- The preservation of cultural legacy, assistance for those living with Asperger syndrome, and environmental stewardship are the three pillars.
- A total of $290,000 was raised by Koloc’s foundation in order to provide initial funding for a variety of charitable endeavors.
On the first of July, which was also her 21st birthday, race driver and Gleec Ambassador Aliyyah Koloc publicly introduced FOUNDATION 29. A total of $290,000 was raised by Koloc’s foundation in order to provide initial funding for a variety of charitable endeavors. Of this amount, $100,000 was contributed by Gleec Exchange and Mandala Exchange, respectively, while Koloc himself contributed an additional $90,000.
Koloc is using her status as a professional racing car driver and as the official Ambassador of Gleec in order to generate funds for FOUNDATION 29 and to promote awareness about the organization. The preservation of cultural legacy, assistance for those living with Asperger syndrome, and environmental stewardship are the three pillars that sustain the organization’s charitable endeavor. In order to launch initiatives that were particular to the pillars, each trustee was given $80,000.
At the launch event, which was hosted by Jiří Šlégl, a journalist from the Czech who works for CNN Prima News, worldwide trustees, cultural leaders, and supporters were invited to celebrate the beginning of an effort that was influenced by personal experience and a more global perspective.
In the keynote address that she delivered, Koloc remarked on her experience of living with Asperger syndrome as well as her multicultural upbringing.
She said:
“My story is not of one flag but many, a mosaic of identities that fuel my desire to build bridges through art, empathy, and action.”
Aliyyah, who was born in Dubai to a Czech father with Vanuatuan roots and a Seychellois-Sudanese mother, elucidated the impact that her diverse heritage has had on her overall personality.
“ I received resilience from the Czech Republic, ancestral wisdom from Vanuatu, peace in simplicity from the Seychelles, strength from Sudan, and vision from Dubai.” She also spoke about living with Asperger’s: “The world can be overwhelming, but difference can be a strength. FOUNDATION 29 is about helping others like me recognize and use that strength.”
There are three pillars that support FOUNDATION 29, and each one is overseen by a trustee who has the appropriate expertise and perspective:
Te Moli Venaos Goiset, a tribal chief and philanthropist from Vanuatu, is the leader of this pillar in the preservation of endangered creative expressions. These expressions range from masterpieces from the Renaissance to the spiritual heritage of Pacific indigenous cultures. “Many of Europe’s ideals have long since been forgotten.
Te Moli said:
“Europe has lost many of its values. FOUNDATION 29 is a chance to rebuild them by reconnecting with art, nature, and ancestral truth.”
Based in Dubai, Syed Nusrat Ahmed, who has been a longtime supporter of Aliyyah Koloc’s career, is primarily concerned with the development of individualized programs that would provide young people with Asperger’s syndrome with the resources and chances they need to flourish.
Syed said:
“Aliyyah’s drive to help others comes from lived experience. Aliyyah’s ability to care for those around her is even more meaningful in light of the challenges she has faced herself. I am proud to be part of FOUNDATION 29, and I will work tirelessly to launch autism support programs in underserved regions.”
Hugues de Jaillon, a charitable strategist and a prominent person in the public eye all over the world, is a supporter of programs that attempt to safeguard ecosystems, notably in the areas related to Asia and the Pacific.
de Jaillon said:
“Aliyyah has created something timeless. FOUNDATION 29 will leave a lasting impact, and it will develop environmental initiatives, particularly across Asia, as Aliyyah’s racing will bring her more and more to this part of the world.”
The origins of the name FOUNDATION 29 may be traced back to a very personal narrative.
Aliyyah explained:
“29 was my first race number, my father was born on July 29, and my twin sister and I were scheduled to be born on July 29, too, but we were early. This number reminds me of where I started, and where I want to go.”
Despite the fact that Aliyyah is continuing her racing season with her next GT race in Most, Czech Republic, and other rally raids in the fall, she is still dedicated to creating FOUNDATION 29 in addition to her professional job.
Aliyyah added:
“This foundation is not about charity. It is about commitment. It belongs to all who want to honor the past, uplift the present, and protect the future. To our trustees, to our supporters: Thank you for walking with me.”
The first round of initiatives that will be undertaken by FOUNDATION 29 will shortly be announced across all three of its pillars. As the foundation continues to broaden its scope of influence, via the guidance of its trustees and with the assistance of its global network, regular updates will be provided.
Aliyyah Koloc, a racing car driver, established FOUNDATION 29 in 2025. It is a cross-cultural philanthropic initiative that focuses on the preservation of tribal art and culture, as well as on providing individualized care for people with Asperger syndrome and protecting the environment. FOUNDATION 29 is an organization that has strong personal roots and a worldwide board of trustees. Its mission is to bridge the gap between art, empathy, and action across continents.
