01Apr
Goal: Sustainable opportunities for the social Inclusion of disadvantaged children and their families
Child protection in Armenia faces a vast variety of challenges, as the child situation in the country is problematic. Topical issues include high rates of poverty and unemployment, working poor, high level of migration with increasing number of women-headed families, a lack of a holistic childcare system, huge number of children in institutions, lack of alternative care services, a weak civil society, etc. Children as one of the most vulnerable groups of a society suffer under these circumstances.
Armenian Caritas responds to these challenges with a holistic approach:
The opening ceremony of the “Little Prince” Social Center for Children took place on March 22, in Vanadzor. The center was established within the project 
The opening ceremony of the “Little Prince” Social Center for Children took place on March 22, in Vanadzor. The center was established within the project 
Food equal to 2000 Euro and cloths anticipated for 50 families was donated during the “Zero Poverty” campaign, which was undertaken by European Caritas in 2010. The actions within the campaign were carried out by Armenian Caritas Youth Corps.
Food equal to 2000 Euro and cloths anticipated for 50 families was donated during the “Zero Poverty” campaign, which was undertaken by European Caritas in 2010. The actions within the campaign were carried out by Armenian Caritas Youth Corps. Due to ACYC 1002 Armenians signed the petition and joined the fight against poverty.
From Dortmund to Duisberg, Germans in over 60 cities lit tens of thousands of candles to bring attention to poverty in Armenia as part of the “One Million Stars” campaign.