On August 11, 2025, another large-scale clean-up day was held in the Al-Farabi district of Shymkent as part of the republican campaign "Taza Kazakhstan". This event became part of a series of environmental initiatives that take place in the city on a regular basis and unite residents, utilities, educational institutions and activists in an effort to make the city cleaner and more comfortable.

The action was aimed not only at cleaning the area, but also at developing environmental thinking among city residents. The organizers emphasize: clean streets and courtyards are not a one-time action, but the result of the constant responsibility of each resident for their area. That is why not only utility workers took part in the cleanup, but also schoolchildren, students, pensioners, entrepreneurs and simply caring city residents.

During the work, courtyards, sidewalks, squares and green areas were cleared. Teams of participants collected household waste, removed dry branches, trimmed bushes, and mowed weeds. An important part of the work was devoted to cleaning irrigation ditches, which is of direct importance for improving the drainage system and preventing flooding during rains.

With the help of specialized equipment, the collected garbage was quickly removed from the district. The use of loaders, garbage trucks and mowers allowed to significantly increase the volume of work performed compared to what could have been done manually.

This year's special feature was that the event took place in the summer, in conditions of high temperatures, when such events are traditionally held less frequently. Nevertheless, this did not prevent a large number of participants from gathering, which indicates increased activity of the population and support for environmental ideas.

If you compare it with similar events of previous years, you can notice several changes. For example, in 2023, "Taza Kazakhstan" was mainly attended by public utilities and small groups of activists. Cleanups were held mainly in the spring and autumn, and their goal was to clean up the most polluted areas.

By 2025, the format had changed significantly. Now the events are held more often, cover more locations, and combine not only cleaning, but also educational work. During the last clean-up, participants were told about the importance of separate waste collection, recycling plastic and glass, and how small daily habits can reduce the burden on the environment. Mini-quizzes and tasks on environmental topics were prepared for children, which makes the event also educational.

In addition, it is worth noting the growth of technical equipment. If previously the main emphasis was placed on manual labor, now modern machines and equipment are actively used to help volunteers. This allows more tasks to be completed in less time and achieve a more noticeable result.

In historical perspective, clean-up days in Shymkent have always been an integral part of city life. Even in the Soviet period, they served as a tool for team building and involving people in socially useful activities. However, back then, the emphasis was on the process of collective work itself, while today the main focus is on the long-term result - changing people's attitudes towards the environment and strengthening the habit of maintaining cleanliness constantly.

The example of the Al Farabi district in 2025 demonstrates how such initiatives have evolved: from simple cleanups to systemic actions, where both physical work and information support play an equal role. The organizers understand that one day a year is not enough if citizens do not take on the responsibility of monitoring the condition of their street or yard on a daily basis.

It is also important that representatives of different age and social groups began to participate in the action. The presence of schoolchildren and students indicates that the ideas of environmental responsibility are being passed on to the younger generation, and the participation of pensioners shows that caring for cleanliness is a value that unites everyone without exception.

Business also made a contribution. Some entrepreneurs allocated funds for the purchase of inventory and consumables, and some organized the delivery of drinking water for the participants. Such support strengthens the interaction between the local community and business, creating conditions for jointly solving environmental problems.

As a result, the clean-up day on August 11 became an example of how to combine physical work on improvement with an educational mission, inspiring people to take care of the city every day. This event showed that "Taza Kazakhstan" in Shymkent is not just a one-time campaign, but a whole movement that is becoming larger, more technically equipped and more meaningful year after year.

If the pace and format of work are maintained, then in the coming years we can expect that participation in such events will become a natural part of the city culture, and Shymkent will be able to claim the title of one of the cleanest and most environmentally responsible cities in the country.