Since 2012, LUKOIL has implemented 80 social charity projects in the Eiz Eldeen Saleem Sub-district, Medaina District and Qurna District of the Basra province. The projects are carried out in cooperation with the local Administrations in accordance with the Cooperation Agreements signed in 2011-2012 and renewed on a yearly basis. All these projects are funded on the non-reimbursable basis and are realized exclusively by local companies and workforce.
The key areas of charity contribution are the following:
Water Supply:
Due to the critical situation with the water supply in the south of Iraq, LUKOIL provides water pumps and chloritization systems to community services in the areas adjacent to West Qurna-2 oilfield. It helps to improve consistency and quality of water supply in the neighborhoods. Besides, Company supplies potable water to 85 schools and health centers in Eiz Eldeen Saleem sub-district. Each facility receives 2,000 liters of drinking water per week. Dedicated equipment (water tanks) are installed at facilities for that purpose. The aim of this project is to ensure health and safety of the local population.
Healthcare:
LUKOIL provides modern medical equipment, laboratory devices and health care supplies to the health centers in the areas adjacent to West Qurna-2 oilfield. Some equipment (such as Ultrasound, Echo and X-Ray machines) is unique for this area and has great importance for improvement of the quality of medical services for the local residents. Other equipment (such as Dental units) is provided to all health centers in order to facilitate the access to treatment for all in need.
Science and Education:
LUKOIL supports local education on all stages. For kindergartens, the Company buys attractive and modern equipment, games and toys. For schools in the Eiz Eldeen Saleem sub-district LUKOIL provides all necessary equipment for E-learning: data shows, LED screens, laptops and accessories. The initiative of shifting to E-learning came from Basra Education Directorate. According to the program, all primary school subjects (Science, Mathematics, English, Arabic and Islamic education) shall be taught on laptops to deliver information to the students in a fun and efficient way. For higher education institutions, the Company sponsors important scientific events, such as Annual International Conference in the Qurna College of Education. This event attracts professors not only from different Iraqi universities and colleges but also from abroad.
Sport:
In cooperation with the Sports Center and Administration of the Eiz Eldeen Saleem sub-district LUKOIL sponsors annual football and volleyball tournaments as well as supplies sport gear to sport teams in the area. Football and volleyball tournaments has become popular local tradition. They involve over 50 teams and over 1000 young Iraqis from the villages and towns near the West Qurna-2.
Charity for Needy Families:
LUKOIL cooperated with NGOs that are taking care of the needy families and orphans in the Basra province. Al Ain Social Care Foundation received support from the Company to purchase warm clothes and toys for more than 700 orphans. In cooperation with the subcontractors, during the Holy Month of Ramadan, LUKOIL distributes food boxes containing essential products.