and connected, both within North America and with Kazakhstan.
KCBANA was founded by a group of passionate volunteers who recognized the need to unite the Kazakh diaspora and strengthen ties between Kazakhstan and North America. Our mission is to support cultural preservation, social development, and economic cooperation for the benefit of our communities and beyond.
Our mission is to enhance the lives of vulnerable groups in Kazakhstan, promote the development of the social sector, and foster economic and cultural cooperation. Our vision is a world where the Kazakh community is vibrant, supported, and connected, both within North America and with Kazakhstan.
Meet our leaders, a team of professionals with diverse expertise in healthcare, culture, legal issues, business and more, all committed to the success of KCBANA. Our Founders Directors, Ainur Rodgers, Gulnara Febres, Tokjan Balderston, Alfiya Bikineyeva, and Ksenia Kameneva lead our initiatives with dedication and vision. Project Directors: Anar Umurzakova Ramazan Slamkhan, Rustem Orazaly, and Vladimir Dyo.
Kazakhstan Cultural-Business Association of North America (“KCBANA”) is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization based in Washington, DC.
KCBANA is dedicated to the following social, cultural, business, and education objectives, including but not limited to:
The idea for KCBANA started from grassroots campaigns and efforts within the local Kazakh-American community that stemmed from the sincere desire to give back to our Motherland. As a group of private enthusiasts and volunteers, we ran several charitable campaigns and collaborated with non-profit organizations in the US and Kazakhstan to help our fellow countrymen in difficult times, including orphans, children with special needs, critically ill people, victims of natural disasters, housefires and other struggles. During the recent COVID-19 pandemic, while conducting crowdfunding and acquiring medical supplies to aid doctors and patients in Kazakhstan, we realized that such efforts would be significantly more effective on behalf of an official non-profit charitable organization registered in the US.
We also believe it is extremely important to raise global awareness and understanding of Kazakh history, culture, and modern day society. As volunteers, we have already organized and participated in various international festivals, cultural and educational events in the Washington, DC area representing our heritage. We intend to continue promoting a balanced and truthful picture of Kazakhstan in North America and the world, at large.
Another fundamental cause of KCBANA was the need to promote cooperation between various Kazakh communities in North America. There are multiple wonderful Kazakh organization and associations in the US, Canada, and Mexico that are all independently doing many important and useful things. However, while talking with their representatives from other states and Canada we heard that they all feel disconnected from each other and that there is a real need in finding a way to come together and combine our efforts. That is why we decided to create this website that would help Kazakh communities in North America to effectively communicate with each other, support local businessmen, new immigrants, students, visitors from Kazakhstan and any organization or individuals interested in Kazakhstan by providing a centralized hub of useful information, interactive map of local Kazakh businesses and organizations, and other collaboration tools.
The main mission of the organization is to build social bridges between people: among the local Kazakh-American communities and between Kazakhstan and the world in general.
The main mission of the organization is to promote cultural, social, and business cooperation between the people of Kazakhstan and North America by conducting the humanitarian projects, such as:
KCBANA was founded by a group of passionate volunteers who recognized the need to unite the Kazakh diaspora and strengthen ties between Kazakhstan and North America. Our mission is to support cultural preservation, social development, and economic cooperation for the benefit of our communities and beyond.
Our mission is to enhance the lives of vulnerable groups in Kazakhstan, promote the development of the social sector, and foster economic and cultural cooperation. Our vision is a world where the Kazakh community is vibrant, supported, and connected, both within North America and with Kazakhstan.
Meet our leaders, a team of professionals with diverse expertise in healthcare, culture, legal issues, business and more, all committed to the success of KCBANA. Our Founders Directors, Ainur Rodgers, Gulnara Febres, Tokjan Balderston, Alfiya Bikineyeva, and Ksenia Kameneva lead our initiatives with dedication and vision. Project Directors: Anar Umurzakova Ramazan Slamkhan, Rustem Orazaly, and Vladimir Dyo.
Kazakhstan Cultural-Business Association of North America (“KCBANA”) is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization based in Washington, DC.
KCBANA is dedicated to the following social, cultural, business, and education objectives, including but not limited to:
The idea for KCBANA started from grassroots campaigns and efforts within the local Kazakh-American community that stemmed from the sincere desire to give back to our Motherland. As a group of private enthusiasts and volunteers, we ran several charitable campaigns and collaborated with non-profit organizations in the US and Kazakhstan to help our fellow countrymen in difficult times, including orphans, children with special needs, critically ill people, victims of natural disasters, housefires and other struggles. During the recent COVID-19 pandemic, while conducting crowdfunding and acquiring medical supplies to aid doctors and patients in Kazakhstan, we realized that such efforts would be significantly more effective on behalf of an official non-profit charitable organization registered in the US.
We also believe it is extremely important to raise global awareness and understanding of Kazakh history, culture, and modern day society. As volunteers, we have already organized and participated in various international festivals, cultural and educational events in the Washington, DC area representing our heritage. We intend to continue promoting a balanced and truthful picture of Kazakhstan in North America and the world, at large.
Another fundamental cause of KCBANA was the need to promote cooperation between various Kazakh communities in North America. There are multiple wonderful Kazakh organization and associations in the US, Canada, and Mexico that are all independently doing many important and useful things. However, while talking with their representatives from other states and Canada we heard that they all feel disconnected from each other and that there is a real need in finding a way to come together and combine our efforts. That is why we decided to create this website that would help Kazakh communities in North America to effectively communicate with each other, support local businessmen, new immigrants, students, visitors from Kazakhstan and any organization or individuals interested in Kazakhstan by providing a centralized hub of useful information, interactive map of local Kazakh businesses and organizations, and other collaboration tools.
The main mission of the organization is to build social bridges between people: among the local Kazakh-American communities and between Kazakhstan and the world in general.
The main mission of the organization is to promote cultural, social, and business cooperation between the people of Kazakhstan and North America by conducting the humanitarian projects, such as:
