BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 15. bp today
announced the successful completion of a social initiative jointly
implemented with ADA University and ADA University Foundation in
Ganja and Gazakh, Trend reports via the company.


An event was held at ADA University Gazakh Centre on 13 December
to mark this achievement.


The project aimed to strengthen teachers’ capacity to recognize
and address mental health challenges among schoolchildren,
contributing to the prevention of more serious mental health
crises.


The overall goal of the project was to equip teachers with the
necessary skills to recognize early signs of mental health
challenges in children and provide initial support and early
intervention.


As part of the project, a comprehensive training programme was
developed for schoolteachers on identifying mental health issues
and applying early intervention tools. Throughout the year, this
40-hour training programme was delivered to approximately 60
schoolteachers from regional schools enhancing their understanding
of mental health issues, child psychology, and emotional
well-being.


The programme was structured into four groups of 15–20 teachers
each, with the training for each group lasting for two months and
combining offline and online weekend sessions.







The project also enabled establishment of teacher support
networks to foster peer learning and continuous development,
enabling teachers to share experiences and challenges in addressing
mental health issues.


Addressing the event, Khalid Rajabov, bp’s head of social
investment for the Azerbaijan-Georgia-Türkiye region, said: “We are
proud to support initiatives that make a real difference in
communities. Mental health is a critical aspect of children’s
well-being. This initiative has laid the foundation for early
mental health intervention in schools across the region, creating a
network of trained educators who can identify challenges before
they escalate. By fostering awareness and equipping teachers with
the right tools and knowledge, we intended to contribute to
healthier learning environments and long-term community
well-being.”


Natig Hajiyev, ADA University Foundation president, said: “This
project reflects our long-term commitment to strengthening
business–education collaboration and contributing to meaningful
social responsibility initiatives. We sincerely thank bp for its
continuous partnership and for bringing greater purpose and added
value to our shared efforts. We remain eager to advance this
collaboration further and to reach new levels of impact
together.”


The project was implemented by ADA University Foundation. bp’s
contribution to the project is 240,488 AZN ($141,464).