Azercell’s social project contestapproached its final stage

Seven projects have beenqualified for the final round of the contest held under the motto “Empowering lives!”

The social project competition promoting digital inclusion in the social area, announced by Azercell Telekom in May has moved to its final stage. The contest is aimed to boostcommunity engagementand toinstigate its closer involvement in the development processes, as well as to support the welfare ofvulnerable social groups. Focused on projects in education, culture and public health, the evaluators gave a higherpriority to initiativessupporting the development of digital environment, social inclusion and further improvement of societal well-being through technology.

To ensure transparency and objectivity of the assessment process, the jury board composedof Azercellemployees,as well as external experts from public and private institutions has been formed.

During a one-month selection process, more than 20 applicationswere reviewed, and seven projects that best metselection criteriahave been chosenforthe final round.

Non-governmental and non-profit organizationspresentedtheir projects aimed at popularization of Azerbaijani literature, integration of women in ICT, integration of people with physicaldisabilitiesinto a productive and active social life.Contestantsanswered jury’s questions about sustainability of the projects and their impact on society.

Upon final evaluation by the jury board three best projects will receive grant from Azercell for their implementation.

The principles of corporate social responsibility have always been in “Azercell Telekom’s” top priority. The company initiated and supported projects that benefited the development of the society in many aspects. Over 25 years the companyhas spent more than 22 million US dollars on social projects in education, culture, sports, health, digital literacy and other fields.

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