The aim of the campaign “Let’s protect each other!” launched by the Coordination Center of Azerbaijani Volunteers (AKƏM) is to raise public awareness about social distance and other rules of conduct in public places with the help of volunteers which considered as the most effective measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease. In the new phase of the campaign, volunteers launched a new exciting campaign to promote and encourage the protection of the social distance by citizens.
As part of the action in the cities and regions of the country, including 12 districts of Baku, volunteers drew circles on the asphalt, trying to promote the protection of social distance which let citizens to stand on those circles while waiting their turns. Volunteers also demonstrate the importance of visually maintaining social distance by their example.
It should be noted that the Coordination Center of Azerbaijani Volunteers was created in 27th March of 2020 in order to support the government to prevent new risks of Covid-19 with the participation of “ASAN Volunteers” organization, “Regional Development” Public Union, “One Volunteer” Student Cooperation Public Union, “Volunteer DOST” Program, “Agrarian Development Volunteers” Public Union, “Transportation Volunteers” Program, “Formula 1 Volunteers”, “Migration Volunteers” Public Union , “Customs Volunteers” Team, “Tourism Volunteers” Organization, “Eco-Volunteers” group, “AFFA and EURO 2020 Volunteers” Program and “Young Volunteers” Movement. The work of the Center is coordinated by the Youth Foundation of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Considering the slogan of “We are strong together” by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan as their priority Coordination Center of Azerbaijani Volunteers mobilized many volunteers almost in all regions and cities of the country. To date, thousands of volunteers have participated in the “Let’s protect our elders!”, “Volunteer Neighbor” and “Volunteer Donor” actions organized by the Coordination Center of Azerbaijani Volunteers (AKƏM)