“Assisting individuals in finding their path in life” — An award ceremony for visually impaired girls took place at the Tashkent branch of IT Park

On September 30th, an official award ceremony took place at the Tashkent branch of IT Park to honor visually impaired young women who completed programming courses developed with the support of IT Park.

The three-month course encompassed the fundamentals of computer operations, browser usage, and Microsoft Office as part of digital literacy training. Additionally, participants received mentorship support.

A total of 60 individuals applied to participate in the program. Eight participants, who successfully completed the course with outstanding results, were awarded certificates and Yandex Stations with Alice from IT Park. Moreover, they received laptops from local communities, which will aid them in their ongoing education.

Sherzod Babakulov, a teacher of visually impaired young women, who himself possess the same condition, shared insights into the project’s inception:

“At that time, I was already employed at the Central Library for the Blind, where I began independently teaching those who were willing. Later, IT Park became aware of us, and we joined forces, significantly facilitating the conduct of lessons.

As of now, we have trained four groups, totaling 32 individuals. I consider this an excellent outcome and, certainly not the last. I will be pleased to continue collaborating with IT Park, fostering more initiatives of this nature, thereby ensuring greater equal opportunities for everyone“.

Impressions were shared by 24-year-old Zarina and 21-year-old Madina, participants from the latest group.

“I am currently pursuing studies at the university, majoring Philology of Persian and Arabic languages. My aspiration is to attain both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in this field to translate the ancient writings of our ancestors and enrich our history. By bridging the languages of the past and the future, one can uncover many mysteries. I learned about the program through acquaintances. Throughout the course, I have acquired valuable knowledge, and I would appreciate the development of a second phase for the project with a more in-depth curriculum” shares Zarina.

“I learned about programming courses from graduates of the previous cohort and my fellow classmates. I considered it an excellent opportunity“, shares Madina. “Initially, it was challenging for me to grasp the terminology, but now, I don’t encounter any difficulties. I am about to graduate from university, but I have no intention of concluding my education. As you may know, there are special programs abroad for individuals with unique abilities, including those in medical fields. I plan to pursue a master’s degree abroad to augment my programming profile with medical expertise.

I would like to address all young women who are similar to us. There is a wise saying: ʼEducate a son, and you get one educated person, educate a daughter, and you get at least twoʼ. Therefore, donʼt be afraid to submit applications, don’t be afraid to learn. For an ordinary person, it’s relatively easy to find a path in life, as they can perform any job. In our case, things are a bit more complex, but it’s not a reason to despair. Projects like these help people find their way in life, and that is wonderful“, concludes girl.