HSBC Bank Armenia directed AMD 55 million for implementation of education projectsOctober 20, 2010 - 12:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Since its launch in 2007, 1500 children from underprivileged communities in Armenia have benefited from HSBC Global Education Trust’s “Future First” program, HSBC Bank Armenia said in a press release. This USD 10 million program has reached out to more than 344,000 children in 45 countries over the past 5 years. In total, AMD 55 million has been directed towards the implementation of education projects in Armenia through local NGOs. Among the grant application winners are: 2010 – “Liarzhek Kyanq” and “Future is Yours”; 2009 – “Children of Armenia Fund” (COAF); 2008 – “Junior Achievement of Armenia” (JAA). All four NGOs work directly for the well-being of underprivileged children, providing access to vital education and life skills, aimed at delivering support and a lasting impact in the lives of children in care. “At HSBC we are convinced that investing in education is central to sustainable development and one of the most powerful instruments known to reduce poverty and inequality. I am proud that HSBC makes it possible to create lasting change in Armenia, by enabling children from marginalized and disadvantaged communities to access opportunities for their own advancement”, said Astrid Clifford, Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Armenia. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Partner news | Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. |