Ganja: BP today announced the successful completion of a social initiative jointly implemented with ADA University and ADA University Foundation in Ganja and Gazakh. An event was held at ADA University Gazakh Centre on 13 December to mark this achievement.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the project aimed to strengthen teachers’ capacity to recognize and address mental health challenges among schoolchildren, contributing to the prevention of more serious mental health crises. The overall goal of the project was to equip teachers with the necessary skills to recognize early signs of mental health challenges in children and provide initial support and early intervention.
As part of the project, a comprehensive training programme was developed for schoolteachers on identifying mental health issues and applying early intervention tools. Throughout the year, this 40-hour training programme was delivered to approximately 60 schoolteachers from regional schools, enhancing their understanding of mental health issues, child psychology, and emotional well-being. The programme was structured into four groups of 15-20 teachers each, with the training for each group lasting for two months and combining offline and online weekend sessions.
The project also enabled the establishment of teacher support networks to foster peer learning and continuous development, enabling teachers to share experiences and challenges in addressing mental health issues. Addressing the event, Khalid Rajabov, BP’s head of social investment for the Azerbaijan-Georgia-Trkiye region, emphasized the importance of such initiatives, noting that fostering awareness and equipping teachers with the right tools and knowledge contributes to healthier learning environments and long-term community well-being.
Natig Hajiyev, ADA University Foundation president, highlighted the project’s reflection of their long-term commitment to strengthening business-education collaboration and contributing to meaningful social responsibility initiatives. He extended gratitude to BP for its continuous partnership and expressed eagerness to advance the collaboration further.
The project was implemented by ADA University Foundation, with BP’s contribution amounting to 240,488 AZN ($141,464).