On August 20, 2025, in Shymkent, at the initiative of the Youth Resource Center for Internal Policy and Youth Affairs, a large-scale cleaning operation was organized as part of the “Clean Kazakhstan” republican campaign. This time, the cleanup covered the courtyards of multi-storey residential buildings located on Turkestan Street. Employees of the “Clean Country” Youth Organization and volunteer youth of the city actively participated in the event, as a result of which about 1 ton of household waste and garbage was removed using special equipment.

The peculiarity of this Saturday is that the organizing force is mainly directed at young people. It is known that the cleanliness of the environment, the neatness of streets and yards is the common responsibility of every resident. However, increasing the activity of young people in this direction, forming their ecological culture, is becoming one of the main goals today. During the event, volunteers spoke with residents and carried out explanatory work on the importance of maintaining cleanliness.

Saturday work began in the morning and continued until the evening. The courtyards, pedestrian paths and green areas of several apartment buildings on Turkestan Street were cleaned of garbage. Special equipment removed household waste on time, and young people collected garbage with their own hands, contributing to keeping the city clean. Such work contributes to the spiritual development of young people by instilling a sense of responsibility in them and benefiting society.

If we compare this event with similar clean-ups in previous years, we can see that the changes are developing in a positive direction. For example, in 2023, a city-wide clean-up was held near this very Turkestan Street. At that time, the event was mainly attended by employees of municipal institutions, and the participation of residents and young people was small. The amount of garbage collected was also limited to about 300-400 kilograms. And in the campaign organized in 2024, the share of young people increased, and students from various higher education institutions of the city began to participate. That year, about 600 kilograms of garbage were collected.

The 2025 Shabbat was the most productive step after this two-year experiment. First, the number of participants increased, as evidenced by the mobilization of specialists from several institutions and more than 50 young volunteers. Second, in addition to the number of equipment, the quality of organization also improved. Third, cleaning work was not limited to garbage collection, but was also supplemented with educational activities for residents. These changes indicate that Shabbat has raised its place and significance in society to a new level.

Such environmental campaigns not only ensure the cleanliness of the city, but also increase the ecological culture of residents. Especially for young people, these events are like a big educational school. They not only contribute to the beautification of the city through their work, but also feel the need to protect nature with their hearts. Usually, the topic of ecology is explained to young people mostly in theory, but such practical events have a much deeper impact on their minds.

In general, the main goal of the "Clean Kazakhstan" campaign is to protect the environment, encourage residents to take care of nature, and most importantly, to form a culture of cleanliness in society. In recent years, systematic work has been carried out in this direction in Shymkent. The city administration and various government agencies organize weekly clean-ups, attracting representatives of various industries. Each clean-up is not just a garbage collection event, it is a social movement that unites people and mobilizes them for a common goal.

After the clean-up on August 20, a particularly upbeat mood was observed among young people. They posted photos and videos on social networks, urging others to protect nature. This is also a new aspect of modern clean-up - not only cleaning up the area, but also contributing to the spread of environmental ideas at a social level.

Thus, the Saturday event held on August 20 made a real contribution to the growth of the ecological culture of Shymkent. The activity of young people and the support of residents increased the effectiveness of this event. The achievements compared to previous years prove that the environmental policy of our city is gradually becoming a stable system. It is expected that such initiatives will continue in the future, and with the participation of young people, the city's cleanliness and care for the environment will rise to a new level.

For the residents of Shymkent, such clean-up days are not just a day of cleanliness, but are becoming a good tradition that unites society and increases everyone's love for nature. The clean-up day on August 20, 2025 was another clear proof of this trend.