April 29, 2011 - 19:26 AMT
Ralph Yirikian gets award for employing disabled people

During an ''Education, employment, deserved living conditions'' open air-concert organized at Gafesjian Sculptures' Park by the Mission East and Huysi Kamurj (Bridge of Hope) NGOs VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian received the “Award for creating appropriate working conditions for disabled people and for employing them.”

The award was handed by the Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Jemma Bagdasaryan.

“People with special needs need our support. There should be proud that they can work, and earn money to provide their living and be independent, enjoy the respect of others and be self-confident. They need to be given equal opportunities to live a full life and not be isolated from the society,” Mr. Yirikian noted.