Nigar Mammadova, Director of the DOST Centre, advocates for the inclusion of vulnerable groups, emphasising creativity and social engagement to build a more inclusive society for low-income families and people with disabilities.
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00:00Inclusivity goes beyond providing equal opportunities for everyone.
00:09All segments of the population are integral parts of the society.
00:13Ensuring inclusivity and equality is about taking targeted actions to include everyone and leave no one behind.
00:21Doce Centre for Inclusive Development and Creativity is the first and the largest institution of its kind in the South Caucasus.
00:34Our goal is to develop the skills and creative potential of the people from vulnerable groups, including low-income families, persons with disabilities and other categories.
00:47Currently, we have nearly 118 beneficiaries who are benefiting from 14 creative fields including sport, dance, music, pottery, culinary and other creative disciplines.
01:01We have implemented many projects aimed at integrating our beneficiaries, persons from vulnerable groups, into society.
01:11This includes concert programmes, masterclasses, film and theatre performances, exhibitions and also we provide psychological support services and also we are organising creative trainings.
01:25They can use the skills and knowledge gained during the trainings to reintegrate into society.
01:34This year, the organization will host COP29, which is of significant interest not only to our country but also to the global community.
01:44One of the main objectives set by the COP29 presidency is to ensure that everyone's voice is heard.
01:54Ensuring the participation of individuals from vulnerable groups in environmental protection aligns with the agenda of COP29 negotiations.
02:04The main essence of our activities includes educating our beneficiaries and involving them in environmental protection and climate change mitigation efforts.
02:17In our creative studios, we have crafted around 50 art pieces from recycled and eco-materials, giving them a second life.
02:27We presented some of these handicrafts at our centre as part of the PK of the Earth project.
02:34This project included a fashion show, an exhibition and a concert programme.
02:40A dynamic, inclusive and socially just society means sustainable and rapid development.
02:48We invite everybody to unite, share and contribute to building an inclusive society.