January 30-31, 2020 in the framework of the “ArmenianCaritas” BNGO’s “ARAMAZD: SMART” project a meeting-discussion by “Open Space” format on the topic “Intergovernmental Partnership as a Community Development Guarantee” was held in Dilijan. Ashot Giloyan, Head of the Department of Local Self-Government of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia, Armine Simonyan, Head of the Territorial (Capital) Program Support Division, Artak Aghbalyan, Head of the Primary (Vocational) and Intermediate Vocational Education Department of the RA Ministry of Education, Science, Sport and Culture, MPs Nazeli Baghdasaryan and Hrant Ayvazyan, representatives of Gegharkunik, Lori and Shirak Marzpetarans (regional administrations), representatives of local governments,

December 3rd is the International Day of Persons with Disability. Within the framework of “My Right. Inclusive Education in Armenia and Kosovo” project a visit was organized to “Little Prince” day care center of Armenian Caritas with the participation of children and their parents involved in the project. During the informative visit project’s children and beneficiary children of the center got acquainted with each other. Later, the staff of the center introduced parents the criteria for admitting children to their center, as well as the work done with children, and the activities organized for children. Meanwhile, all children participated in the cooking,

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.

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.

October 1 is celebrated as the International Day of  elderly. It is an opportunity to give a respect to those people who earned the right to have a dignified old age and a chance to refer to their problems and find ways of solving them. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the country and society to provide decent living conditions for older persons and take care of them. “Armenian Caritas” believes that  elderly people in Armenia deserve to lead a worthy life, to receive free first aid from the country and use social, cultural as well as home health care services.