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The UNDP Resident Representative Ms. Consuelo Vidal told the audience that it is very important to allow schoolchildren to actively participate in solving their own problems, and to stimulate their creativity and self-confidence.

“Best School Projects” initiatives have been already implemented in Russia and Ukraine as UC RUSAL is conducting a comprehensive range of social programs in the regions, especially programs in the youth development.

Director Mr. Georgy Avetikyan, UC RUSAL ARMENAL said that this project is a first step of the UC RUSAL’s long term social commitment in Armenia. “UC RUSAL has a long and successful record of social and community relations programs as this is a key element of the company’s sustainable development in the regions of UC RUSAL's presence”.

Under this project schoolchildren from 7 to 11 grades will provide creative solutions to improve their schools and will have to compete for the funding. Everything in this project, from the proposal development to project execution, is done by youngsters.

The contest will be launched in early November and total of ten schools and two special proposals will be funded. 

About UC RUSAL
United Company RUSAL (www.rusal.com) is the global leader in the aluminum industry, accounting for approximately 12% and 15% of global production of aluminum and alumina respectively. The company was founded in March 2007 and it operates in 70 countries worldwide with employee force of 100,000 people in 19 countries. UC RUSAL social projects among others include ‘100 Best Projects’ involved in teamwork and socially beneficial activities; ‘100 Sport Projects’ and “Into the future together” social rehabilitation program directed for orphans,

About UNDP Armenia
The Global Compact Armenia is a project of the United Nations Development Programme launched in 2006 to promote the corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Armenia.

Contacts:
Vera Kurochkina
Vera.Kurochkina@rusal.ru  
Tel: +7 495 720 5170

Arman Valesyan
Arman.valesyan@undp.org
Tel:   + 37410 547268
Fax:  + 37410 543811

 

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