VEON, a Nasdaq and Euronext-listed international telecommunications group that is a 100% owner of Ukraine’s largest operator Kyivstar, has won the Crisis Response Awards 2023 international award for its crisis communication program in Ukraine, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The decision was made by the World Communication Awards Association in Amsterdam on November 22, 2023.
The World Communication Awards winners are announced during the international congress Total Telecoms. The awards are judged by an international jury of more than 90 telecom industry experts, CTOs of the largest international IT and telecom companies, and reputable representatives of the communications industry from around the world.
VEON was recognized for its “integrated approach to ensuring communications during the most challenging operational situations caused by both natural disasters and global conflicts, during which the Group ensured the resilience of telecom networks, implemented early warning programs for disasters and provided humanitarian assistance.
The jury also recognized the efforts of Kyivstar and its technical director Volodymyr Lutchenko in organizing work to keep Ukrainians connected at home and abroad, ensuring the functioning of the telecommunications network and communication services despite the shelling and power outages, and developing the Helsi IT platform for online medical consultations.
Over the past two years, digital operator VEON has focused on developing technology for the most vulnerable people and communities to help them overcome wartime challenges, such as in Ukraine, or during natural disasters, such as in Pakistan or Bangladesh.
“VEON’s crisis response initiatives have proved to be extremely important in protecting against large-scale disasters and ensuring connectivity during geopolitical challenges,” said VEON CEO Kaan Terzioglu. – “In all the markets where the Group operates, we have provided connectivity to all subscribers and helped to provide humanitarian aid to those who need it most.
