Chevron and our partners in the Azerbaijan International Operating Company and the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline are making investments that benefit many communities in Azerbaijan.
The investments have generated improvements to the country's medical facilities, schools and roads. Working with our partners, we've provided training for medical staff, supplied medical aid to local residents, and offered micro loans to entrepreneurs and training to farmers. We have implemented major development initiatives aimed at building skills and capabilities in local communities, improving their access to social infrastructure and helping them generate sustainable livelihoods.
We continue to support the Caspian Compassion Project, which provides free eye examinations, surgery and treatment for residents of Azerbaijan. A team of eye specialists provides free medical assistance to elderly and disadvantaged people.
Chevron supports Youth Fund programs in eight regions of Azerbaijan. The programs include a number of community projects designed to:
- Raise awareness about drug addiction
- Socially integrate children with physical and mental disabilities
- Protect the environment
- Help people improve their lives
To improve educational opportunities for students, Chevron sponsors the Teacher Capacity Building Project. This project has two primary aims: train teachers in the use of educational technology and engage them in a peer coaching program. There are 1,000 teachers taking part in the project.
Chevron supports Junior Achievement programs in Azerbaijan. Held in 260 schools throughout the country, the classes offer students training in economics and business and the chance to participate in worldwide economics programs.
Updated: April 2013
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