KARACHI: On the eve of International Volunteer Day (IVD), Mobilink Pakistan, a subsidiary of Orascom Telecom Holding, honoured employees for maintaining the spirit of volunteerism throughout the year.
Outstanding volunteers were awarded trophies whereas certificates of appreciation were also distributed.
Designated by the United Nations since 1985, the IVD is celebrated every year on December 5 to thank volunteers for their efforts.
Omar Manzur, Director Corporate Social Responsibility Mobilink, stated: “As a socially responsible citizen, we believe in patronizing broad-based CSR initiatives throughout Pakistan.”
Dr Ahsan Rabbani, Vice President Inputs, The Citizens Foundation (TCF) also shared his views on the occasion.
In 2009, Mobilink employees provided Rs3.5 million worth of relief goods to over 15,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of Swat and Malakand District. A Mobilink camp was set up with Rs81 million fund for 1,000 families of IDPs.
