15May

Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier.

Mother Teresa I will look at the stars again… Hello, I’m Gohar, I am sixteen years old. I was eight years old when I lost my father. My mother got married again. I think  my childhood pretty much ended then, too.  My days were sad and dreary. The sky became dark, the sun was no longer smiling. I wasn’t looking at the stars anymore… I’m tired of remembering, I’m tired of trying to forget. Pain was born in my heart and would not die. With all his hatred for me, my stepfather wanted to erase my memory,
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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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12Apr

…lets also learn to do charity!

Volodya, Rima, Anzhela, Nazeli, Mariam, Milena, Arianna, Never, David, Edvard – 6 girls, 4 boys: The eldest is 19 years old, the youngest is 1 year and 8 months old.  Despite the social difficulties and problems, the Karapetyans living in Akhuryan are not complaining: their 11th child will be born in a few months. Trying to introduce the children one by one, the 39-year-old mother hurries to assure that no matter how difficult it is, one child is good but many children are better. Only the eldest of the children is an adult and is currently in military service.
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03Mar

…lets also learn to do charity!

Volodya, Rima, Anzhela, Nazeli, Mariam, Milena, Arianna, Never, David, Edvard – 6 girls, 4 boys: The eldest is 19 years old, the youngest is 1 year and 8 months old.  Despite the social difficulties and problems, the Karapetyans living in Akhuryan are not complaining: their 11th child will be born in a few months. Trying to introduce the children one by one, the 39-year-old mother hurries to assure that no matter how difficult it is, one child is good but many children are better. Only the eldest of the children is an adult and is currently in military service.
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