Baku: An event marking the 10th anniversary of the ‘ASAN Mektub’ social program was held at the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public Association, attended the event.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the event was attended by ASAN volunteers, children in need of social care, and other guests. It began with a familiarization tour of the ‘ASAN Service’ and ‘Bilim Baku’ centers. Guests were informed about the activities of Baku ASAN Khidmet Center No. 7 and innovative solutions applied in ASAN service centers and public services. It was highlighted that Azerbaijan’s intellectual products are currently exported to more than 30 countries.
Leyla Aliyeva undertook one of the letters placed on the ‘ASAN Mektub’ tree, emphasizing the program’s impact. During the familiarization with the mobile ASAN service bus, it was noted that the main goal is to provide public services to everyone in a more convenient, innovative, and accessible manner.
The ‘Bilim Baku’ center’s activities were also highlighted, focusing on developing the knowledge and skills of students aged 6-14 in technology, innovation, science, and entrepreneurship. This aims to increase interest in these areas and equip students with skills meeting modern requirements.
The official part of the event included a video screening highlighting the 10-year activity of the ‘ASAN Mektub’ social program. Implemented by the ASAN Volunteers Organization since 2015, the program aims to fulfill the wishes of children aged 3-14 in need of social care. To date, wishes corresponding to 10,512 letters across 56 regions have been fulfilled.
Guests were informed about the You Warm a Heart Too project, which fulfills the wishes of children aged 3-14 in need of social care throughout December with citizen support. So far, the wishes of more than 2,500 children in various regions of the country have been realized.
The event featured musical and dance performances within the framework of the ‘Cultural Herald’ program of the ASAN Volunteers Organization. Leyla Aliyeva also visited the ‘ASAN Mektub,’ ‘Green ASAN,’ and ‘ABAD’ stands.
The event continued with a tree-planting campaign organized in the courtyard of the State Agency. Various gifts were presented to children from Children’s Homes No. 1, 2, and 3 and from Social Service Centers.