Annual tree planting at the schools of Bishkek

by Green Foundation members

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, October 30, 2015.  

Green Foundation, created by the initiative of KICB, supported by the AKDN, Kumtor Operating Company and International Public Foundation "Roza Otunbaeva Initiatives" has planted more than 2,600 of trees and bushes in 4 schools of Bishkek: №22, №30, №34, and №82.  All  the members of the "Green Foundation” carry out planting of trees and shrubs at schools sites, taking into account local conditions, recommendations of experts - ecologists and strong intention and desire of students, teachers to take care about seedlings.

Three specialized schools for disable children and 1 new secondary school in micro district «Ala-Too" were chosen in order to create a favorable climate at the school site, to improve the school sites, to develop sustainable system of environmental protection and to create equal opportunities. Students and teachers expressed strong intention to exercise appropriate care of the shrubs and trees. In 2014, the Foundation "Roza Otunbaeva Initiatives" together with ecologists conducted lectures for teachers in Bishkek on proper planting, including plant cultivation.

Protection of the environment by involving of the young generation in environmental issues is an integral part of the corporate philosophy of KICB.

The ceremony of tree planting was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere, with the active participation of pupils and teachers. The members of the "Green Foundation" hope that each tree that was planted by the students will be their common concern and a real contribution to the greening not only schools, but also the city.

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Incorporated in 2001, Kyrgyz Investment and Credit Bank (KICB) is a collaboration of Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED), DEG (KfW), EBRD, IFC and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic. KICB is one of the largest and highly capitalised banks in the Kyrgyz Republic. Extensive knowledge based and technical resources of its internationally reputed shareholders forms as catalyse for the bank to aspire continuously for broader business horizon. KICB’ current shareholders are: 21% AKFED, 18% Habib Bank Limited (HBL), 17% DEG, 17% EBRD, 17% IFC and 10% Kyrgyz Republic. KICB has been recognised as ‘The Best Commercial Bank’ in the year 2013 and 2014 by The Banker magazine, 2015 by the Euromoney magazine.

“Green Foundation” was created by KICB in 2012 to promote the campaign on tree planting and preservation of trees, with an aim of urban greening and to create favorable living conditions in the Kyrgyz Republic. KICB and its partners over the past 3 years has already planted more than 5200 seedlings of trees and bushes in Bishkek.