On August 20, the next weekly meeting was held in the Al-Farabi district of Shymkent as part of the “Clean Kazakhstan” environmental campaign. This event was organized at the initiative of the district akim’s office, and was actively attended by employees of state institutions and specialists of the Al-Farabi municipal state enterprise. The main goal of the meeting was to create a comfortable environment for city residents, contribute to the reduction of household waste, and strengthen environmental culture.

More than 70 people were involved in the event, including akimat employees, municipal specialists, volunteer youth, and active residents. In addition, 4 special vehicles were used for garbage collection, resulting in the removal of about 6 tons of waste. This is one of the big steps taken to maintain cleanliness in the district.

Since Al-Farabi district covers the central part of Shymkent, it is densely populated and the amount of household waste collected is larger than in other regions. Therefore, the district akimat regularly organizes cleanliness and order maintenance activities. Previously, such clean-ups were systematically organized and showed their results with the participation of residents.

Compared to previous years, this year's Sabbath has a number of features. For example, in the environmental actions organized in 2022, there was a decrease in the level of participation of residents. Most often, akimat employees and municipal specialists participated. However, in this year's events, it can be seen that the activity of young volunteers has increased, and residents have joined them of their own free will. This is clear evidence that an environmental culture is gradually forming among the population.

In addition, the use of machinery and equipment has also improved in recent years. While in the past, manual collection was the norm on Saturdays, special trucks, loading equipment, and mechanisms for transporting garbage containers are now widely used. As a result, work productivity has increased, and it has become possible to remove large volumes of garbage in a short time.

According to the residents of the district, the regular holding of such Saturdays is one of the most effective ways of environmental education. Because people not only contribute to the cleanliness of their yard or street, but also form the habit of protecting nature and being attentive to the environment. The active participation of young people in particular will contribute to the strengthening of environmental culture in the future.

Another feature of this Saturday is the increased social responsibility. Local businessmen and heads of institutions are also interested in and supporting the event. Some organizations are independently organizing cleaning work in their territories, setting an example for residents. This trend has strengthened the understanding in society that "city cleanliness is a common responsibility for all of us."

Based on the experience of previous years, it is important to maintain sanitary cleanliness throughout the year, not just during the Sabbath. For example, during the 2021 campaign "Clean City - Bright Future" held in the city, several Sabbaths were organized in the spring months, and as a result, the streets were cleaned, but household garbage increased again in the summer. This year, the district akimat introduced a regular schedule to prevent such shortcomings and made it a tradition to hold weekly cleaning events.

From this perspective, the results of the 2025 Sabbaths are much more effective. Firstly, they are becoming a systematic work, not just a one-time event. Secondly, the activity of residents is increasing and support is being provided by society. Thirdly, the use of modern technology is saving time and helping to improve the quality of work.

Cleanup efforts in the Al-Farabi district will continue in the future. The district akim's office has set the main task of expanding measures in this direction and increasing the participation of residents. In addition, the issues of forming a culture of waste disposal, preventing spontaneous landfills, and maintaining green areas are not left on the agenda.

In general, the Sabbilik, which took place on August 20, made a significant contribution to improving the ecological situation in the Al-Farabi district. It was not only a cleaning operation, but also an important event that increased the collective responsibility of society and called on residents to unite. Compared to previous years, the quality and scope of this year's Sabbilik expanded, and the results were significantly higher.

Cleanliness is a measure of culture. Therefore, each resident's contribution not only improves the appearance of the city, but also guarantees a clean and comfortable environment for future generations.