On December 3, 2025, an environmental campaign called "Clean Thursday" was organized in Shymkent. The event was attended by Erbol Baikonysov, Deputy Executive Secretary of the Shymkent city branch of the "AMANAT" party, employees of the city and district branches of the party, activists of the "Zhastar Ruhy" youth wing, as well as workers of the city's public utilities. In total, about 50 people took part in the campaign and worked voluntarily.

The main goal of the "Clean Thursday" campaign is to provide a clean and comfortable environment for residents and guests of the city to relax. In particular, it is planned to improve the environmental situation by collecting garbage in public places, collecting dead tree branches and cleaning grass clippings. This time, the cleanup was organized in Abai Park, where participants were engaged in collecting garbage in the park, while city utilities specialists systematically carried out cleaning work using special equipment.

The meaning and results of the campaign

Special attention is paid to the formation of the ecological culture of residents by holding the "Clean Thursday" campaign in the city. Creating a clean, green and comfortable environment for residents and guests of the city is one of the priorities of the city authorities. Participants in the Saturday rally in Abai Park set an example for residents by collecting garbage and promoting environmental responsibility in society.

During the campaign, dead tree branches, grass clippings, and household waste were removed to specially designated areas. The participants' efforts were aimed at beautifying the city environment, improving the sanitary condition of the park, and creating a clean recreation area for residents. Such measures not only improve the ecological situation, but also help change people's attitudes towards nature.

Work done since the beginning of the year

Since the beginning of 2025, the "Clean Thursday" campaign has been held 49 times. During this time, a total of about 46 tons of household and garbage waste have been removed from the courtyards of apartment buildings and city streets. In addition, more than 4 thousand city residents voluntarily participated in the campaigns, increasing society's responsibility for cleanliness.

Party representatives and activists from youth organizations who participated in the action shared their opinions:

— The “Clean Thursday” campaign, based on the support and participation of city residents for a clean environment, is one of our ongoing initiatives. We will continue to hold such environmental events throughout the city in the future, — he noted.

Social and environmental significance

The "Clean Thursday" campaign is not just about collecting garbage, it is a comprehensive event aimed at forming an ecological culture. Promoting environmental discipline among urban residents and young people and increasing interest in nature protection are among the main directions of the campaign.

Participants of the Saturday event held in Abai Park discussed issues of nature protection, keeping the city clean, and increasing greenery during garbage collection. In addition, participants of the event demonstrated social activity and shared their experiences. These events contribute to increasing the environmental awareness and sense of responsibility of young people and residents.

Participants' opinions and experiences

Activists from youth organizations who participated in the action share their opinions:

— "Clean Thursday" is not just a holiday, it is a social initiative that allows people to change their attitude towards nature. We feel comfortable only when every corner of the city is clean. By participating in this campaign, we set an example for city residents and contribute to the development of ecological culture, — he noted.

Party workers also emphasized the importance of the campaign: the activity of residents, the participation of public organizations, and coordinated work with government agencies will make it possible to consistently make the city environment clean and comfortable.

Plans for the future

Party representatives and organizers plan to continue holding "Clean Thursday" events on a regular basis in the future. Systematic work will be carried out to clean city streets, parks, school and kindergarten territories, and public spaces.

In addition, various information and educational activities will continue to encourage voluntary participation of residents, strengthen environmental culture, and increase youth activity. These activities will create a comfortable, clean, green, and favorable environment for city residents and guests.

Conclusion

The "Clean Thursday" campaign on December 3, 2025 is an important event aimed at creating a sustainable environmental culture in the city, increasing the social responsibility of residents, and improving public spaces. About 50 citizens who participated in the Saturday event held in Abai Park contributed to the beautification of the city environment by volunteering, collecting garbage, and disposing of dead tree branches and grass clippings in appropriate places.

The 49 actions held since the beginning of the year and the removal of 46 tons of garbage, as well as the participation of more than 4 thousand city residents, prove the social and environmental significance of the "Clean Thursday" campaign. These initiatives are the result of constant work aimed at creating a clean, green and comfortable environment for the recreation of city residents and guests.

According to party representatives and organizers, environmental actions will continue regularly throughout the city, contributing to increasing the activity and responsibility of residents, beautifying the city environment, and increasing greenery.

The "Clean Thursday" campaign is a model for city residents, an experience for young people, and a permanent initiative that promotes ecological culture. Through this event, the streets, parks, and public spaces of Shymkent are becoming cleaner, more comfortable, and more welcoming.