In this issue:

- KYIVSTAR TO LAUNCH CAREER PROJECT FOR YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Kyivstar has launched a new social project aimed at providing specialized learning tools for youth with musculoskeletal problems. The move comes as part of the company’s nationwide charity initiative called "For People, For Country!". As part of this initiative, Kyivstar plans to equip the multimedia rooms in 10 Ukrainian boarding schools for children with musculoskeletal problems. The company will also develop, along with psychologists and experts in the professional orientation, workshops to help young people choose a future profession.

- NADRA BANK TO LAUNCH NATIONAL ’GIVE JOY TO CHILDREN!’ CAMPAIGN

In early December the Dytyachy Svit foundation established by Nadra Bank, along with the Tovarystvo Pryyateli Ditey Charity Fund, kicked off their national "Give Joy to Children!" campaign to benefit orphanages nationwide. Over December 2011 and January 2012 more than 20,000 children from socially vulnerable groups and orphans will receive Christmas presents and participate in different Christmas-themed shows. As part of the campaign the staff of Nadra Bank and more than 10,000 volunteers from approximately 30 NGOs will collect Christmas gifts, prepare festive shows, lead interactive games and conduct various holiday workshops for the kids.

- LIFE:) TO START ’LIFE:) VOLUNTEERS’ PROGRAM

In early December Ukrainian GSM operator life:) launched a new program called "life:) volunteers", which aims to support the company’s employee volunteer program in support of charitable initiatives country-wide. All employees may join the program and support any initiative posted on the life:) corporate website. These initiatives include selling hand-made items on the site’s online fair, giving a workshop for orphans and helping orphaned children buy much-needed goods and equipment, which would be brought to their orphanages by life:) volunteers. On the eve of St. Nicholas’ Day, Dec. 19, life:) employees have started the first phase of this program by helping two Ukrainian orphanages. The aim of this project is not only to help these orphanages, but also to involve the maximum number of employees in this effort and thereby uniting them in their pursuit of one goal.

For further information: CSR News in Ukraine