Zamin Foundation

What Zamin Foundation does

Zamin Foundation ("Zamin" Xalqaro jamoat fondi / Zamin International Public Foundation) is a non-governmental, non-profit international public foundation headquartered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, established in 2020–2021. It operates three program verticals — environment, social sphere, and charitable activities — implemented in direct partnership with Uzbek ministries (Ministry of Ecology, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Hydrometeorology Service Agency / O'zgidromet) and a network of UN and international partners including UNICEF, FAO, UNEP, UNDP, WHO, UNECE, and the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE, Denmark). The environmental portfolio centers on a national air quality monitoring network of 81 stations (28 automated) feeding the monitoring.meteo.uz platform and AirUz mobile app (with data also published on IQAir), an AI-assisted digital tree registry (green.tashkent.uz) covering 400,000+ trees in Tashkent, systematic city greening (Yashil zamin), public-garden restoration (Yashil bog'lar), clean drinking water for schools in Karakalpakstan and Bukhara, and FAO-partnered GIAHS agricultural heritage registration. The social portfolio spans inclusive education for hearing-impaired students (Zamin Education, zamineducation.uz), hospital pedagogy (Mehrli maktab), the International Inclusive Hub, hearing-aid provision (9,600 devices, 4,823 beneficiaries), a national newborn hearing screening platform, and inclusive creative studios (Zamin Creative). The charitable portfolio includes the Eco-Schools Uzbekistan program (694 schools, 30 Green Flag awards) plus COVID-19 oxygen-concentrator distribution and disaster-relief campaigns. Zamin is supervised by a board chaired by Ziroat Mahmudovna Mirziyoyeva and led operationally by Aziz Vyacheslavovich Ganiyev, with a staff of 11–50. The foundation generates no commercial revenue and is funded entirely through grants, international co-funding, and donations.

Name

Zamin Foundation

Legal name

"Zamin" Xalqaro jamoat fondi

Website

https://zaminfoundation.ngo

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zamin Foundation is a Tashkent-based non-governmental, non-profit international public foundation operating environmental, social, and charitable programs across Uzbekistan in partnership with government ministries, UN agencies, and international donors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit foundation programs

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD), Pollution Prevention & Toxics Reduction (BPAGAGAJ)

Keywords

• Environmental monitoring services
• Clean water programs
• Environmental education programs
• Inclusive education services
• Charitable foundation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tashkent

HQ country

Uzbekistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Charitable Grants and Donations: Zamin Foundation operates as a charitable public foundation funded through grants, donations, and international cooperation agreements. The foundation does not generate commercial revenue but receives funding from international organizations (UNICEF, FAO, UNEP, UNDP, WHO), government co-funding, and partner organizations to implement social and environmental projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zamin Foundation is a non-governmental, non-profit international public foundation headquartered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, that designs and implements environmental, social, and charitable projects nationwide. Its portfolio includes automated air quality monitoring, urban tree registry and greening programs, clean drinking water installation in schools, inclusive and environmental education programs, hearing screening and assistive technology, and humanitarian charitable campaigns, delivered in cooperation with ministries, UN agencies, and international foundations.

Product overview

Zamin Foundation operates a broad portfolio of environmental, social, and charitable projects across Uzbekistan. The environmental portfolio includes the Atmosfera havosi ifloslanishi monitoringini avtomatlashtirish (automated air quality monitoring) system powered through the monitoring.meteo.uz platform and AirUz mobile app; the Daraxtlar reyestri (Tree Registry) using AI-powered computer vision to digitize Tashkent's trees via the green.tashkent.uz platform; the Yashil zamin (Green Land) systematic city greening project; the Yashil bog'lar (Green Gardens) public garden restoration initiative; the Toza ichimlik suvi (Clean Drinking Water) school water purification program; the Noyob tabiiy meros (Unique Natural Heritage) agricultural heritage initiative; the Hosildor zamin (Productive Land) nursery and agricultural training project; Eco-Schools Uzbekistan environmental education program; and the Buxoro water and sanitation school project. The social portfolio includes Zamin Education (IT skills for hearing-impaired students), Mehrli maktab (hospital pedagogy), International Inclusive Hub (inclusive platform), Eshitishni xohlayman! (hearing aid provision), Zamin Creative (inclusive creative studios), Universal Newborn Hearing Screening, and additional inclusive education initiatives. The charitable portfolio includes COVID-19 response (Nafas ol!) and disaster relief (Sirdaryo campaign). The foundation does not offer a unified software product or SaaS platform; rather it delivers a collection of independently named projects across three domains—environment, social, and charitable.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eco-Schools Uzbekistan: International program implemented by Zamin Foundation in partnership with FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education, Denmark) to educate children about environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
• Green Land (Yashil Zamin)
• Green Gardens (Yashil bog'lar)
• Tree Registry (Daraxtlar reyestri)
• Mehrli Maktab
• International Inclusive Hub
• Zamin Education
• Zamin Creative

