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Advocacy Initiatives in Syunik
"Goris-Boomerang" NGO
Project title: It is Time to Be
Present
Project duration: April 1, 2006–November 30, 2006
Project description: The goal of the project was to increase the public involvement and spiritual development of different groups of disabled children. Using various campaign materials, the NGO raised public awareness regarding the education of disabled children. The local government bodies of Goris and the surrounding four villages approved the legal and working model of draft procedures regarding the professional education of disabled children.
Contact:
Hamlet Harutyunyan
5 Mashtots St., Goris
(374 284) 24096, (374 93) 838226
Project duration: April 1, 2006–November 30, 2006
Project description: The goal of the project was to increase the public involvement and spiritual development of different groups of disabled children. Using various campaign materials, the NGO raised public awareness regarding the education of disabled children. The local government bodies of Goris and the surrounding four villages approved the legal and working model of draft procedures regarding the professional education of disabled children.
Contact:
Hamlet Harutyunyan
5 Mashtots St., Goris
(374 284) 24096, (374 93) 838226
"Eco-Sis" NGO
Project title: Initiative for the Protection of Interests in Sisian
Project duration: April 1, 2006–November 30, 2006
Project description: The goal of the project was to organize public awareness campaigns, consultations, and trainings for NGOs, mass media representatives, and local self-governing bodies on trade regulations and to develop legislation regarding trade for the city of Sisian. This legislation was then introduced to local self-governing bodies for adoption and dissemination among the trading centers of the city.
Contact: Project duration: April 1, 2006–November 30, 2006
Project description: The goal of the project was to organize public awareness campaigns, consultations, and trainings for NGOs, mass media representatives, and local self-governing bodies on trade regulations and to develop legislation regarding trade for the city of Sisian. This legislation was then introduced to local self-governing bodies for adoption and dissemination among the trading centers of the city.
Kamo Safrazyan
4/41 Fizkulturnikner St., Sisian
(374 2830) 6800, (374 93) 288144
ecosisian@yahoo.com
Rights Information Center NGO
Project title: Democratic Self-Governance
Project duration: April 1, 2006–December 31, 2006
Project description: The goal of the project was to enable members of the Goris community to participate in local government planning processes and to oblige the City Council to respond to citizens' concerns.
The Goris community’s awareness about the activities of the local government bodies has been increased and a three-year development project was implemented in Goris.
Contact: Project duration: April 1, 2006–December 31, 2006
Project description: The goal of the project was to enable members of the Goris community to participate in local government planning processes and to oblige the City Council to respond to citizens' concerns.
The Goris community’s awareness about the activities of the local government bodies has been increased and a three-year development project was implemented in Goris.
Marat Dadunts
3 Mashtots St., Goris
(374 284) 24020, (374 91) 542006
itek@rambler.ru
Kapan's Teachers NGO
Project title: A Teacher Valued by the Community
Project duration: April 1, 2006–December 31, 2006
Project description: The goal of the project was to attain effective collaboration between the local government of Kapan, the Kapan community, and secondary educational institutions to implement procedures for the evaluation of teachers' activities in the region. A draft procedure for the “Teacher of the Year” award was developed. Through the support of cooperative partners and constituencies the draft procedure was approved by the local government.
Project duration: April 1, 2006–December 31, 2006
Project description: The goal of the project was to attain effective collaboration between the local government of Kapan, the Kapan community, and secondary educational institutions to implement procedures for the evaluation of teachers' activities in the region. A draft procedure for the “Teacher of the Year” award was developed. Through the support of cooperative partners and constituencies the draft procedure was approved by the local government.
Contact:
Magda Gevorgyan
12/1 Davit-Bek St., Kapan
"Khariskh" NGO for the Disabled of Syunik Marz
Project title: Clean City, Healthy Citizen
Project duration: April 1, 2006–December 31, 2006
Project description: The goal of the project was to develop mechanisms for efficient garbage collection in Sisian. Through the influence of mass media, beneficiaries, and the community, the Sisian leadership approved the newly developed trash collection project.
Project duration: April 1, 2006–December 31, 2006
Project description: The goal of the project was to develop mechanisms for efficient garbage collection in Sisian. Through the influence of mass media, beneficiaries, and the community, the Sisian leadership approved the newly developed trash collection project.
Contact:
Susanna Isajanyan
6/14 Charents St., Sisian
Sisian Development Center NGO
Project duration: November 1, 2006–June 30, 2006
Project description: The project goal was to implement the document on Sisian's youth policy. A "Youth Action Plan" package was developed and implemented. Sisian local authorities, community organizations, and community members were made aware of Sisian's youth policy.
