'Kupol' Social Development Fund
Danilova Lyudmila Leonidovna
Executive Director of the NGO 'Kupol' Foundation.
Lyudmila Danilova is a Chukchi, was born in the village of Omolon, Bilibinsky district. She graduated from the Anadyr Pedagogical College with a degree in Russian Language, Literature, Chukchi language and Northern Literature. She defended her thesis on the topic "Religion of the Chukchi." In 2003, she graduated from the Far Eastern Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation with a degree in Finance and Taxation Management. She worked in the administration of Omolon, the Office of the Government of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, dealing with issues of cultural preservation and the development of social protection of indigenous peoples. Since January 2009 – Director of the 'Kupol' Social Development Fund.
Information from the website: http://kupolfoundation.ru/
In 2007, Chukotka Mining and Geological Company decided to create a charitable foundation in the region to implement significant projects for the residents of Chukotka. The Foundation was supposed to support socially useful activities for the development of healthcare, education and training, the preservation of indigenous traditions and the sustainable development of small and medium-sized enterprises.
And in May 2009, a non-profit organization, the 'Kupol' Foundation for Social Development, was established. The main purpose of the Fund's activities is to promote and support the sustainable socio-economic development of the region and to finance socially significant projects. Over the years, the 'Kupol' Foundation has made a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of Chukotka and has become a reliable partner of the region's residents.
Today, the 'Kupol' Foundation is the main sponsor of such large events as the 'Erakor' reindeer sledding race, which means "swift-footed deer" in Chukchi, and the 'Einev' sports and cultural festival. The 'Kupol' Foundation is also implementing a major multimedia project called 'VETGAV'. The purpose of this project is not only to preserve, but also to develop and popularize, promote the native language. This is a kind of immersion into the world of the Chukchi, into their way of life, culture, poetry, customs, and history. And all this happens while learning the basics of the native language using the author's methods of native language teachers.