Livelihood and Shelter support to Conflict-Affected Population in Armenia

Project Duration: 12 months, 01.04.2021-31.05.2022 Project implementation area: RoA, Shirak and Gegharkunik regions with future possible area extension Direct beneficiaries: Displaced families living in rented or eft houses/apartments, Host families accommodating displaced households, Conflict-affected families from the local community. Number of beneficiaries: 600 households/3000 individuals. Project goal: Displaced and other conflict-affected families rebuild their lives Project description: Armenian Caritas will provide: Shelter assistance in the form of minor repairs to 500 vulnerable conflict-affected households living in substandard shelters (including displaced,

Support to the Population Affected by War in Armenia

Project Duration: 15.04.2021-15.07.2021 Beneficiaries: Internally displaced people from Artsakh, wounded soldiers, hosting families from the local community, single mothers, families who have lost their primary breadwinner (deceased or injured), as a result of the conflict. Location: Shirak region of RA Goal: Improving livelihood situation, including securing minimal nutrition and housing standards of the population affected by Artsakh war 2020, including internally displaced persons. Description:   Project objective: The conflict-affected and displaced population from Artsakh meet their urgent needs.

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,

Tuition Fees for Vulnerable Students in Armenia

Project Duration:  8 Months. Location: Gyumri, Vanadzir , Artashat, Gavar and Tashir Beneficiaries: 50-60 vulnerable students from Gyumri, Vanadzir , Artashat, Gavar and Tashir. Background:  Armenian Caritas usually receives applications from students to assist them in their educational process by providing tuition fees. These students come from vulnerable families and cannot afford paying high tuition fees. This project will provide tuition fees to students who come from low-income and vulnerable families. It will help to encourage young people to receive higher education thus contributing to the future development of society as well.

Installation of Solar Photovoltaic Small Power Station

  Project Duration: January 01 – May 31, 2021 Location: Gyumri Beneficiaries: Students and teachers of Gyumri branch of FAAA Goal: Installation of Solar Photovoltaic Small Power station Description: Alongside with the truly significant achievements during these years, unfortunately today the Academy of Fine Arts has a number of problems. The most important of these is the university budget and budget allocation. The problem is that the bulk of the university’s budget goes to staff salaries and building maintenance,