"We thank socially responsible businesses for helping to overcome domestic and gender-based violence. Through your noble actions, you make the world a kinder place. We are grateful that you are always by our side!" – reads the inscription on the award.

In 2021, Avrora joined the efforts to equip a Day Center for social and psychological assistance with a 24-hour crisis room for individuals affected by domestic and/or gender-based violence. With the company's support, the building and interior premises were renovated. In addition, last year Avrora employees donated two batches of clothing and footwear for the center's beneficiaries.

“Avrora has supported our Women’s Shelter for many years. This is an example of a socially responsible business that proves its great value to society through real actions and a sincere desire to help those in need,” — said representatives of Light of Hope.

The Shelter provides women in difficult life circumstances with safe temporary housing, social support and counseling, medical and preventive services, and assistance with registration and social integration. Most of those who come to the center are victims of domestic violence or human trafficking.

For reference: Since 2020, Avrora has been a signatory of the Declaration on Gender Equality and the Prevention of Domestic Violence, and actively supports important initiatives in this area to help achieve the company’s priority sustainable development goal — Gender Equality.