Under the patronage of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Italy Mr. Vincenzo Del Monaco and his wife Diane Del Monaco, “Armenian Caritas” and World Food Programme brought to life the dream of kids of “Emil’s Aregak Day Care Centre for Children with Multiple Disabilities” and “Little prince” day care centers.
On September 4 in Armenian Football Federation Academy of Avan the beneficiary children of these centers met the footballers of Armenian national team: Varazdat Haroyan, Gevorg Ghazaryan and Kamo Hovhannisyan. The meeting took place with the support of Armenian Football Federation. Armenian footballers not only answered the questions of kids with pleasure,
Place: Yerevan, Republic of Armenia
Duration: Long-term contract / part-time (50%)
The deadline for proposal submission: 23.08.2019
E-mail submission of applications: l.stepanyan@caritasarmenia.org, info@sme.am, iris.businessincubator@gmail.com
Programme background
“Armenian Caritas” Benevolent NGO (AC) and “SME Cooperation Association” NGO (SME) in consortium with the Austrian Red Cross (AutRC), Armenian Red Cross Society, and the “Center for Coordination of Syrian Armenians’ Issues” NGO are implementing the “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 https://ec.europa.eu/trustfund-syria-region/content/home_en),
Place: Yerevan, Republic of Armenia
Duration: Long-term contract / part-time (50%)
The deadline for proposal submission: 23.08.2019
E-mail submission of applications: l.stepanyan@caritasarmenia.org, info@sme.am, iris.businessincubator@gmail.com
Programme background
“Armenian Caritas” Benevolent NGO (AC) and “SME Cooperation Association” NGO (SME) in consortium with the Austrian Red Cross (AutRC), Armenian Red Cross Society, and the “Center for Coordination of Syrian Armenians’ Issues” NGO are implementing the “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:
Place: Yerevan, Republic of Armenia
Duration: Long-term contract / part-time (50%)
The deadline for proposal submission: 23.08.2019
E-mail submission of applications: l.stepanyan@caritasarmenia.org, info@sme.am, iris.businessincubator@gmail.com
Programme background
“Armenian Caritas” Benevolent NGO (AC) and “SME Cooperation Association” NGO (SME) in consortium with the Austrian Red Cross (AutRC), Armenian Red Cross Society, and the “Center for Coordination of Syrian Armenians’ Issues” NGO are implementing the “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:
Project. “ARAMAZD: SMART” (hereinafter project)
Objectives. The trainer will be responsible for the planning, development of module and conduct of one day workshop (totally 3 workshops) on the topic of “Cross-Sector Social Partnership” in Shirak, Lori, Gegharkunik provinces of RA with the participation of the representatives of Government of RA, LSGs, CSOs, Media and active citizens.
Target locations. Gegharkunik, Lori and Shirak Provinces of the Republic of Armenia
Duration. 09 September – 08 October 2019
Introduction
Since 2006, Armenian Caritas has implemented “Aramazd”
The solemn closing ceremony of the program “First Inclusive Bakery and Cafe in Gyumri” co-financed by the European Union, “Caritas Austria” and the Austrian Development Fund took place on October 19 at “Hoktember” Cinema in Gyumri. Funded by the European Union, Austrian Development Cooperation and Caritas Austria, the “First Inclusive Bakery and Cafe in Gyumri” project implemented by Armenian Caritas encourages the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the labor market, based on their capacity building.
Within the framework of the project, on September 14, 2018, Gyumri opened its doors to the unique “Aregak” inclusive bakery and cafe in the region to help identify the possibilities of young persons with disabilities,
Project Duration: 01.07.2019 – 30.06.2023
Location: Shirak Region
Overall objective: Contribution to an inclusive and equitable quality education for all, in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal 4, Art 28 and Art 23 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Children, and Art 24 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Project Description:
Project results
- Individual Support: 80 CWD (Children with disabilities) in Armenia and 70 CWD in Kosovo have received individual support to fully enjoy their right to education.
On June 10, 13 and 20, 2019, the Governor of Lori Region Andrey Ghukasyan, the Governor of Shirak Region Tigran Petrosyan, the Governor of Gegharkunik Region Gnel Sanosyan and the Executive Director of Armenian Caritas BNGO Gagik Tarasyan signed a Memorandum of Understanding undertaking a commitment to multilateral cooperation in order to have the organization’s programs implemented in the communities of the regions more effectively.
During the meetings “ARAMAZD. SMART “project was presented, which is planned to be implemented in a number of consolidated communities of Lori, Shirak, and Gegharkunik regions. The goal of the project is to promote sustainable development opportunities for rural youth through the activation of partnerships and cross-sectoral cooperation among community key stakeholders.
On June 22-23, “Creating Together” two-day open-air Charity Fair dedicated to the World Refugee Day took place on Northern Avenue of Yerevan. The Charity Fair was organised in the framework of the European Union funded “Recognise. Protect. Realise.” project jointly implemented by the Armenian Caritas, Caritas Austria and Caritas Lebanon. The Charity Fair was supported by the Yerevan Municipality. Around 50 Syrian-Armenian and local self-employed persons and social enterprises participated in the Fair and showcased their handicrafts and jewelry.
“The aim of the Fair is to promote economic integration of Syrian Armenians and local population as well as facilitate mutual socio-cultural integration,”
In April 3-7, 2019 “Armenian Caritas” benevolent NGO hosted the Austrian participants of the project “We are the Change”. The project has been initiated by youngCaritas Austria and was funded by the European Union’s “Erasmus +” program. The project implementation was assisted by Caritas Austria and Armenian Caritas within the project “HIV/AIDs Prevention in the Post-Soviet Countries”.
The aim of the visit was to gain as much information as possible about Armenia, as well as two projects ran by Armenian Caritas in Vanadzor (“Sabine” small group house; “Little Prince” social center). The members of youth club, which was initiated within the “HIV/AIDs Prevention in the Post-Soviet Countries” project,
On June 10, 2019, the Governor of Lori Marzpetaran Andrey Ghukasyan and the Executive Director of Armenian Caritas BNGO Gagik Tarasyan signed a Memorandum of Understanding undertaking a commitment to multilateral cooperation in order to have the organization’s programs implemented in the communities of the region more effectively.
Deputy governor of the region Gayane Markosyan and the responsible of Armenian Caritas “Community Development and Disaster Risk Management” strategic direction Zara Aghayan, were also present at the event. Presenting the purpose of the visit to the governor Gagik Tarasyan mentioned that Armenian Caritas has been operating in Armenia for almost 25 years,
Project Duration: 2019 – on going
Number of Beneficiaries: Overall Organization with its governance and executive leadership
Location: Armenian Caritas headquarters
Goal: Տo contribute to the improved performance, accountability and risk management of the Organization.
Description:
- In 2016 in the circle of “Caritas Development Fund” Project an external Institutional Assessment of the Organization has been carried out, based on which the 5-year Program Strategy for 2017-2021 has been developed.
- To give a sustainable and effective solution to the management issues,
