Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

The congratulation states:

“The rise of the volunteer movement in modern Azerbaijan is associated with the name of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev. It was precisely after the return of the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev to power that significant progress in the field of volunteering began. Cooperation was strengthened in engaging volunteers and using their expertise in fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors and civil society. In 1998, a joint project of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Tourism, the UN Development Program, and the UN Volunteers Program was launched, and as a result of this work, a strong volunteer team was established in Azerbaijan.

The high attention and care of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev and the First Vice President, Mehriban Aliyeva as well as their active support to this sphere, have not only ensured the current high level of development of volunteering but also created new opportunities for youths. The adoption of the law about “Volunteer Activities” by the Milli Majlis in 2009 played a major role in the development of volunteering activities in Azerbaijan, and through the “ASAN” volunteer movement, an important tradition of involving volunteers in the activities of state bodies was established. Especially in recent years, tens of thousands of volunteers have been involved in organizing prestigious international events hosted by Azerbaijan at a high level. As a result of such events, a volunteer base with great potential and rich experience has been formed in Azerbaijan, which can be brought to the international level.

Volunteering has become a way of life for our youth, expanding into many areas of activity. The Central Scientific Library of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences also created conditions for involving youth distinguished by creativity, initiative, innovative thinking, and a modern worldview in library activities. This has expanded the scope of activities of this temple of science and ensured the participation of youths in organizing interesting and large-scale events, as well as in the library’s implementation of social and creative projects. With the support of the President of ANAS and in accordance with the order issued on June 24, 2024, by the Director of CSL, Doctor of Technical Sciences Huseyn Huseynov, the “CSL Volunteers” project started to be realized for the first time in the library space of Azerbaijan at the Central Scientific Library of ANAS.

The first volunteer movement in ANAS was established precisely at the Central Scientific Library. For several months now, volunteers have been acquiring practical knowledge in library work, engaging in activities in specific areas, developing as professional librarians. They are also actively participating in enhancing the efficiency of the library’s work.

On the occasion of International Volunteer Day, I extend my congratulations to all volunteers, including the volunteers of the Central Scientific Library and wish them success in their future activities”.

Isa Habibbeyli

President of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

Academician

December 5, 2024 

Reyhan Majidli, Public Relations, Press and Information Department of the Presidium Administration of ANAS

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