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The Citi Foundation granted $100 000 to the Charitable Fund United Way of Russia for the new program “Future starts today” Moscow – Charitable Fund United Way of Russia is launching a new Citi Foundation funded program “Future starts today”. 150 young people aged between 14-18 years will have an opportunity to get additional classes before entry to high schools. This program will take place at 3 children centres: Taganka children’s Fund, Preodolenie-L and Kovcheg. Children from trouble families will be able to attend the lessons. As a rule, they don’t’ have a chance to get adequate education and have to work on poorly-paid positions. Enrollment of participants will be conducted together with local schools. The course is tailored by the high schools and higher institutions so that it better equips young people for their next stage of education. Tatiana Zadirako, Executive Director of Charitable Fund United Way of Russia: “The aim of the program is to give a chance for children at risk to open another world. Children have to determine their interests; to identify the high school or college they want to enter. Based on these requirements, children will study special subjects that will help them pass their exams. As well as getting extra support for core lessons like Russian, English, Mathematics, the initiative also enables youngsters to learn about professional skills like psychology’s basis or graphics and etc.” Tatiana Avramenko, Community Relations Officer at ZAO Citibank noted: “Education is a critical asset that young people need in order to break the cycle of poverty for themselves and their families. So the more literate you are the more opportunities there are likely to be for you to get jobs that lead to economic self sufficiency. This initiative will enable young people to get extra support that will help them unlock their educational potential. The project will be implemented during the year, and the direction of future development will be determined by results.
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The Citi Foundation is committed to enhancing economic opportunities for underserved individuals and families in the communities where we work throughout the world. Globally, the Citi Foundation is focusing its giving on Microfinance and Micro entrepreneurship, which helps individuals become economically self-sufficient; Small and Growing Businesses leading to economic expansion and job creation; Education, which prepares young people for personal and professional success; Financial Education, which helps individuals make informed financial decisions; and the Environment with a focus on sustainable enterprises that generate jobs and stimulate economic growth while preserving the environment. In the U.S. and Canada, the Citi Foundation supports Community Development programs that help build and revitalize neighborhoods and Education programs that prepare students for college and careers. Additional information can be found at http://www.citigroupfoundation.org
Charitable Fund “Doroga vmeste” (United Way of Russia) is a Russian charitable fund that operates according to United Way international charity standards. Since 1993 till 2008 United Way of Russia worked as a representative office of United Way International. In 2008 the representative organization was registered as Russian Philanthropy Fund. The Fund "Doroga vmeste" raises donations from businesses and individuals. All the donations are allocated in Russia. The Fund "Doroga vmeste" supports local charities that help orphans, children at-risk, pensioners, the elderly, disabled, homeless people and refugees. The Fund "Doroga vmeste" raised US$ 2 200 000 from 54 companies and 56 private individuals in 2008. 49 projects of 38 different charitable organizations in Moscow, Moscow and Tulskiy regions and Nenets Autonomous Area were funded by The Fund in 2008.
Media contacts:
Tatiana Saraeva Charitable Fund “Doroga vmeste”
PR/FR/Administration Manager
Tel. +7 (495) 780 97 18 fr@unitedway.ru
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