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“On the way to a better understanding and concrete implementation of the spiritual principles of Armenian Caritas”.

A reflection for CNEWA on Armenian Caritas identity in the perspective of faith dimension

Armenian Caritas is a part of the large family of Caritas Internationalis-a confederation of national Caritas organizations which all share the same mission of “Caritas”-charity of the Catholic Church to the people in need everywhere and anytime. As our President, Raphael Archbishop Minasyan, told once: “Caritas is the only child of the Universal Catholic Church, or simply the charitable tool of the Church of the Lord: Can you imagine this unique child, with a very special character coming to the world and telling with the evangelist Mathew:

Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of RA and “Armenian Caritas” BNGO

On November 13, 2019, the Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Suren Papikyan and Executive Director of “Armenian Caritas” Benevolent NGO Gagik Tarasyan signed a Memorandum of Understanding by which an agreement was reached to implement coordinated cooperative steps for sustainable development of communities in the Republic of Armenia.

The purpose of the Memorandum is to develop bilateral cooperation in enhancing the quality of services provided by local authorities, introducing effective governance mechanisms, implementing economic development and reform programs in consolidated communities, and many other areas aimed at improving community life. The Memorandum is also aimed at helping to expand fundraising opportunities.

Two projects have been launched in cooperation with 11 charitable organizations in Navur village of the border Tavush region.

Navur village’s football player scored a sharp goal to the Chinchin village’s football team and opened the football match. The game was going in a tense struggle and atmosphere, two realized uncompromising attacks and counterattacks. The children of Navur village supported to their native village team, sitting on the near slope and on a few benches along the football field and chanting:  “Na-vur, Na-vur.”

Few months ago two villages’ children hadn’t any opportunity to organize such type of football play. But from now not only the Navur village’s but also the neighboring villages will be able to train and play on the newly opened football field with all the necessary amenities.

IRIS Business Incubator Call for Applications

General Information: The EU supported IRIS Business Incubator is a new Armenian institution supporting Syrian Armenian and local entrepreneurs to establish and develop successful ventures by providing a unique full cycle of business support services, including training, coaching, mentoring and access to finance with grant and loan funds.

The IRIS Business Incubator has been established in 2019 by “Armenian Caritas” Benevolent NGO and “SME Cooperation Association” NGO within the framework of “Increased Resilience of Syrian Armenians and Host Population” (IRIS) programme funded by the EU Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis (‘MADAD՛ Fund),

Job Opening

Position:         Human Resource Officer  

Placement:     Gyumri headquarters of Armenian Caritas, possibility for remote involvement during the fist year

Starting date: December 15, 2019

 

Introduction

This ToR defines the modalities and deliverables of the position. The Human Resource Officer will be hired in the framework of the Organizational Development (OD) Solidarity System plan of Armenian Caritas.

The overall objective of the OD plan is: “To enhance the upper-level decision-making procedure through bringing clear and transparent mechanisms”.

Human Resource Officer will be become a key position to guide the Organization towards more advanced management of human resources by boosting of staff motivation,