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22May

Institutionalising a Volunteer First Responder Service in Armenia (VolFiRe)

Project Duration: 01.12.2022-31.08.2025

Location: Kotayk, Lori, Armavir, Ararat, Shirak, Gegharkunik, Syunik, Vayoc Dzor, Tavush, Aragatsotn Regions

Project Purpose: To contribute to strengthening population protection systems in the regions of Armenia through volunteer capacity.

 

Project Description: From December, 2022 Armenian Red Cross Society partnering with Armenian Caritas, started implementing “Institutionalising a Volunteer First Responder Service in Armenia (VolFiRe)” project.

The Civil Protection system in Armenia is currently mainly based on professional responders from governmental institutions. They are to a large extent on-duty firefighters and other paid staff of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES).

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20May

Terms of Reference for external Audit

This document defines the terms of reference for the audit of the project(s) listed below, by an independent auditor. In addition, the financial system and procedures of the implementing partner shall be analysed and recommendations given for its improvement.

1. Project Information

Project Title(s): Promotion of living conditions and health through the use of solar energy in marginalized households in the north of Armenia / P.301-2020-002
Project Period: 01.06.2021- 31.05.2024
Contract Project Budget(s):
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16May

Development of project business plan and sustainability strategy

Terms of Reference

Development of project business plan and sustainability strategy for the project “Green Aregak: Social and economic inclusion of people with disabilities through green agriculture” Emili Aregak Center in Gyumri, Armenia

1.Background

“Green Aregak: Social and economic inclusion of people with disabilities through green agriculture” is implemented by Caritas Aregak Foundation between 01.12.2022 and 31.08.2025 and funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) and Caritas Austria. Set at Emili Aregak Center (EAC) in Gyumri, a holistic and innovative developmental center for people with disabilities (PWD),

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08May

CapSLoc: Capacities for Sustained Locally-Led Development

The Goal of CapSLoc: Capacities for Sustained Locally-Led Development is to increase the capacity and resilience of Akhuryan consolidated community to lead its development.

Project Duration: 23.01.2023-23.01.2026

 

The project will achieve the goal through the following objectives:

Objective 1: to strengthen capacity and commitment of Akhuryan community to lead their development through continuous learning, identifying and responding to local priorities;

 

Objective 2: to enhance citizen engagement and oversight in decision making process of Akhuryan community through mobilizing settlements,

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02May

ARMENIAN CARITAS CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING POLICY

The activity of all the bodies, institutions and services dealing with children should be based on the principle of the best interests of the child. It means that the organization should operate in accordance with three main sub principles, which are child protection from any kind of danger or risks, protection of children’s rights and the promotion of child development.

Child protection as a component of the principle of the best interests of the child is stipulated in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It states that every child has a right to such protection and care as is necessary for his or her well-being.

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