Amsterdam and Kyiv, 14 February 2024 – VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ:VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON)), a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, and its wholly-owned subsidiary Kyivstar announced today that together with partners, Kyivstar raised 180 million hryvnas, or 4.8 million USD, for Ukraine's demining within the scope of their "We Live Here" project.
Kyivstar and charity foundation Come Back Alive initiated the fundraising campaign "We Live Here" in May 2023 with a goal to raise UAH175 million for demining equipment. Generous contributions from the Ukrainian and international businesses including from VEON and Kyivstar, and the continuous support of Kyivstar customers and employees as well as from prominent figures of art and culture have helped to surpass the initial goal.
"We are humbled to have contributed to the safety of Ukraine by supporting this demining initiative led by ...