BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 27. On December 27,
Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and
Alena Aliyeva visited the DOST Center for Inclusive Development and
Creativity in Baku, Trend reports.


During the visit, Anar Aliyev, Minister of Labor and Social
Protection of the Population, highlighted the activities of the
Center—initiated by First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva—to foster
the creative talents of those with disabilities, members of martyr
families, children deprived of parental care, and individuals from
vulnerable backgrounds.


It was noted that since its opening in 2021, the Center has
become the South Caucasus's premier inclusive space, serving over
900 people through diverse vocational trainings in fine arts,
pottery, music, tailoring, carpet weaving, artistic carving,
culinary arts, and stage performance.


Leyla Aliyeva and Alena Aliyeva presented gifts to the
beneficiaries of the DOST Center for Inclusive Development and
Creativity.


They also viewed an exhibition of handicrafts by beneficiaries
at the Center. Leyla Aliyeva and Alena Aliyeva were also presented
with unique gifts created at the Center and its various regional
branches.







The DOST Center for Inclusive Development and Creativity,
organized by the Heydar Aliyev Center, achieved international
acclaim this year through its successful representation at the
Osaka Kansai World Expo 2025 in Japan, with the Center also hosting
more than 150 inclusive events throughout the year.


Then, a concert program dedicated to December 31 - the World
Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year was arranged,
featuring performances by residents of social service institution
No. 2 for persons with disabilities under age 18, alongside Center
trainers and beneficiaries, accompanied by the Center’s Inclusive
Chamber Orchestra and Inclusive Ensemble. People's Artists Zulfiya
Khanbabayeva and Natig Shirinov also shared the stage, performing
in collaboration with the talented individuals from vulnerable
groups.


Afterwards, the guests were briefed on a pilot project involving
a new portal designed for the sale of handicrafts made at the
Center. The platform aims to introduce the creative works of
vulnerable groups to a broader audience.


Leyla Aliyeva and Alena Aliyeva engaged in sincere conversations
with the trainers and beneficiaries and took photos with them.