📚 I Believe in a Learning Fergana! 💚
Learning Cities of Uzbekistan: From Experience to Joint Action 🌍
I love Fergana! For its lush greenery, the warmth of its people, and their welcoming smiles. 🌿
On 8 October, I had the pleasure of participating in the festival “Learning Cities of Uzbekistan: From Experience to Joint Action,” which we were proud to support. 🎉
Thanks to the joint efforts of the NGO Mehrjon and the Кegional and Сity administrations of Fergana, the festival became a true celebration! 🤝
Representatives from Tashkent, Samarkand, Nukus, Jizzakh, Bukhara, Urgench, Namangan, Kokand, Kuvasay, and Karshi came together not only to share experiences but also to reflect collectively on the future of our cities. 🌍
🎶 After the exhibition, music, dancing, and puppet theatre, it was time for a serious conversation.
Today, Tashkent, Fergana, Samarkand, and Nukus are members of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. This is not only a recognition of their achievements but also a responsibility. It is essential to ensure that lifelong learning becomes a real opportunity for residents, rather than remaining just an inspiring concept. 📚✨
The active participation of young people was particularly encouraging. They highlighted the need to raise public awareness of educational opportunities, make learning more engaging and accessible, and respond to the needs of different population groups. 🌱
Another important idea emerged during the festival: bringing Uzbekistan’s four learning cities together in a network to exchange experiences, strengthen one another’s capacities, and develop joint initiatives. And this proposal came directly from the participants themselves! 🤝💡
📝 At the festival, there was a poster where everyone could leave a personal message or wish. I wrote: “I believe in a Learning Fergana!” 💚
✨ May this festival be not a finishing point, but the beginning of new joint actions!
With respect,
Tatyana Zaichenko
Head of the DVV Branch in Uzbekistan