Creative and Educational Competition "120 Minutes to Rescue" Held in Dashoguz Velayat

On October 13, 2026, Secondary School No. 25 in Dashoguz hosted the creative and educational competition "120 Minutes to Rescue" among selected students from schools across the velayat. The event was jointly organized by representatives of the Dashoguz Velayat Branch of the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan, the Main Education Directorate of Dashoguz Velayat, and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Country Office in Turkmenistan to mark International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.

The main objective of the competition was to reinforce students' knowledge of behavioral rules during emergencies, develop skills for taking proper and prompt safety measures, and raise awareness of correct actions during natural disasters and other emergency situations.

During the event, students were divided into teams and completed various engaging and educational tasks based on practical scenarios. Specifically, practical exercises were conducted on emergency response rules at school—including during earthquakes—safe evacuation procedures, and efficient actions in diverse emergency situations. Throughout the competition, the school children demonstrated not only their knowledge, but also teamwork skills, quick decision-making, mutual assistance, and safety awareness in hazardous situations.

At the conclusion of the event, winners and active participants were officially presented with encouraging gifts. Hosting such events helps enhance the younger generation's readiness for emergencies, broadens their knowledge in life safety, and develops essential skills for disaster risk reduction.