Products and services

• Atmosfera havosi ifloslanishi monitoringini avtomatlashtirish (Air Pollution Monitoring Automation) An automated air quality monitoring system that deploys automated monitoring stations across Uzbekistan, collecting real-time data on pollutants (PM2.5, PM10) and making it available to the public and government agencies for air quality management and policy decisions.
• Yer usti suvlari ifloslanishi monitoringini avtomatlashtirish (Surface Water Pollution Monitoring Automation) A program to improve surface water pollution monitoring in Uzbekistan by creating an automated monitoring system for early detection of contamination, water levels, and other indicators, and modernizing the laboratory research framework.
• Daraxtlar reyestri (Tree Registry) A digital registry program that creates a comprehensive database of all trees in Tashkent city, recording species, dimensions, health condition, and GPS coordinates for each tree, using AI to process photographs for automated species classification.
• Yashil zamin (Green Land) An ecological program for systematic greening of Tashkent city and green belt creation around Uzbekistan cities, including planting trees, creating green barriers for air pollution and noise protection, developing urban greening standards, and digital tree tracking.
• Yashil bog'lar (Green Gardens) A program to create, restore, and manage sustainable public gardens in cities, including ecological restoration, planting new trees and shrubs, and implementing sustainable garden management systems.
• Toza ichimlik suvi (Clean Drinking Water) A program providing clean and safe drinking water to schools and communities in the Republic of Karakalpakstan and Bukhara region, including installation of modern water purification systems, sanitation and hygiene training, and education on sustainable water use.
• Noyob tabiiy meros (Unique Natural Heritage) A program identifying and studying unique agroecosystems in Uzbekistan for potential inclusion in the FAO Global Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) list, including studying silk weaving systems in the Marg'ilon oasis, traditional irrigation methods, and local agricultural practices.
• Eco-Schools Uzbekistan An international environmental education program implemented in partnership with the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE, Denmark), involving 694 schools in greening initiatives, environmental awareness training, and practical environmental actions; 30 schools have earned the Green Flag international award.
• Buxoro viloyati umumta'lim maktablarida suv ta'minoti, sanitariya va gigiyena (Bukhara Region School Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) A program establishing water supply, sanitation, and hygiene systems in general education schools in Bukhara region not connected to centralized water supply, including well drilling, water filtration and desalination systems, internal/external engineering networks, toilets, and biological wastewater treatment systems.
• Zamin Education An educational program supporting IT professional skills development and social integration of hearing-impaired students, including the zamineducation.uz online platform, programming and robotics curriculum, and teacher training.
• Mehrli maktab (Caring School) Uzbekistan's first flagship program for developing hospital pedagogy, creating barrier-free educational environments for children undergoing long-term medical treatment, including an online education platform, methodological guide, and teacher training modules.
• International Inclusive Hub A platform accelerating inclusive development projects in Uzbekistan by connecting national, international, and public organizations, providing quality education, skills development, and rehabilitation opportunities for youth, including IT education and creative arts taught by leading national and international experts.
• Eshitishni xohlayman! (I Want to Hear!) A program providing hearing diagnostics and fitting with modern digital hearing aids for hearing-impaired individuals across Uzbekistan; more than 5,000 people were diagnosed and 9,600 digital hearing aids were provided, enabling 4,823 people to hear.
• Zamin Creative Inclusive creative studios organized alongside creative schools for Uzbekistan's youth in acting, design, and media directions, featuring performances and exhibitions created by children.
• Yosh fermer (Young Farmer) An early career orientation program introducing children to farming and greenhouse management, equipping 139 schools with greenhouses and gardening tools and conducting agriseminars on efficient land, water, and greenhouse use.
• Hosildor zamin (Productive Land) A program in Qashqadaryo region creating nurseries for unique fruit, nut-fruit, and forest plants suited to the region, implementing water and energy-saving technologies, and including a youth training center in biodiversity conservation and agricultural skills.
• Yangi tug'ilgan chaqaloqlar eshitish qobiliyatining universal skriningi (Universal Newborn Hearing Screening) A program creating a national platform for collecting and analyzing newborn hearing screening data, enabling continuous monitoring of hearing ability from birth to school age, with equipment installed in 15 birth centers and 4 children's hospitals in Tashkent for a pilot project covering 227 birth centers nationwide.
• Nafas ol, O'zbekiston! (Breathe, Uzbekistan!) A charitable COVID-19 response campaign delivering oxygen concentrators and medical supplies (1,035 oxygen concentrators, 6,060 nasal cannulas, 1,010 air filters, 1,010 pulse oximeters, masks, and protective equipment) to healthcare facilities across all regions of Uzbekistan.
• Sirdaryo, biz yoningdamiz! (Syrdarya, we are with you!) A charitable disaster-relief campaign launched after the technogenic disaster in the Syrdarya region, inviting 2,940 children and 2,297 pensioners from 11 affected mahallas to children's health camps and sanatoriums for 10 days.

