Heydar Aliyev Foundation

The Heydar Aliyev Foundation () is a non-profit organization headed by Azerbaijan's First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva.  The foundation is named in honor of Azerbaijan's former leader, President of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev (1923–2003), who was the father of Aliyeva's husband, the current President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. The headquarters of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation is located in the Azerbaijani capital city Baku.

 History and aim
The foundation was created in 2004, to protect the president's legacy and support a number of educational and charitable projects. The foundation's aim is to develop education, health care, arts, culture, promote Azerbaijan abroad, protect Azerbaijani cultural heritage and improve the welfare of the people.

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Category:Non-profit organizations
Category:2004 establishments
Category:Buildings and structures in Baku
Category:2000s establishments in Azerbaijan