Central Asia Chapter

Across Central Asia, Catalyst Now is focused on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals by strengthening regional collaboration and fostering a connected social innovation ecosystem. The region aims to build linkages between national chapters, encourage knowledge exchange and joint initiatives, and support member engagement across borders. By acting as a regional convening platform, Catalyst Now Central Asia seeks to amplify impact, share best practices, and create collective momentum to address shared social, economic, and environmental challenges.

Year of the lanuch

2023

Collaborations chair(s)

Ramzi Abunemreh

Contact person

Sheher Bano

Number of members

Alina Baimen, Ramzi Abunemreh, Sheher Bano

Engagement with Government

Engagement with Private sector

Chairs

Ramzi Abunemreh

Astana

Coordinators

Sheher Bano

Catalyst Now

Pakistan

Islamabad

Collaborators

Alina Baimen

EdHeroes Association (EdHeroes)

Almaty

By embracing glocality, EdHeroes ensures that сommunity-based initiatives are both locally relevant and globally competitive. We establish partnerships with community leaders and organizations to catalyze their projects, raise awareness, and expand their reach to make lasting improvements to education. We understand the importance of SDG 17, the goal for strengthening global partnerships, and its essential rule in achieving sustainable development.

Ramzi Abunemreh

Astana

Sheher Bano

Catalyst Now

Pakistan

Islamabad