Five European countries pledge 1.3 million during “Hayastan” All Armenian Fund’s Phonéthon 2010 of
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Phonéthon 2010 of “Hayastan” All Armenian Fund, which was realized with the participation of the fund’s French, German, Swiss, Dutch, and Greek affiliates, resulted in almost 1.3 million euros in pledges.
YEREVAN, November 25. /ARKA/. Phonéthon 2010 of “Hayastan” All Armenian Fund, which was realized with the participation of the fund’s French, German, Swiss, Dutch, and Greek affiliates, resulted in almost 1.3 million euros in pledges, the press office of Orange Armenia mobile telecommunication operator reported on Wednesday.
As every year since 2000, this year Orange supported the yearly PanEuropean Phonéthon, organized by the “Hayastan” All Armenian Fund in France, being the official partner and sponsor of Phonéthon 2010.
The Fund’s Phonéthon was held ahead of Telethon that is scheduled for November 25.
“Proceeds from the Phoneathon will be used to build or restore water pipelines and networks in Artsakh’s Togh, Hartashen, Ukhtadzor, Aknaghbyur, and Sargsashen villages,” the press office said. “The raised funds will also benefit various development projects in Armenia’s Tavush Region.”
As in previous years, France Telecom Orange donated logistical resources to the latest Phonéthon, including the use of its offices and onsite telecommunications equipment in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, and Montpellier. In addition, the company provided the Phonéthon free telephone connections for the duration of the event.
For four 12-hour days, some 650 volunteers called Armenian households and businesses throughout Europe, urging them to help our compatriots in the far-flung rural communities of Armenia and Artsakh. “By the conclusion of the Phonéthon, over 11,200 supporters made pledges, surpassing last year’s results by almost ten percent.”
Among the celebrities and community leaders making appeals for donations were French film star Gérard Depardieu and French-Armenian musician André Manoukian, who was appointed godfather of Phonéthon 2010. With the support of Orange, 55,000 voice messages have been sent out with André Manoukian’s message.
The Phoneathon’s closing ceremony was attended, among others, by Vigen Chitechyan, Armenia’s Ambassador to France, and Mireille Le Van, chairperson of the Orange Foundation. After expressing his heartfelt gratitude to the Phonéthon’s partners and volunteers, Bedros Terzian, chairman of the fund’s French affiliate, announced the breakdown of pledges made during the fundraiser, as follows: 1.1 million euros from France, 70,000 from Germany, 18,000 from Switzerland, 46,000 from Greece, and 21,000 from the Netherlands.
Orange Armenia, 100% subsidiary of France Telecom, launched its mobile voice and internet services on November 5, 2009 on the whole territory of the Republic of Armenia.
During 2009, 140 million dollars have been invested in Armenia, some 50 million dollars will be invested till the end of 2010, and now the company provides a full range of voice and data services in around 600 cities and villages of Armenia. Orange has the widest 3G+ network in Armenia which covers more than 93% of the population.
“Hayastan” All Armenian Fund started holding telethons from 1998.
The last year’s event raised $15.8 million, but record high was reached in 2008, when $35 million were raised.-0-
As every year since 2000, this year Orange supported the yearly PanEuropean Phonéthon, organized by the “Hayastan” All Armenian Fund in France, being the official partner and sponsor of Phonéthon 2010.
The Fund’s Phonéthon was held ahead of Telethon that is scheduled for November 25.
“Proceeds from the Phoneathon will be used to build or restore water pipelines and networks in Artsakh’s Togh, Hartashen, Ukhtadzor, Aknaghbyur, and Sargsashen villages,” the press office said. “The raised funds will also benefit various development projects in Armenia’s Tavush Region.”
As in previous years, France Telecom Orange donated logistical resources to the latest Phonéthon, including the use of its offices and onsite telecommunications equipment in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, and Montpellier. In addition, the company provided the Phonéthon free telephone connections for the duration of the event.
For four 12-hour days, some 650 volunteers called Armenian households and businesses throughout Europe, urging them to help our compatriots in the far-flung rural communities of Armenia and Artsakh. “By the conclusion of the Phonéthon, over 11,200 supporters made pledges, surpassing last year’s results by almost ten percent.”
Among the celebrities and community leaders making appeals for donations were French film star Gérard Depardieu and French-Armenian musician André Manoukian, who was appointed godfather of Phonéthon 2010. With the support of Orange, 55,000 voice messages have been sent out with André Manoukian’s message.
The Phoneathon’s closing ceremony was attended, among others, by Vigen Chitechyan, Armenia’s Ambassador to France, and Mireille Le Van, chairperson of the Orange Foundation. After expressing his heartfelt gratitude to the Phonéthon’s partners and volunteers, Bedros Terzian, chairman of the fund’s French affiliate, announced the breakdown of pledges made during the fundraiser, as follows: 1.1 million euros from France, 70,000 from Germany, 18,000 from Switzerland, 46,000 from Greece, and 21,000 from the Netherlands.
Orange Armenia, 100% subsidiary of France Telecom, launched its mobile voice and internet services on November 5, 2009 on the whole territory of the Republic of Armenia.
During 2009, 140 million dollars have been invested in Armenia, some 50 million dollars will be invested till the end of 2010, and now the company provides a full range of voice and data services in around 600 cities and villages of Armenia. Orange has the widest 3G+ network in Armenia which covers more than 93% of the population.
“Hayastan” All Armenian Fund started holding telethons from 1998.
The last year’s event raised $15.8 million, but record high was reached in 2008, when $35 million were raised.-0-
