We are all aware of the devastation caused by the recent earthquake in southern Turkey and northern Syria and the incalculable human grief that it has entailed. As the death toll approaches 50,000, hundreds of thousands of people are facing desperate conditions. The infrastructure damage has destroyed entire cities, towns, and villages that are now without housing or support for the earthquake survivors who are left without medical treatment or the ability to address their daily needs. This vacuum will last for a long time, possibly many years until the region can be returned to a semblance of normalcy.
The United Nations High Commission for Relief (UNHCR), a long-time AmCham member and multiple Nobel Peace Prize Winner, as well as AmCham Award Winner for its global humanitarian work, is present in the cross-border earthquake zone with other global agencies seeking to rescue and support the survivors. However, financial resources are sorely lacking and so AmCham is seeking financial support that will enable UNHCR to deliver their humanitarian services. Any financial support you are able to offer will be directly administered by UNHCR and is guaranteed to be monitored and designated to serve the most immediate needs.
Please contact UNHCR Representative Hans Friedrich Schodder for further information and to offer whatever financial commitment is within your means for the survivors of the Turkish/ Syrian earthquake tragedy that continues to develop.
UNHCR – Hans Friedrich Schodder
UNHCR Representative Central Asia
Email: schodder@unhcr.org
The American Chamber of Commerce in Kazakhstan serves as the voice of the international and local business community by creating an open forum to exchange information, ideas, and experience doing business in Kazakhstan.
Through its advocacy initiatives, the Chamber provides opportunity for its members and government officials to engage in an on-going dialogue with the intention of improving the business environment for foreign and local investors alike. Beginning in 2008, AmCham adopted a pro-active stance on investment issues, entering into a close consultative relationship with the Prime Minister's Office.
ENGAGE IN THE DIALOGUEWorking groups are led by specialists in their fields and aim to understand, analyze, and improve the business environment in Kazakhstan. The 19 groups meet in Almaty, Astana, Atyrau, Aktau, and Shymkent to exchange ideas, educate members, and contribute to the policy debate in Kazakhstan.
Explore topicsThe Chamber holds monthly Luncheon Business Roundtables featuring experts in the business community and government leaders who speak on economic and trade issues that impact Kazakhstan, the region, and the global environment. In addition, the Chamber sponsors several annual events that bring together members to sociolize, share knowledge, and generally have a good time.
Join us for the nearest eventOne of the most important areas of AmCham activity is its publications and communications strategy that ensures the broadest possible visibility for the Chamber and makes its voice heard where it matters. Our publications are distributed not only to members in Kazakhstan, but to AmCham member companies around the world, including the U.S., Canada, Turkey, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
Browse publicationsYear American Chamber of Commerce was founded in Kazakhstan
AmCham corporate members in 2021
Cities with AmCham Resident Representatives (Almaty, Astana, Atyrau, Aktau, Shymkent)
National affiliations by country of AmCham Corporate Members
AmCham members represent 19 sectors, including oil & gas, Industrial machinery, consumer goods, tourism & hospitality
Corporate A members
(members with global annual revenue of $100 million +)