Project duration : 01.07.2024-09.09.2024

Location: Bayandur, Yerazgavors and Getk villages (Shirak region)

Number of beneficiaries: 160

Target group: children aged from 6 to 16 years

 

Goal: The project aims to enhance the socialization and educational development of children aged 6 to 16 in border communities through aesthetic education, art therapy an English communication club.

 

Overall objectives:

  • Provision of access to aesthetic education for children aged 6 to 16
  • Improvment of English communication skills for 12- to 16-year-olds
  • Increasement of the level of self-awareness and emotional literacy among children aged 6 to 16

 

Project activities:

  • Dance classes ( total 16 hours)
  • Painting lessons ( total 14 hours )
  • Art therapy meetings ( total 4 hours )
  • English communication club ( total: 24 hours )
  • Visit to the cultural places

 

Project description:

As part of the project, 160 children aged 6 to 16 years from border communities participate in dance classes, painting and sculpturing classes, art therapy sessions, an English club, and cultural visits. They have the opportunity to engage in art groups and beneficial activities during the summer holidays, helping them break away from computer addiction and other daily routines. Art therapy provides them with a space to express themselves, learn to recognize, and manage their emotions. The English club, with the participation of a language volunteer, offers an opportunity to improve their English knowledge, broaden their worldview, and gain experience in intercultural communication.

Project Partner: Oxford Armenia Foundation and Books for Hope AM

Project donors: Melkonyan brothers

Budget: 2,050,000 AMD

Project manager: Ani Hamalbashyan