Tashkent, Jan. 29 -- Uzbekistan will annually allocate funds for the top volunteer projects. Additionally, through the Youth Affairs Agency, 5 billion soums will be allocated from the state budget to the Uzbekistan Volunteer Association in 2025.

The volunteer efforts have always been essential in addressing emergencies in Uzbekistan. One of the examples of this is COVID-19 pandemic. Volunteers actively contributed by delivering medicines and aid to the sick and needy.

During the pandemic, 870 volunteers responded to public calls at call centers. More than 7,500 youth volunteers sorted and packed donated products, and over 2,200 youth volunteers delivered these packages to around 500 locations.

The President acknowledged the efforts of ...