NGO “Guitarists Society”
Publication date: 23 June 2024 / Views: 560
The NGO “Guitarists Society” was established in 2010 in Ashgabat at the initiative of five like-minded individuals. After the adoption of the new Law of Turkmenistan “On Public Associations” on May 3, 2014, on the basis of the received order, the Charter of the Organization was brought into line with the law on June 30, 2014.
The main direction of activity is the organization of guitar concerts, including charity concerts, the creation of circles and courses for teaching guitar playing. Participation in events to develop civil society, to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Since its foundation, the organization has successfully implemented two one-year projects: “Mobile guitar concerts for socially vulnerable groups of the population”, funded by the World Bank and “Creation of an Information and Resource Center for classical guitar in Ashgabat with delivering of short-terms courses on guitar playing teaching for teens at risk”, with financial support from the US Embassy in Turkmenistan. To date, the organization has held more than 50 charity concerts mainly for socially vulnerable groups of the population, and has trained about 100 people basic basics of playing the classical guitar: women, blind or sight-impaired, children, including difficult children from dysfunctional families.
The minimum permissible number of founders is 5 people. The highest governing body is the General Meeting, which elects the Chairman of the Board, Deputy Chairman of the Board, Secretary of the Board and the Audit Commission for a period of 4 years. The General Meeting is held at least once a year; the Board meeting is held at least once a quarter. The Chairman of the Board is authorized to make decisions on staffing, organizing events, approving a work plan, budget, financial transactions, etc.
Contacts:
Telephone: +993 12 439254
E-mail: guitarists_society_tkm@mail.ru