Quantifiable outcome

• 694 schools and 10,000+ eco-activists participating in environmental education programs across Uzbekistan
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• UNICEF (YUNISEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNICEF is a core strategic partner of Zamin Foundation across multiple programs including clean drinking water in schools, sanitation and hygiene education, child health initiatives, and inclusive education. Joint projects include 'Safe Water' in Bukhara and Karakalpakstan schools, hearing screening programs, and the 'Mehrli Maktab' hospital pedagogy project. The partnership involves equipment provision, training for teachers and medical staff, and joint monitoring.
• FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAO partners with Zamin Foundation on agricultural heritage preservation (GIAHS program), agricultural biodiversity, sustainable land management, and the 'Hosildor Zamin' (Productive Land) project. FAO experts provide training and technical guidance for nurseries, fruit tree cultivation, and the 'Ona Yer Nidosi' documentary on soil conservation. Joint efforts include registering Uzbekistan's unique agroecosystems on the GIAHS world list.
• UNEP (YUNEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNEP collaborates with Zamin Foundation on air quality monitoring automation, environmental standards development, and climate change mitigation. Joint roundtables have been held on national air quality standards, with participation from international experts from Finland's Meteorological Institute and Japan. UNEP provides technical expertise and international frameworks for environmental protection.
• WHO (JSST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWHO works with Zamin Foundation on child health, hearing screening programs, pediatric oncology, and environmental health standards. A mutual understanding memorandum was signed for cooperation on pediatric hematology/oncology services, newborn hearing screening, and national standards for air quality and drinking water. WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr. Hans Kluge met with Zamin Foundation leadership to discuss collaboration.
• UNDP (BMT Taraqqiyot dasturi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNDP and Zamin Foundation signed a mutual understanding memorandum for cooperation in climate change mitigation, environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, sustainable water and land use, and rural development. UNDP provides strategic support and international development frameworks.
• UNECE (BMT Yevropa iqtisodiy komissiyasi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNECE collaborates with Zamin Foundation on the 'Yashil Zamin' (Green Foundation) project, providing expert support for urban greening, tree planting, and sustainable city planning. The UNECE Executive Secretary's Deputy Dmitry Maryasin participated in seminars on urban greening principles and the '3-30-300' concept.
• Heydar Aliyev FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerZamin Foundation and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation signed a memorandum of cooperation in sustainable development, youth ecological education, healthcare, and education. The partnership includes joint projects and initiatives within the framework of COP29 to be held in Azerbaijan in November. The parties visited the National Oncology Center, educational institutions, and the DOST Inclusive Development and Creativity Center.
• RF Strategic Initiatives Agency (STA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZamin Foundation and STA agreed on a practical action plan to expand cooperation in ecological and social areas. Discussions included inclusive and correctional education, employment programs for people with disabilities, oncohematology services, medical staff training, ecological education formats, resource-efficient technologies, biodiversity, and clean drinking water for social facilities.
• FEE - Foundation for Environmental Education (Denmark)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEE is the international partner for the Eco-Schools Uzbekistan program, providing the '7 Steps' methodology and international certification standards. Zamin Foundation serves as the national operator for the Eco-Schools program in Uzbekistan. FEE awards the Green Flag international eco-label to participating schools.
• UNDP / Education Above All Foundation / UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA three-year project 'Expanding Youth Opportunities through Climate Education and Leadership Development in Uzbekistan' was launched with UNDP, Education Above All Foundation, and UNICEF as partners. The project aims to provide 1.3 million young people with climate change education and leadership skills.
• Suez InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuez International signed an agreement with Zamin Foundation, Ministry of Education, and O'zsuvta'minot JSC to construct drinking water supply and sewage systems for schools in Bukhara region not connected to centralized water supply.
• St. Jude Children's Research HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital specialists conducted professional sessions with hospital school teachers across Uzbekistan as part of the 'Mehrli Maktab' project, addressing education for children undergoing long-term treatment, maintaining interest in learning during treatment, and successful reintegration into school environment.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Aga Khan Foundation: Switzerland-headquartered foundation operating extensive health, education, and rural development programs across Central and South Asia, including Tajikistan. Comparable in multi-domain development mission and regional footprint, although operating at significantly larger scale and geographic breadth.
• Eurasia Foundation: US-based foundation focused on the post-Soviet space, supporting civil society, governance, and economic development across Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia. Comparable geographic and multi-domain nonprofit programming orientation.

