Igor Makarov Meets with the Dalai Lama to Honor Significant Milestones In November 2025, Cypriot entrepreneur and philanthropist Igor Makarov, founder of the ARETI International Group, visited His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to personally congratulate him on two significant milestones: the spiritual leader’s 90th birthday and the anniversary of […]
Read MorePhilanthropy
ARETI International Group, Headed by Igor Makarov, Partners with INEX CLUB to Support the Mayflower Gran Prix Cyprus 2025
(Limassol, Cyprus / October 15, 2025) Following the resounding success of last year’s ARETI Gran Prix Cyprus 2024, which brought together more than 150 cyclists and created an unforgettable atmosphere of sporting celebration, ARETI International Group is proud to announce its continued support as a sponsor of the upcoming Mayflower […]
Read MoreIgor Makarov Supports Global Dialogue as Patron of Louvre Abu Dhabi
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Igor Makarov has taken an active role in advancing cultural dialogue by supporting Louvre Abu Dhabi as one of its current patrons. His contribution strengthens the museum’s global reputation and highlights the importance of art in promoting understanding across cultures. Since 2017, Louvre Abu Dhabi has welcomed […]
Read MoreINEX Club Charity Ride 2025 Strengthens Support for Youth Cycling
LIMASSOL, Cyprus, June 2, 2025 – The 2025 INEX Club Charity Ride concluded on May 10 in Limassol, Cyprus, with 128 cyclists coming together to raise funds and awareness for youth development in cycling. Backed by ARETI International Group and organized by INEX Club, the event underscored Cyprus’s growing commitment […]
Read MoreSpreading Holiday Cheer: Non-Profits That Help People During the Holidays
The holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness, and giving. It’s a time when people come together to celebrate and share their blessings with others. Unfortunately, not everyone is fortunate enough to enjoy this season to the fullest. Many individuals and families struggle to make ends meet, particularly during […]
Read MoreHow can corporations participate in the struggle for environmental and social justice?
For centuries, industrialization has come into conflict with natural environments. Likewise, changing a physical setting for human progress has often been done at the expense of human health. Corporations have reputations for being greedy and filling their own pockets at the expense of the environment and the planet, but they […]
Read MoreA New Model for Nonprofits: Startups
Bettering the world is a mission stereotypically associated with the nonprofit world. Until recently, that is, when startups began finding meaning and profit in the same calling. The nonprofit and startup cultures normally seem to function on different planes, but when they put their heads together, they can learn much […]
Read MoreHow Effective is Your Nonprofit Leader?
Just like in the corporate world, a strong CEO at a nonprofit can truly make a difference in leading an organization to success. Just because the end goal of a nonprofit organization is more philanthropic than financial, top-tier nonprofits are still run very much like businesses and good leadership can […]
Read More