Within the program "EVN Volunteers" a group of employees from EVN Macedonia these days are spending their working time installing over 100 LED lamps in the Care Home for the Elderly "Kire Krsteski - Platnik" in Prilep. The lamps are provided by the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection of Austria with the support of the NGO Local Action Group "Agro Leader". The action is planned to be carried out from September 27th to 29th .
The first volunteering day was also attended by the Ambassador of the Republic of Austria in Skopje - Mr. Georg Woutsas, the Austrian Attaché of the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection of Austria - Mr. Harald Fugger, the Chairman of the Management Board of EVN Macedonia - Mr. Stefan Peter, as well as representatives of LAG "Agro Leader" and Austrian NGOs.
„EVN is an active company in the production of green energy. In addition, EVN has programs for engagement and employment of young people, and also engages to enable the inclusion of the elderly through such projects. “ said the Austrian ambassador Mr. Georg Woutsas.
The Attaché of the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection of Austria - Mr. Harald Fugger expressed his satisfaction of the cooperation between the institutions that made this project possible. "The project for installation of LED lamps in the care home for the elderly in Prilep contributes to improving the living conditions in the care home, and at the same time it contributes to the realization of the "Green Agenda"."
This is the second time that EVN employees volunteer in the care home for the elderly “Kire Krsteski - Platnik" in Prilep. During the first action, the volunteers renewed and repaired the windows in order to provide a warmer ambient for the people from the care home.
„The greatest legacy we can ever leave behind is always the example we set through our actions. “EVN Volunteers“ purpose was precisely this, to raise awarenes among the citizens and companies all over the country that we are all capable to volunteer at something and make a difference. The most important projects are those that contribute to the improvement of the living conditions of the citizens as well as the environment.“ said the Chairman of the Management Board of EVN Macedonia, Mr. Stefan Peter.
The director of the care home for the elderly, Mr. Miki Krstev thanked for the fruitful cooperation and donation, while Ms. Marina Tosheska from LAG "Agro Leader" spoke about the importance of cooperation between institutions in order to improve the quality of life.
"EVN Volunteers" has been implemented throughout the country since 2017. The program has won two National Awards for Best Socially Responsible Practices in Macedonia. Including the last action, a total of 51 actions were realized with over 500 participants, employees of EVN Macedonia.
The work of the volunteers is aimed at renovation of schools, kindergartens and institutions for care of special categories of citizens, repair of damaged electrical installation, arrangement of public green areas, cleaning and selection of waste, organization of educational workshops for children, knowledge transfer, cooking and similar.