Direct peers

• Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE): Denmark-based international NGO that created the Eco-Schools framework and awards the Green Flag eco-label. Zamin Foundation is the national operator for Eco-Schools Uzbekistan under FEE's licensing arrangement—the two organizations are structurally intertwined in environmental education delivery.
• Heydar Aliyev Foundation: Azerbaijan's flagship international public foundation, which signed an MoU with Zamin Foundation in 2024 for sustainable development, youth ecological education, healthcare, and education cooperation around COP29. Highly comparable in structure, multi-domain scope, and operating model.

Broad incumbents

• United Nations Foundation: US-based public charity serving as a strategic partner for the United Nations, with major programs in climate, energy, health, and girls' education. Comparable mission alignment (serving UN system causes) and multi-domain operating model.
• The Nature Conservancy: One of the world's largest environmental nonprofits focused on conservation, water, climate, and sustainability. Comparable in environmental mission and large-scale project operations, though operating globally rather than in a single national context.
• Open Society Foundations: International grantmaking foundation supporting civil society, education, public health, and independent media across more than 100 countries. Comparable as a multi-domain grantmaking foundation with global mandate, though operating at much larger endowment and scale.
• Charles Stewart Mott Foundation: US-based foundation with substantial environmental grantmaking (Great Lakes, clean air, climate) and broader civil society support. Comparable as a long-tenured environmental grantmaking foundation with multi-decade program operations.
• Charities Aid Foundation: UK-based global charity that supports grantmaking and charitable giving infrastructure across many countries. Comparable as a multi-domain grantmaking and giving-services organization with international footprint.
• Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF): UK-based major philanthropic foundation focused on climate, child health, and education programs in emerging markets. Comparable as a large grantmaking foundation with concentrated emerging-market program footprint and environmental + social inclusion mission overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@zaminfoundation5308
• Facebookfacebook.com/zaminfoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecoschools_uzbekistan

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Profiles6 records

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