BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 1. At the initiative
Azerbaijan’s State Committee for Family, Women and Children’s
Affairs, a festive celebration was organized at the “Hold My Hand”
Social Rehabilitation Center for Children on the occasion of
December 31 – the World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and New Year,
Trend
reports.
Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation,
and Arzu Aliyeva, Head of the Baku Media Center, attended the
event.
The event fostered a vibrant holiday atmosphere, with Santa
Claus and the Snow Maiden, entertaining the children, and creating
joyful moments and a festive atmosphere.
Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva toured the facility to
familiarize themselves with the social and psychological
environment created for the children. They were briefed on the
center's rehabilitation and development-oriented service models and
received a comprehensive overview of its operations.
Bahar Muradova, Chairperson of the State Committee for Family,
Women and Children’s Affairs, outlined the center’s core
activities. She emphasized that the “Hold My Hand” Social
Rehabilitation Center provides a safe and nurturing environment for
children in vulnerable circumstances, including those deprived of
parental care. The center’s primary focus is to facilitate their
social adaptation and integration into society, with a strong focus
on strengthening psychosocial well-being and equipping them for
independent futures.
The event culminated in the distribution of holiday gifts and
heartfelt wishes on the occasion of World Azerbaijanis Solidarity
Day and the New Year.
Leyla and Arzu Aliyeva also viewed the car donated by
“AzerEnergy” OJSC, a contribution tailored to the center's
requirements. This new vehicle is expected to improve the
efficiency of the center’s outreach, facilitating smoother access
to various social and developmental programs for the children.
The visit concluded with a discussion on strengthening the
capabilities of such centers.
