BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 18. An event marking
the 10th anniversary of the “ASAN Mektub” social program was held
on December 18 at the State Agency for Public Service and Social
Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan,
Trend reports.
Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation
and founder and head of the IDEA Public Association, attended the
event.
The event, attended by ASAN volunteers, children in need of
social care, and other guests, 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, as well as
innovative solutions applied in ASAN service centers and public
services. It was noted 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.
During the familiarization with the mobile ASAN service bus, it
was emphasized that the main goal is to provide public services to
everyone in a more convenient, innovative, and accessible
manner.
The activities of the “Bilim Baku” center were also highlighted.
It was noted that the center focuses on developing the knowledge
and skills of students aged 6–14 in the fields of technology,
innovation, science, and entrepreneurship, aiming to increase
interest in these areas and equip students with skills that meet
modern requirements.
The official part of the event began with the screening of a
video highlighting the 10-year activity of the “ASAN Mektub” social
program. The program, implemented by the ASAN Volunteers
Organization since 2015, aims to fulfill the wishes of children
aged 3–14 in need of social care and bring them joy, attention, and
care. To date, wishes corresponding to 10,512 letters across 56
regions have been fulfilled.
Guests were also informed about the You Warm a Heart Too
project. Within the framework of the project, with the support of
citizens, the wishes of children aged 3–14 in need of social care
are fulfilled throughout December. So far, the wishes of more than
2,500 children in various regions of the country have been
realized.
This was followed by musical and dance performances presented
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.
As part of the event, various gifts were presented to children
from Children’s Homes No. 1, 2, and 3 and from Social Service
Centers.
