BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 26. A New Year
celebration was held at the Orphanage No. 1 in Baku, Trend reports.


The event took place at the institution operating with the
support of the Ministry of Health.


During the celebration, the little ones took center stage,
showcasing a medley of dance routines and skits that brought the
house down.


New Year-related traditional fairytale figures also participated
in the festive program. At the end of the event, New Year gifts
were distributed to the children.


Speaking at the event, the head doctor of the orphanage, Durdana
Budagova, highlighted that President of the Heydar Aliyev
Foundation, Mehriban Aliyeva, and the Foundation’s Vice President,
Leyla Aliyeva, always keep the activities of orphanages under their
attention and care.


According to her, this continuous support plays a key role in
improving the quality of work done in orphanages.







The head doctor emphasized that the staff members at the
orphanage deeply understand their responsibilities and carry out
their professional duties with great dedication and
selflessness.


She also pointed out that based on a decree by President of
Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the salaries of the staff working at the
No. 1 Orphanage have been raised by 1.5–3 times. According to her,
this decision is a clear example of President Ilham Aliyev’s high
value placed on the social sector, especially on the work of
specialists who work with children.


The head doctor expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Health
and relevant organizations for their attention and support to the
orphanage.


In conclusion, Budagova congratulated the staff members and
children on December 31st—World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the
New Year—wishing them a healthy and happy future.


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