Over a thousand youth contributing to the progress of the Almaty region's development
News Article: "Zhasyl El" Youth Program Empowers Almaty's Youth and Promotes Environmental Stewardship
The "Zhasyl El" program in the Almaty region, a youth volunteer initiative, is making strides in fostering environmental stewardship among young people while contributing to social development. Over the past three years, the program has employed around 3,000 young people aged 14 to 35, with plans to engage over 1,000 more this season[1].
The program, which is part of the national "Taza Qazaqstan" program, will run for two months and will be carried out in nine districts and two cities of the region[2]. Participants will be engaged in beautification and greening of territories, cleaning public zones, and promoting ecological culture[5].
The majority of the young people who receive work through the program reside in rural areas, with particular attention given to supporting youth from socially vulnerable groups, large families, and the NEET category[6]. Each participant will receive around 85,000 tenge per month[4].
The regional administration has highlighted the benefits of the "Zhasyl El" project for the youth, cities, and the environment. On the first day of the season, young people cleaned the shoreline of the Kapchagay Reservoir[7]. The program, in addition to beautifying cities and villages, also aims to prevent environmental pollution[8].
An awareness campaign was conducted among vacationers to promote ecological culture and prevent environmental pollution. However, no information about special uniforms being provided to participants or changes in the duration of the program's season or the amount of money participants receive was provided[9].
The "Zhasyl El" project, launched to teach youth the importance of work and foster a responsible attitude towards the environment, has been instrumental in implementing environmental initiatives nationwide through its volunteers[3]. These include ecological education camps, conservation activities, and raising awareness among youth about sustainable practices[4].
In summary, "Zhasyl El" combines youth employment through organized labor brigades and volunteer opportunities with impactful environmental projects in the Almaty region and nationwide, fostering empowered and environmentally conscious young citizens over the recent years[3][4].
Science and environmental-science initiatives are integrated into the "Zhasyl El" project, as participants are encouraged to learn about sustainable practices and ecological culture during their work. This aligns with their lifestyle, as they are also involved in home-and-garden activities, such as beautifying territories and promoting green spaces.
