BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 20. A social-emotional
learning (SEL) program is currently underway for children in social
service institutions, launched at the initiative of Leyla Aliyeva,
Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Founder of the
IDEA Public Union, Trend reports.
The program is a collaborative effort between the IDEA Public
Union, ADA University, and the Social Services Agency, specifically
designed to bolster the social and emotional development of
children living in state care. Implementation began last month and
continues to show successful results.
The initiative currently facilitates weekly training sessions
for over 100 children across Social Service Institutions
(orphanages) No. 1, 2, and 3. These sessions focus on five core
developmental areas: effective communication, self-expression,
emotional regulation, teamwork, and collaborative
problem-solving.
The trainings are conducted by ADA University students. To
ensure quality and effectiveness, university lecturers regularly
support participants and guide the content and methods of the
sessions.
The initiative primarily aims to support the social and
emotional development of children in social care institutions,
enhance their self-confidence, improve their communication skills,
and contribute to their more active integration into society.
