On November 6, 2025, a large-scale environmental campaign, "Clean Thursday," took place in Shymkent. The main cleanup efforts were organized in the city's Turansky District, where residents, utility workers, activists, young people, and pensioners worked together to clean up streets, courtyards, and public spaces. The event took the form of a citywide cleanup day, aimed at maintaining cleanliness and improving sanitary conditions in the city, as well as instilling in residents the habit of caring for the environment.

Representatives of various age groups and social groups took part in the event. Everyone was provided with the necessary equipment: gloves, garbage bags, brooms, and rakes. Participants collected trash, collected fallen leaves, cleaned ditches, and maintained green spaces and squares. Many noted that participating in such events strengthens community spirit, unites people of different generations, and fosters a sense of responsibility for their hometown.

In particular, pensioners shared their experiences, young people demonstrated activity and enthusiasm, and children and their parents learned about environmental stewardship. As the organizers emphasized, participation in such events not only helps improve the environmental situation but also instills in participants a sense of pride in their city. The "Clean Thursday" cleanup events have already become a tradition in Shymkent, attracting more and more volunteers each year.

According to Yerbol Baikonysov, Deputy Executive Secretary of the city branch of the Amanat party, regularly holding such events is an important part of the city's environmental policy. "We urge Shymkent residents to take care of the city's cleanliness. After all, cleanliness is the key to health. For Shymkent to become truly green and welcoming, it's important to hold such events regularly. When our surroundings are clean, we become cleaner both spiritually and environmentally," he noted.

Since the beginning of the year, the "Clean Thursday" campaign has been held in Shymkent 43 times. During this time, thousands of tons of trash have been removed from the city, and over 3,000 people have participated. These results demonstrate the high level of citizen engagement and the effectiveness of the collaborative work between citizens, activists, and municipal services. Furthermore, regular cleanups help foster a lasting habit of keeping courtyards, streets, and public spaces clean.

The campaign focused on cleaning irrigation ditches, which play a vital role in the city's drainage system. Clogged with debris and fallen leaves, irrigation ditches can lead to street flooding during rainfall and worsen sanitary conditions in the area. Therefore, participants actively removed debris from gutters, cleared canals, and ensured that water could drain freely.

In addition, fallen leaves were collected and lawns and sidewalks cleared of household waste. Throughout the day, volunteers worked in areas pre-assigned by the organizers. This allowed for a larger area to be covered and the participants' efforts to be utilized most effectively.

The organizers of the event noted that such events not only help improve the city's appearance but also raise residents' environmental awareness. Participants were able to see the results of their efforts immediately: clean streets, tidy courtyards, green spaces, and litter-free ditches. For many, this served as an incentive to continue maintaining their neighborhoods even after the official event concluded.

Volunteers also noted that teamwork brings people together and fosters a sense of community. Young people actively learned from the older generation, while pensioners shared their knowledge about caring for nature and keeping the city clean. Thus, the campaign not only addresses the practical challenges of cleaning the area but also serves an educational function, instilling in participants a respect for the environment.

The city's public utilities provided logistical support for the event, including equipment delivery, waste removal, and participant safety monitoring. All work was carried out in compliance with sanitary standards, which not only improved the city's appearance but also enhanced the sanitary and hygienic conditions of public spaces.

The "Clean Thursday" event in the Turansky District demonstrated that the combined efforts of residents, activists, and city services can significantly improve the city's condition in a short period of time. Participants noted that such events foster a habit of caring for cleanliness and order, as well as create a favorable atmosphere for communication and collaboration.

Beyond the practical benefits, participating in the campaign also has a social impact. Connecting with neighbors, working together, and helping clean up create a sense of community and strengthen community ties. Such campaigns become an important element of urban culture, instilling in people the habit of caring for their neighborhood and the city as a whole.

Following the event, all participants received words of gratitude from the organizers and the opportunity to share their impressions of the work accomplished. Many noted that participating in the campaign gave them a sense of personal significance, pride in their city, and a desire to continue to promote cleanliness in their everyday lives.

The campaign demonstrated that even small individual efforts add up to significant results. Clean streets, tidy courtyards, cleared ditches, and parks make the city comfortable to live in and improve the quality of the urban environment. Regularly holding such events instills a sense of environmental responsibility in residents and maintains a high level of environmental awareness.

Thus, the "Clean Thursday" campaign in Shymkent on November 6, 2025, became a successful example of the joint efforts of city residents, municipal services, and activists. The results were clean streets, well-maintained courtyards, safe pedestrian areas, and restored irrigation ditches. The event confirmed the importance of regularly holding environmental campaigns to maintain cleanliness and order in the city, instilling in residents the habit of caring for their hometown, and creating a favorable urban environment for all generations.