“Armenian Caritas” benevolent NGO

“Armenian Caritas” was founded in 1995 by the Armenian Catholic Church  with the extensive  support from the Catholic Relief Services.

“Armenian Caritas,” which has ‘Benevolent NGO status,’ focuses its domestic efforts on social protection and care, community-based development programs to improve the living and educational conditions, to improve public health to the most vulnerable social groups, migration and integration to implement sustainable reintegration measures for returnees and humanitarian and development activities. Since the beginning of its work, “Armenian Caritas” has provided direct assistance to thousands of people.

Promote personal multifold development and strengthening of communities with love and compassion, respecting the dignity of each individual: this is the mission which leads “Armenian Caritas.” The vision of “Armenian Caritas” is to be a strong and significant role player in consolidation of social justice and social protection in the Republic of Armenia.

There are main four directions of the Armenian Caritas:

  • Social Protection
  • Migraiton and Integration
  • Proportionate Community Development
  • Resilience to Emergency Situations

Along with provision of basic needs, care and development activities for the targeted groups, “Armenian Caritas” concentrates its efforts on the advocacy actions and state social policy revisions striving to assure more sustainable change.

Among flagship projects of “Armenian Caritas,” there is the homecare service model for the older people and participatory approach in the community development initiatives.

The main office of “Armenian Caritas” is located in Gyumri. The organization has  the  staff  of about 230 employees  and   more  than 80  volunteers.

“Armenian Caritas” continues to extend its services throughout Armenia and operates throughout the RA provinces of Shirak, Lori, Gegharkunik, Ararat, Syunik as well as Yerevan City. At the moment, it also implements projects in Kotayk, Armavir and Tavush marzes.

Today, “Armenian Caritas” boasts a solid institutional base, with a clearly defined mission and vision, vast number of local and international partners. It maintains a strong potential for growth in order to serve its beneficiaries at an increasing capacity.

“Armenian Caritas” is a member of the Caritas Internationalis confederation and Caritas Europe, and international Caritas network of over 160 members that provides emergency aid and support to countries all around the world.