Social Responsibility
Volia is a socially responsible company. One goal we strive to accomplish is to build a new business environment in Ukraine, one based on transparency, impeccable reputation, and social responsibility. Business cannot be isolated from society, and development of society is unthinkable without high-quality education and use of modern technology.
On June 1, 2002 Volia approved company by-laws. An important principle driving the company’s performance is the reliability and stability of service for our clients, including:
- consistency of service quality with the highest international technical standards
- high-quality customer service
- conformity to the law
- continuous upgrading of technical quality standards
- continuous maintenance and network monitoring
- long-term contracts with suppliers and contractors
- use of cutting-edge telecommunications technology
Corporate Culture
A key indicator of a socially responsible business is the development of corporate culture. Moral values, integrity, and responsibility are the underlying principles of our business. Overall company reliability is the sum of the behavior of each and every employee. We encourage:
- HIGH MORAL VALUES: the company forbids illegal and unethical practices which may damage its reputation;
- INTEGRITY: one must be honest to oneself and other team members not only in triumph but also in hardships;
- RESPONSIBILITY: when making a decision, one must keep in mind possible consequences for oneself, fellow team members, clients, and the company.
The Global Compact
In November 2006 Volia became a member of The Global Compact Ukraine Network. The Global Compact Ukraine initiative was successfully launched by the United Nations in Ukraine in April 2006 with the support of leading Ukrainian and multinational companies and senior representatives of Government. Following on from the launch, the total number of GC members has reached 47. Currently the Global Compact Ukraine having as its members 26 multinational and large Ukrainian companies, 10 business associations, 2 federation of employers and trade unions, 3 small and medium enterprises and 6 non-governmental organizations and other organizations are joining. The mission of the GC network Ukraine is to promote corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Ukraine in line with the 10 Global Compact principles in four key areas of action - human rights and labour standards, environmental sustainability and anti-corruption.
Social Projects Supported by Volia:
- Today about 30,000 Kievans can subscribe to digital packages on special terms, funded through own means of the company. Among them are low-income and disadvantaged groups: disabled war veterans; 1st category disabled people; elderly people living alone, receiving home care at the social service district centers of Kyiv; Heroes of the Soviet Union and Ukraine; companions of the Order of Glory or the Order of Social Labor; absolute companions of the Order of Labor Glory; individuals awarded four Bravery medals or more. Based on preliminary applications and lists submitted by the social security department, the number may double by the end of the year.
- Free connection to digital TV and high-speed Internet and equipment for 25 schools in Kyiv
- Distance learning project funding for the Association of Computer Specialists with Disabilities.
- Sponsorship of various charities, including the Organization of Disabled World War II Soldiers, homes for children with special needs and orphanages, construction of churches.
- Financial and informational support of the Save A Life campaign, organized by Syayvo Charitable Foundation, designed to support newborns in need of intensive care. The project includes the acquisition of additional neonatal intensive care units for the Kyiv Oblast Mother and Child Care Center.
- Financial support of youth-oriented projects, such as Debate Tournament: Ukraine Through the Eyes of Youth and Yun-Press-Pechersk.
- Sponsorship of international ballroom dancing tournaments and KVN team Alyaska (stand-up comedy).
