OREANDA-NEWS. August 07, 2008. With AMD 25 million assistance from VivaCell, 3 new recreation grounds have been opened in the city of Charentsavan, reported the press-centre of VivaCell.

VivaCell allocated the funds based on its goal to promote active sport among children and make it a permanent part of their lifestyle.

In line with its Corporate Social Responsibility policy, Armenia’s leading mobile operator VivaCell makes social contributions in the spheres, which, in the long run, will have positive impact on the quality of life of people by reducing health-related risks. One of such spheres is the promotion of healthy lifestyles and creation of respective conditions.

The construction works were realized through co-financing agreement between VivaCell and the Municipality of Charentsavan, having contributed AMD 25 and 12 million respectively for the construction of recreation grounds in 3 different districts of the city.

As early as this spring VivaCell General Manager expressed his willingness to include Charentsavan in the list of VivaCell CSR activities in 2008. After a time, the Mayor of Charentsavan Hakob Shahgaldyan initiated a series of community discussions to identify the sphere where the funds provided by VivaCell would be spent. As a result, it was decided to direct the financial assistance of VivaCell toward building recreation grounds in 3 districts of the city with the goal to promote sport and at the same time to create a place for recreation for teenagers. As of July 25, the construction works were over.

The ceremony of opening the recreation grounds was attended by VivaCell General Manager. Congratulating the residents of Charentzavan, Ralph Yirikian said: “On behalf of the whole company I would like to congratulate the residents of Charentsavan, and in particular, its young people, with the construction of these nice recreation grounds. I hope that young people will devote a significant portion of their time doing sport exercises, will learn and engage in new and interesting sports, to become physically fit and keep away from unhealthy practices. VivaCell will keep on supporting the Armenian youth in the future as well”.