Pandemic Emergency Assistance

Project Duration: October  1- 2020-December 31 2020 Number of Beneficiaries:  250 vulnerable households Location:    4 Regions of Armenia/14 Catholic Villages Background:   In Armenia the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 were announced in the beginning of March, 2020. On March 16, 2020, Armenia declared a state of emergency, taking measures to minimize risks of infection during the outbreak of COVID-19[1]. Actions included closure of schools and universities, prohibiting the activities of public catering facilities, trade, public events with more than 20 persons in attendance,

Supporting vulnerable households in Armenia to mitigate negative socio-economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic

Project Duration: 01.08.2020-01.11.2020 Beneficiaries: 210 vulnerable households Location: Shirak, Lori, Gegharkunik and Ararat Marzes /provinces/ Goal Mitigate negative socio-economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic for vulnerable households in Armenia Description Project objectives: • Support 210 vulnerable HHs in 4 Marzes of Armenia through aid packages to overcome negative economic hardships, caused by COVID-19 pandemic Project activities: • Data exchange with AC stakeholders for potential beneficiaries (state agencies, local NGOs, etc.) • Developing beneficiaries’ criteria list and screening,