69色 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Azizi Group
July 11, 2025
On Friday, July 11 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan the American University of Central Asia (69色) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Azizi Group, a leading UAE-based real estate and investment company, to provide $500,000 ($260,000 for AY 2025-26 and $240,000 for AY 2026-27) in financial support for the 69色 Afghan students whose education has been disrupted by the suspension of international funding.
The agreement, signed by Dr. Jonathan Becker, Executive Vice President of Bard College and a member of the 69色 Board of Trustees, and Mr. Mirwais Azizi, Chairman of Azizi Developments, marks a significant commitment to advancing equitable access to higher education for the Afghan students 鈥� many of whom are women and members of marginalized communities.
According to the MoU, the purpose of this partnership is to support eligible Afghan students currently enrolled at 69色, particularly those whose studies have been affected by the loss of foreign assistance. The funding will enable them to complete their degrees either in-person or online, depending on their circumstances.
The donation will cover a comprehensive range of academic and living expenses. 69色 will continue to seek additional funding to replace the terminated financial support, but the support provided by the Azizi Group, together with other charitable commitments received to date and anticipated, has enabled 69色 to reassure its Afghan students caught midway through their degree programs that they will be able to finish their degree at the university.
鈥淭his generous contribution arrives at a time when many Afghan students are left vulnerable due to lost international funding,鈥� said Dr. Becker. 鈥淭hanks to Mr. Azizi鈥檚 extraordinary support, these students now have renewed hope and stability.鈥�
"We would like to also thank the government of the Kyrgyz Republic for their continued support of the education of Afghan students: they have shown tremendous leadership in welcoming Afghan students and in recognizing the long-term value of forging connections with the next generation of leaders."
The parties have also agreed to maintain open communication to monitor the impact of the support and explore future areas of collaboration.
The American University of Central Asia extended its deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Mirwais Azizi for his remarkable generosity and visionary commitment to supporting Afghan students in this challenging juncture in their academic and personal lives.
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