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23Mar

Contribution of to the development of society by providing access to higher education to students from low-income and vulnerable families

Project Duration: February 1, 2024 – October 1, 2024 (8 months) Location: Armenia Overall Objective: To assist 50-60 students from low-income and vulnerable families to receive higher education thus contributing to their personal and professional growth. Project Outputs: Output 1- Provide proof of financial need (unemployed parents, low-income family, etc.) Output 2- Provide University transcripts with good or excellent grades. Project activities 1.1 Contribution of to the development of society by providing access to higher education to (60) students from low-income and vulnerable families in Armenia.

22Jan

Carefree childhood

Project Duration: 1 year Number of Beneficiaries: 10 Location: Gyumri, Gavar Goal: Promotes the growth of fertility Description: The Armenian Caritas BNGO, with the sponsorship of the Martinyan charity Foundation, will pay quarterly money to 10 families, 5 of which are from Gyumri and 5 from Gavar, for 3 or more children born in the family after January 2024, until the child reaches the age of 6 years. Partners: Martinyan charity Foundation Budget:

12Dec

Warming Up for Shirak Region People

Project Duration: 1 year Number of Beneficiaries: 150 Location: Shirak region Goal: To improve the living conditions of 150 socially vulnerable families Description: Distribution of heating means increases the living standard of 150 socially vulnerable families; Training, productive assets and cash distribution to improve and stabilize the economic situation of 20 families; Scholarships to 20 children aged 16-25 to make them more independent and self-confident for their future life

19Oct

“My Right. Next Level. Inclusive Education in Armenia and Kosovo” project

Project duration: 01.09.2023 – 28.02.2026 Location: Shirak Region Overall objective: Contribute to inclusive and equitable quality education for children with disabilities and their parents in Kosovo (Prizren, South Kosovo) and Armenia (Shirak Region), in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal 4, 5 and 10, 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 outputs: Output 1- 80 CWD (Children with disabilities) are encouraged to realize their rights and be active parts of their schools Output 2- Teachers are provided with support (OR:

22May

Institutionalising a Volunteer First Responder Service in Armenia (VolFiRe)

Project Duration: 01.12.2022-31.08.2025 Location: Kotayk, Lori, Armavir, Ararat, Shirak, Gegharkunik, Syunik, Vayoc Dzor, Tavush, Aragatsotn Regions Project Purpose: To contribute to strengthening population protection systems in the regions of Armenia through volunteer capacity. Project Description: From December, 2022 Armenian Red Cross Society partnering with Armenian Caritas, started implementing “Institutionalising a Volunteer First Responder Service in Armenia (VolFiRe)” project. The Civil Protection system in Armenia is currently mainly based on professional responders from governmental institutions. They are to a large extent on-duty firefighters and other paid staff of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES).