Preparation of project cost estimation was discussed with School Development Councils

Preparation of project cost estimation was discussed with School Development Councils

A round table was held on May 2, 2023, at the secondary schools No. 280 named after M. Mehdiyev in Hovsan settlement, Baku, and No. 262 located in Turkan settlement, Khazar district as part of the project "Initiative to improve the school’s reputation through the development of the school community” carried out by "Umid” Support to Social Development Public Union ("Umid” SSD) and T-NETWORK, an educators’ experience and communication platform, with funding from the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and technical support from Baku city Education Department. The development of the cost estimation of the projects proposed by the School Development Councils and chosen for funding was the topic of discussion at the round table.


6 projects were selected for funding by School Development Councils

6 projects were selected for funding by School Development Councils

At the secondary schools No. 280 named after M. Mehdiyev in Hovsan settlement, Baku, and No. 262 situated in Turkan settlement, Khazar district, School Development Councils selected 2 projects from secondary school number 280 and 4 projects from secondary school number 262 for financing out of the 5 projects that were submitted from each school on April 28, 2023, as part of the project "Initiative to improve the school’s reputation through the development of the school community” carried out by "Umid” Support to Social Development Public Union ("Umid” SSD) and T-NETWORK, an educators’ experience and communication platform, with funding from the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and technical support from Baku city Education Department.


Today marks 100th anniversary of outstanding Azerbaijani scientist-ophthalmologist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva

Today marks 100th anniversary of outstanding Azerbaijani scientist-ophthalmologist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva
The 100th anniversary of outstanding Azerbaijani scientist-ophthalmologist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva is marked on April 28. Academician Zarifa Aliyeva's research and great achievements as a scientist constitute a special stage in the history of Azerbaijani medical science. In 1942, having finished high school, she entered the Treatment and Prophylaxis Faculty of the Azerbaijan State Medical Institute, which she graduated in 1947. Then she acquired a specialization in ophthalmology in Moscow City after successfully completing the 2-year advanced training course at the All-Union Central Doctors Improvement Institute. She started his career in 1949 as a researcher at the Azerbaijan State Institute for the Improvement of Physicians and devoted her entire life to the field of ophthalmology. Eye diseases, especially trachoma, were widespread in Azerbaijan in the 1940s and 1950s. It was necessary to save people from this trouble, as well as to conduct fundamental research on another urgent problem - occupational eye diseases, to develop their effective treatment methods and preventive measures. Thus, life itself determines the topic of the young researcher's scientific research, and she devotes the initial stage of her scientific direction to the treatment of trachoma. She was going to the regions where this disease is more widespread, discovered disease centers, gave lectures to ophthalmologists, and conducted conversations among the population...



State Support Agency for Non-Governmental Organizations issues a statement regarding the mine explosion in Tartar

State Support Agency for Non-Governmental Organizations issues a statement regarding the mine explosion in Tartar
"Statement of the Supervisory Board of the Agency for State Support to Non-Governmental Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan regarding the mine explosion in Tartar
On April 26, 2023, a mine explosion occurred in the territory of the liberated Sugovushan village of Tartar region. As a result of the incident, the driver of the Community Mine Action Team of the International Eurasian Press Foundation, Babashov Khazar Tariyel oghlu, received serious injuries and his right leg was amputated below the knee.
This event should be considered as the next mine terror in the territory of Azerbaijan. During a period of nearly 30 years, Armenia not only occupied the cities and regions of the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, but also deliberately mined those areas on a massive scale in order to kill innocent people. As a result of the numerous mine explosions that took place in the liberated territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan, a total of 286 people became victims of mine terrorism and 48 of them died...

 

Projects on priority topics were discussed with the School Development Council

Projects on priority topics were discussed with the School Development Council

A round table was held with the School Development Council on April 19, 2023, at the secondary schools No. 280 named after M. Mehdiyev in Hovsan settlement, Baku, and No. 262 located in Turkan settlement, Khazar district as part of the project "Initiative to improve the school’s reputation through the development of the school community” carried out by "Umid” Support to Social Development Public Union ("Umid” SSD) and T-NETWORK, an educators’ experience and communication platform, with funding from the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and technical support from Baku city Education Department. The projects pertaining to the priority subjects were discussed at the round table in light of the survey results.


