Today VivaCell-MTS and Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS) joined hands to address humanitarian challenges faced by the state and society. The two Organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding for this purpose during a press conference at Armenian Red Cross Society Headquarters.

"Because we care!" is a motto that united the two organizations.

The long term cooperation between the ARCS and VivaCell-MTS will start with a very vital cause, the fight against the HIV virus, the millennium's merciless evil. Realizing the importance of awareness in prevention of the virus, the two organizations come together to raise population's awareness on HIV/AIDS prevention. The activities will involve a wide range of educational events: information materials distribution, public events, etc. 

 "We owe our society the right to know. With knowledge and awareness we can better prevent and fight any disease. Awareness and prevention are each and every one's responsibility and tolerance is required when dealing with HIV cases. Because we care we are here today," VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian stated.

Before signing the memorandum, leaders of both organizations' passed blood test for HIV analysis.