OFFICIAL CHRONICLE OF THE PAST DAYS:

Leyla Aliyeva got acquainted with a number of social and cultural objects in Addis Ababa

Leyla Aliyeva got acquainted with a number of social and cultural facilities in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.

Leyla Aliyeva first visited the Berhan Boarding School for the Visually Impaired.

The school, built under the patronage and initiative of Ethiopia's first lady Zinas Tayachev, serves more than 300 visually impaired and visually impaired students from 9th to 12th grade selected from all regions of the country. The school adapts the national curriculum to the needs of its students, using Braille, audio resources and computer screen reader technology. In addition to core academic subjects, students receive training in Braille, orientation and mobility, life skills and music, handicrafts, and computer use. Combining academic learning with practical skills, Berhan Boarding School for the Visually Impaired enables students to succeed in higher education and prepare for independent, productive lives in society.

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Later, Leyla Aliyeva visited the "Lenegewa" Women's Rehabilitation and Skills Development Center.

It was reported that the activity of the center, which was built on the initiative of the mayor of Addis-Ababa, Mrs. Adanech Abiebe, is aimed at improving the living conditions of about a thousand women who are facing a miserable life and who are victims of human trafficking. The center, which operates on the principle of a comprehensive approach, consists of 13 buildings. It includes modern classrooms, dormitories, vocational training centers, workshops, as well as psychological and medical support departments.

It has been reported that women from vulnerable groups admitted to the institution are involved in 3-6 month intensive training programs that provide them with the necessary skills to get a job in the future.

Courses are offered in computer literacy, textiles and sewing, electronics, beauty services, food services for organizing events and other areas so that they can use their potential at the maximum level.

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Leyla Aliyeva also got acquainted with the National Palace of Ethiopia.

The palace embodies the legacy of the monarchs of this country and the indomitable spirit of the people. The history of the palace is closely related to the stories of power, tradition and modernity that have shaped the country for centuries. Built in 1955 to celebrate Emperor Haile Selassie's silver jubilee, the palace was gifted to him by his wife Menen Asfav. Designed by Italian architect Raffaele Petrone, the building combines local architectural motifs with international styles, reflecting the country's cultural diversity and global connections.

The museum displays the emperor's rich car collection, as well as the palace complex decorated with fountains, statues and dense greenery.