There are many NGOs working in Uzbekistan. They work to improve all areas of life-health,
education, promoting small businesses, and so on. Some NGOs working in Uzbekistan are
the Healthy Generation, the Business Women's Association and the Red Crescent.
The Red Crescent was established in Uzbekistan on May 28, 1992. The organization
holds a general assembly every five years. In 1995 the Uzbekistan branch of the Red
Crescent became a member of ICRC (International Command of the Red Crescent). On
June 5, 1998 the first general assembly was held and the principles of the organization
were approved. The members of this organization are from the 12 regions, the Republic
of Karakalpakstan, and organizations in Tashkent City, the Railways of Uzbekistan, and
the 215 city and district organizations of Uzbekistan.