On August 9, 2025, a special environmental event took place in Shymkent. As part of the republican environmental campaign "Birgemiz: Taza Alem", organized to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Constitution, a large-scale Saturday was held in Abai Park. Volunteer youth, public activists, representatives of the local akimat and city residents participated in this event, focusing on the common goal of increasing environmental culture and showing compassion for their native city.

During the campaign, the park area and the vicinity of the Abai monument were cleaned, garbage and weeds were collected from the flower beds. Participants contributed to improving the environment and creating a comfortable, clean recreation area for residents. This Saturday was not limited to garbage collection, but was aimed at raising the environmental awareness of young people and increasing their love for their homeland.

If we recall similar events in previous years, the peculiarity of this campaign is immediately noticeable. For example, in Shymkent in 2024 and 2023, the main task was to collect and remove garbage from various parts of the city. Yes, such cleaning works are important, but they often have a temporary effect and are not enough to deeply form a culture of living in harmony with nature. And the “Birgemiz: Taza Alem” campaign was not limited to physical cleanliness, but aimed to influence the minds of residents.

The 2022-2023 Sabbaths were mostly seasonal. After them, within a few weeks, garbage would accumulate on the city streets again, and the situation in green areas would return to the same. It is known that such short-term measures are ineffective. And this 2025 campaign set the goal of laying the foundation for sustainable environmental initiatives. The organizers noted the need not only to hold the Sabbath annually, but also to continue environmental education work in the interim periods.

Abai Park is one of the cultural places that is often visited by residents and guests of the city. Cleaning and beautification work here is important not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also from a historical and spiritual point of view. Tidying up the area around the Abai monument is a sign of respect for the great personality. The participation of young people in cleaning and beautifying such facilities increases their civic responsibility.

During the weekend, participants discussed ideas for improving the park, not only cleaning, but also installing benches made from environmentally friendly materials, increasing the number of separate trash cans for recyclables, installing a small fountain or sprinklers for refreshing water in the summer, and increasing lighting in the winter. All of these suggestions are aimed at improving the city's ecology and aesthetics.

Another important aspect of the campaign is the call for young people to an active civic position. According to the participants, this sabbatical encouraged them not to be indifferent to the fate of their native city and to support any public initiative. The feeling “I am a part of Shymkent” awakened in the hearts of each participant. The basis of this feeling is environmental culture and responsibility.

Compared to previous events, the 2025 campaign is distinguished by its high social and educational value. While previous Saturdays were often organized by the akimat or municipal services, this time various groups of society - volunteers, students, and active citizens - came together and jointly implemented the initiative. This is a real example of the unification of public forces.

The activity and enthusiasm of the participants showed the true spirit of the campaign. They perceived this event not as just a holiday, but as a symbol of charity and unity for the common good. They proved that environmental charity is not just about collecting garbage, but a systematic activity aimed at leaving a clean and comfortable city for future generations.

In general, the "Birgemiz: Taza Alem" campaign has begun a new stage in the environmental movement in Shymkent. This initiative may become an example for other districts and regions in the future. If such regular and targeted events continue, the city will not only become more beautiful, but the attitude of residents towards nature will also radically change.

Today's action is a step towards the future. It showed that everyone can contribute to nature conservation and how important this contribution is. The activity and responsibility of Shymkent youth will undoubtedly make a significant contribution to strengthening the ecological culture in the city.