A training session on "Writing a Project Proposal" was held

A training session on "Writing a Project Proposal" was held
The members of the School Development Councils attended training on "Writing a Project Proposal” on April 14 in the settlements of Turkan, Khazar district, and Hovsan, Surakhani district as part of the project "Initiative to improve the school’s reputation through the development of the school community” carried out by "Umid” Support to Social Development Public Union ("Umid” SSD PU) and T-NETWORK, an educators’ experience and communication platform, with funding from the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and technical support from Baku city Education Department. The concept of the project proposal, the goal of the project, the description of the problem, the impact of the project, sustainability, etc. were all covered in the training. By developing project proposals on a range of subjects and engaging in group discussions, the training's participants honed their knowledge.

The State Support Agency for Non-Governmental Organizations is currently developing its strategic plan

The State Support Agency for Non-Governmental Organizations is currently developing its strategic plan
The Training Center of the State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy, which is located in Shamakhi, hosted an enlarged mobile meeting of the Supervisory Board of the State Support Agency for Non-Governmental Organizations on April 12-13, 2023. The agency reported that experienced NGO representatives, supervisory board members, and staff members were present at the conference. The main purpose of the meeting was to analyze the Agency's strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and challenges, define the mission and vision, strategic goals for 2024-2026, and prepare an action plan to achieve the strategic goals. Discussions about the creation of the "Strategic Plan of the Agency for 2024-2026" were undertaken during the meeting with the invited NGO representatives. Ideas and proposals for the Strategic Plan were presented in 4 sessions in each of the 3 groups made up of experienced NGO specialists and representatives, Supervisory Board members, and members of the Agency's executive staff. The group proposals were examined, organized, and provided as a rough draft by the participants following each session's discussion.

In-school needs were discussed at the roundtable

In-school needs were discussed at the roundtable

A round table was held with the School Development Council on April 10, 2023, at the secondary schools No. 280 named after M. Mehdiyev in Hovsan settlement, Baku, and No. 262 located in Turkan settlement, Khazar district as part of the project "Initiative to improve the school’s reputation through the development of the school community” carried out by "Umid” Support to Social Development Public Union ("Umid” SSD) and T-NETWORK, an educators’ experience and communication platform, with funding from the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and technical support from Baku city Education Department. The round table discussion focused on the needs of the school and its surroundings.


An IDP community in Yevlakh selects its Development Council within the Community Mobilization project of UNHCR

An IDP community in Yevlakh selects its Development Council within the Community Mobilization project of UNHCR
As part of the project titled "IDP Community Mobilization and Capacity Development in Mingachevir, Goranboy, and Yevlakh,” which is funded by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and carried out by "Umid” Support to Social Development Public Union, a gathering was held in Malbinəsi community in Yevlakh district to select members for Community Development Council on April 5, 2023. The project staff from "Umid” SSD PU, the Deputy Executive Representative of Malbinəsi, and community members attended the meeting (50 people: 22 women, 28 men). At the gathering, the staff members from "Umid" SSD PU briefed the attendees on the project, as well as the duties of CDC members and the selection process. The community members proposed 9 candidates for CDC membership, acclaiming their ability, initiative, and activity in addressing local issues. An open vote was taken on each candidate during the meeting, and 9 people (4 women and 5 men) were selected as members of CDC.

7 April is World Health Day

7 April is World Health Day
April 7 of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950, the celebration has aimed to create awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for the World Health Organization.
The history of World Health Day is directly linked to the formation of the World Health Organization. The World Health Organization is an agency of the United Nations that focuses on the public health of the world at large. The WHO has a constitution that countries involved in the United Nations had an opportunity to sign, and unanimously did, agreeing to the tenets laid out within to promote the general health of the globe.

 

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