The participation was the latest in a string of charity work done by the company.

Since VTTV began operating in the Vasilikos area it has supported the neighbouring communities as part of its policy for corporate responsibility.

The company has offered jobs and purchased services from the surrounding communities. During the construction of the terminal, more than 800 people were employed.

It has also offered funds to the Zygi Elementary School to feed 47 students.

VTTV charity work also includes offering financial assistance to poor families that reside in the area, along with schools, nursery homes, youth centres, sports teams, and annual festivals in the community.

After the destruction of the St. Spyridon Church in the 2011 Mari explosion, the company funded the construction of a new church, at a cost of €400,000.

VTTV also cooperates with the local emergency and rescue services and conducts training and seminars on the terminal’s grounds, offers equipment to the fire-fighting service and promotes cooperation on matters of safety, health and environment with the local authorities.

The company also works with higher education institutions to create academic programs, give lectures, and offer work experience in the terminal to students in the field.

It also helps the Elpida Foundation, aiming to offer support to children with cancer or leukaemia and their families. Following the steps of its parent companywhich supports ‘green schools’ in five continents. VTTV also supports such efforts in Cyprus, offering financial support, seminars and other events.

Sports, especially cycling, are part of the company’s culture and every year the company sponsors along with the ‘Nicosia Cyclists’ a cycling tour around the terminal and the surrounding area. This year’s tour will take place on May 8 and more than 100 participants have already registered.

Source: InCyprus