NEW YORK and VIENNA, Va., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/
-- Kaleyra, Inc. (NYSE: KLR) (NYSE American: KLR WS)
("Kaleyra" or the "Company"), a rapidly growing cloud
communications software provider delivering a secure system of
application programming interfaces (APIs) and connectivity
solutions in the API/Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS)
market, today announced a series of planned steps in response to
recent events in Ukraine.
As the world continues to witness the suffering and the plight
of the Ukrainian people, individuals, governments, and businesses
continue to grapple with how they can help. Without a presence in
the region, Kaleyra is no different. As the company works to create
a long-term strategy to provide assistance, it is determined to not
sit idly by during this crucial time, as large numbers of refugees
travel into western Europe.
Recently, a group of Kaleyreans quickly mobilized and traveled
over 1,900 kilometers to reach the Romania-Ukraine border with essential supplies and
laptops to support FDP – Protagoniști în Educație, the local NGO
whose mission is to promote the human dignity of the most
disadvantaged people in the area. Although they typically maintain
a concentration on education, healthcare, and inclusion, the
organization has pivoted to focus on the Ukrainian refugee crisis
in conjunction with other local charities.
"The experience with Kaleyra's team was very important to us,"
said Carmen Andresoi, Social Services Coordinator of Asociația FDP
– Protagoniști în Educație. "Collaboration and donations from
businesses are vital because they give us the opportunity to
respond to the real needs of affected individuals in an immediate
and personalized way."
On top of helping Asociatia FDP in Romania (with additional supply trips already
planned), the company has also identified a multi-layered approach
for helping Ukrainians directly. The first initiative is
fundraising to address immediate needs for medical supplies and aid
for displaced families. Kaleyra is fundraising internally and will
also provide a corporate gift. Funds raised will be donated to the
Ukrainian Red Cross Society, FDP – Protagoniști în Educație, and
other charities or efforts to directly benefit impacted Ukrainians
as the crisis continues. As the situation becomes increasingly
dire, the Ukrainian Red Cross Society is working to repair vital
infrastructure, provide much-needed medical supplies, and help
families with food and other needs, including psychological
support.
Kaleyra's second approach has been to offer priority to
qualified Ukrainian refugees for jobs at Kaleyra. The company
offers both fully remote positions and openings with its
pan-European teams. This effort is critical in assisting with the
long-term struggle of Ukrainians to rebuild their livelihoods. With
over two million refugees and millions more predicted, the company
wants to assist those seeking employment, in need of work visas to
relocate, or whose lives have otherwise been upended. Though
Kaleyra admits a contribution like this can seem minuscule beside
the staggering numbers currently seeking refuge, its leadership
team realizes that as a part of a worldwide community, even small
acts can have a ripple effect that impacts future generations. To
find some of these fully remote positions, please visit
Kaleyra.com/careers, imagineukraine.org, or remoteukraine.org.
"The impact on human life due to Russia's aggression in Ukraine is unprecedented, and it is imperative
that we strengthen our resolve to find solutions now," said Kaleyra
CEO Dario Calogero. "That is why
Kaleyra has partnered with organizations that have an immediate and
direct impact on the lives of refugees forced to leave Ukraine. Also, we are in the rare position of
being able to offer employment that is 100% remote, which can
provide displaced Ukrainians with an opportunity to regain a sense
of agency over their lives. Recovery from a war on this scale will
continue long after the fighting has stopped, and we are committed
to contributing aid that goes beyond the near-term. We are also
extremely proud of the effort our teammates are putting in to help
alleviate suffering on the front lines."
About Kaleyra
Kaleyra, Inc. (NYSE: KLR) (NYSE
American: KLR WS) is a global group providing mobile communication
services to financial institutions, e-commerce players, OTTs,
software companies, logistic enablers, healthcare providers,
retailers, and other large organizations worldwide.
Kaleyra today has a customer base of 3800+ companies spread
around the world. Through its proprietary platform and robust APIs,
Kaleyra manages multi-channel integrated communication services,
consisting of messaging, rich messaging and instant messaging,
video, push notifications, e-mail, voice services, and
chatbots.
Kaleyra's technology makes it possible to safely and securely
manage billions of messages monthly with over 1600 operator
connections in 190+ countries, including all tier-1 US carriers
Kaleyra Contacts
Marketing
Contact:
Lori Perkins
Senior Director – Marketing and Communications
lori.perkins@kaleyra.com
Valeria Magoni
Senior Director – Product and Corporate Marketing,
Kaleyra
Valeria.magoni@kaleyra.com
Investor Contact:
Tom
Colton or Matt Glover
Gateway Investor Relations
949-574-3860
KLR@gatewayir.com
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