The company's charity initiative, ‘The Angels’ Tree,’ marks its 15th consecutive year.

AES Bulgaria employees donate warm clothes and shoes to 236 children for Christmas

December 24, 2024

A total of 236 children from Galabovo received gifts as part of the volunteer initiative, ‘The Angels’ Tree,’ organized by AES Bulgaria.  For the fifteenth consecutive year, on the eve of Christmas, the holiest Christian holiday, the company and its employees donated warm clothes and shoes to local children. The total value of the gifts amounted to BGN 14,000, with AES Bulgaria employees contributing BGN 5,670.  A celebration was also held for the children, who are students at the three schools in Galabovo and the school in the Obruchishte village, at the Youth Center in Galabovo. 

‘Caring for the well-being of the communities where AES operates is part of the company’s philosophy. Over the years, AES Bulgaria's donations to charitable initiatives and socially significant causes in the Galabovo and Kavarna regions have exceeded BGN 15 million,’ said Mariana Gerenova, Complex Manager of AES Bulgaria.

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A group of children and adults gather in a brightly lit gymnasium for a gift distribution event. The children stand in a line near a large stack of festive blue and white boxes featuring holiday-themed designs. Several adults oversee the event, with one person addressing the group. Large windows provide natural light, enhancing the open and welcoming atmosphere.

‘I am proud that, despite the challenging times we are living in, my colleagues continue to do good and help children in need from Galabovo. I am happy that, for the fifteenth consecutive year, AES Bulgaria employees have raised funds, and together with company contributions, we have provided warm clothes and shoes to children in need in Galabovo so that they can have a warmer and happier Christmas,’ said Ivan Tzankov, Market Business Leader of AES Bulgaria,.