“Armenian Caritas” Benevolent NGO
Mission Statement
The Mission of the “Armenian Caritas” is “To serve different vulnerable groups with love and compassion, respecting the dignity of each individual”.
Vision
Armenian Caritas is a strong and significant role player in consolidation of social justice and social protection in the Republic of Armenia.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION 1.
“Emili Aregak” Center for Children and Youth with Multiple Disabilities
Project Duration: 01.06.2008 – 31.12.2018
Number of Beneficiaries: 60 children
Location: Shirak Province: Gyumri city
Background:
Disabled people are separated and isolated from the rest of the society because they are seen as an embarrassment or weakness for the entire family. In many cases, one family member is given for the responsibility of caring for the disable individual.
According to “Armenian Caritas” research,
In May 1995, the Armenian Catholic Church,headed by Msgr. Nerses Archb. Der-Nersessian, the Gyumri-based Ordinary of Armenian Catholics in Armenia, Georgia, and Eastern Europe, founded Armenian Caritas in Gyumri, Shirak region.
In 1996, a Board of Directors, consisting of a president and six other members, was established and given the task of formulating the strategy of the organization and supervising its implementation.The organization was officially recognized by the Armenian Ministry of Justice as a local NGO in 1997. Since 1999, Armenian Caritas has become a full member of Caritas Internationalis.
Project Duration: 01.01.2002 — ongoing
Beneficiaries
Beneficiary criteria
Regions
Rehabilitation and Involvment of children under precarious circumstances through Art therapy
Project Duration: 01.01.2010 – 30.11.2017
Number of Beneficiaries: 25
Location: Lori Province: Vanadzor
Goal:
Contribute to socio-psychological rehabilitation of disabled and children in various difficult situations through provision of relevant services and amelioration of conditions.
Project activities
TThe project works with around 20 children and their family members. Different therapies, such as fairy-tale therapy, art and paining therapy, activities to strengthen the memory are held with the children who are diagnosed with infantile cerebral paralysis,
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