10Aug

Strategicplan

“Armenian Caritas” Benevolent NGO Mission Statement Vision Strategic Directions Goals and Objectives                 2015-2016 Mission StatementThe Mission of the “Armenian Caritas” is “To serve different vulnerable groups with love and compassion, respecting the dignity of each individual”. Vision Armenian Caritas is a strong and significant role player in consolidation of social justice and social protection in the Republic of Armenia. STRATEGIC DIRECTION 1.
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09Aug

“Emili Aregak” Center for Children and Youth with Multiple Disabilities

“Emili Aregak” Center for Children and Youth with Multiple Disabilities Project Duration: 01.06.2008 – 31.12.2018 Number of Beneficiaries: 60 children Location: Shirak Province: Gyumri  city Background: Disabled people are separated and isolated from the rest of the society because they are seen as an embarrassment or weakness for the entire family. In many cases, one family member is given for the responsibility of caring for the disable individual. According to “Armenian Caritas” research,
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09Aug

Our history

History of Armenian Caritas In May 1995, the Armenian Catholic Church,headed by Msgr. Nerses Archb. Der-Nersessian, the Gyumri-based Ordinary of Armenian Catholics in Armenia, Georgia, and Eastern Europe, founded Armenian Caritas in Gyumri, Shirak region. In 1996, a Board of Directors, consisting of a president and six other members, was established and given the task of formulating the strategy of the organization and supervising its implementation.The organization was officially recognized by the Armenian Ministry of Justice as a local NGO in 1997. Since 1999, Armenian Caritas has become a full member of Caritas Internationalis.
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09Aug

National Home Care (NHC)

Project Duration:  01.01.2002 — ongoing Beneficiaries Single elderly over 65 years of age Single persons with disabilities over 18 years of age Beneficiary  criteria Living below the poverty line Having multi-health problems Being lonely Being disabled Bad social conditions Bad housing conditions – temporary houses in the suburbs of the cities. Regions Shirak, Gyumri Lori, Tashir, Vanadzor Gegharkunik, Gavar Ararat,
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07Aug

Rehabilitation and Involvment of children under precarious circumstances through Art therapy

Rehabilitation and Involvment of children under precarious circumstances through Art therapy Project Duration: 01.01.2010 – 30.11.2017 Number of Beneficiaries: 25 Location: Lori Province: Vanadzor Goal: Contribute to socio-psychological rehabilitation of disabled and children in various difficult situations through provision of relevant services and amelioration of conditions. Project activities TThe project works with around 20 children and their family members. Different therapies, such as fairy-tale therapy, art and paining therapy, activities to strengthen the memory are held with the children who are diagnosed with infantile cerebral paralysis,
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