This year, the Ulanbek Egizbaev Prize will be organized for the first time using public donations. According to the organizers, a crowdfunding campaign has been launched, which promises to ensure transparency in reporting on expenses.
Azamat Tynai Tegin, chairman of the Investigative Journalism Fund, stated that the eighth award ceremony will differ from previous ones, as funding was previously provided by international and non-governmental organizations.
The idea of making this award "popular" has been discussed within the Fund for several years. Given the current geopolitical situation, where many media organizations in Kyrgyzstan have reduced or ceased their activities, the implementation of this idea has become particularly relevant.
By the Fund's decision, starting from 2026, the Ulanbek Egizbaev Prize will be entirely dependent on voluntary donations. A special account has been opened for fundraising, and donations can now be made via QR code.
After the ceremony, the organizers plan to provide a full report on the funds raised and their usage.
The Ulanbek Egizbaev Prize is awarded annually to journalists for their contribution to the development of investigative journalism in Kyrgyzstan.
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