EU supported IRIS Business Incubator announces the 2nd CALL for APPLICATIONS for three simultaneously running programmes: SPARK, BUILD and START to cover the business support initiatives designated for the “Increased Resilience of Syrian Armenians and Host Population” (IRIS) programme. IRIS Business Incubator target groups are mainly Syrian Armenians and the host population who run or aim to start businesses in the territory of the Republic of Armenia.
Project Duration: October 1- 2020-December 31 2020
Number of Beneficiaries: 250 vulnerable households
Location: 4 Regions of Armenia/14 Catholic Villages
Background: In Armenia the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 were announced in the beginning of March, 2020. On March 16, 2020, Armenia declared a state of emergency, taking measures to minimize risks of infection during the outbreak of COVID-19[1]. Actions included closure of schools and universities, prohibiting the activities of public catering facilities, trade, public events with more than 20 persons in attendance,
25th Anniversary of Caritas in Georgia and Armenia
Excellencies,
Dear Presidents of Caritas Georgia and Armenia,
Reverend Fathers and Reverend Sisters,
Partners of Caritas Georgia and Armenia,
Dear Friends of Caritas Georgia and Armenia,
We have celebrated 25 years of the beginning of Caritas Georgia and Armenia. Caritas Georgia and Armenia are members of the Caritas Internationalis, a charitable organization of the Catholic Church, founded in 1897. Caritas Internationalis is a confederation of over 165 Caritas agencies working in over 200 countries and territories around the world.
The basis of the powerful state is the educated generation. Stressing the importance and role of education, as well as the right of each child to get educated and be included in the society, Armenian Caritas with the support of its partners continues to support beneficiaries with educational needs.
This time also the willingness to support our beneficiary children was expressed by our partner Austrian Development Agency. Beneficiary children with disabilities and target kindergartens of the project ”My Right. Inclusive Education in Armenia and Kosovo” funded by Autrian Development Agency, got computers based on some predefined criteria.
In a situation of the state of emergency,
Project Duration: 01.08.2020-01.11.2020
Beneficiaries: 210 vulnerable households
Location: Shirak, Lori, Gegharkunik and Ararat Marzes /provinces/
Goal
Mitigate negative socio-economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic for vulnerable households in Armenia
Description
Project objectives:
• Support 210 vulnerable HHs in 4 Marzes of Armenia through aid packages to overcome negative economic hardships, caused by COVID-19 pandemic
Project activities:
• Data exchange with AC stakeholders for potential beneficiaries (state agencies, local NGOs, etc.)
• Developing beneficiaries’ criteria list and screening,