Contact:
Project description: The project goal was to implement the document on Sisian's youth policy. A "Youth Action Plan" package was developed and implemented. Sisian local authorities, community organizations, and community members were made aware of Sisian's youth policy.
Contact:
Sasun Nersesyan
5 Charents St., Sisian
Kapan Women’s Unity NGO
Project duration: November 1, 2006–July 31, 2006
Project description: The project goal was to prevent the use of drugs and alcohol and promote HIV/AIDS awareness in Kapan, Kadjaran, Meghri, and Agarak schools. Through this, general public awareness was also increased regarding these issues. Cooperation was formed with APEC, as a result of which, the NIE Kapan Branch approved the package regarding the prevention of drug and alcohol use and the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Contact:
Susanna Harutyunyan
3/8 Yerkatughayinner St., Kapan
(374 285) 65830, (374 91) 458237
hsusanna@freenet.am
Project description: The project goal was to prevent the use of drugs and alcohol and promote HIV/AIDS awareness in Kapan, Kadjaran, Meghri, and Agarak schools. Through this, general public awareness was also increased regarding these issues. Cooperation was formed with APEC, as a result of which, the NIE Kapan Branch approved the package regarding the prevention of drug and alcohol use and the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Contact:
Susanna Harutyunyan
3/8 Yerkatughayinner St., Kapan
(374 285) 65830, (374 91) 458237
hsusanna@freenet.am
Union of Kapan Communities NGO
Project duration: November 1, 2006–July 31, 2006
Project description: The project goal was to raise the advocacy capacities of the inhabitants of 20 condominiums in Kapan in order to raise the amount of money collected by the condominiums.
Contact:
Armen Sargsyan
5A A. Manukyan St., Kapan
(374 285) 62133, (374 91) 213368
hamaynq@syunik.am
Project description: The project goal was to raise the advocacy capacities of the inhabitants of 20 condominiums in Kapan in order to raise the amount of money collected by the condominiums.
Contact:
Armen Sargsyan
5A A. Manukyan St., Kapan
(374 285) 62133, (374 91) 213368
hamaynq@syunik.am
“Shotokan” Syunik Region Karate Federation
Goris Center for Sport and Health
Project duration: November 1, 2006–July 31, 2006
Project description: The goal of the project was to promote sports teams and practice sessions throughout business organizations in Goris. Goris community members’ awareness about sport issues was increased and an annual community sports event package was developed. Annual sports events will be monitored by the local government.
Contact:
Sargis Simonyan
23 Komitas St., Goris
(374 284) 26649, (374 93) 889824
gorishealth@yahoo.com
Project description: The goal of the project was to promote sports teams and practice sessions throughout business organizations in Goris. Goris community members’ awareness about sport issues was increased and an annual community sports event package was developed. Annual sports events will be monitored by the local government.
Contact:
Sargis Simonyan
23 Komitas St., Goris
(374 284) 26649, (374 93) 889824
gorishealth@yahoo.com
Goris Civic Education Center
Project duration: November 1, 2006–August 31, 2006
Project description: The goal of the project was to reduce the violence faced by refugees undergoing military service by 60-70%. To reach this goal public monitoring, PR, and media committees were formed and Goris and Sisian community members were informed about refugees’ issues within the military. This will assist in escalating the level of responsiility of military officials in Goris and their actions will become more transparent and it will enable refugees to understand their rights and responsibilities.
Contact:
Vachagan Khachatryan
17 Arzumanyan St., Goris
(374 93) 994313
cced@freenet.am
Project description: The goal of the project was to reduce the violence faced by refugees undergoing military service by 60-70%. To reach this goal public monitoring, PR, and media committees were formed and Goris and Sisian community members were informed about refugees’ issues within the military. This will assist in escalating the level of responsiility of military officials in Goris and their actions will become more transparent and it will enable refugees to understand their rights and responsibilities.
Contact:
Vachagan Khachatryan
17 Arzumanyan St., Goris
(374 93) 994313
cced@freenet.am
Goris Press Club
Project duration: November 1, 2006–July 31, 2006
Project description: The goal of the project was to ensure the delivery of information by 40 public organizations to residents in the Goris region. The mode of information delivery by organizations and enterprises was clarified. Community members were informed of the articles of the "Freedom of Information" law. It is expected that the attitude of public will change and their actions will become transparent.
Contact:
Susanna Shahnazaryan
3 Mashtots St., Goris
(374 284) 22435/2073, (374 91) 333109
Shso9@yahoo.com
Project description: The goal of the project was to ensure the delivery of information by 40 public organizations to residents in the Goris region. The mode of information delivery by organizations and enterprises was clarified. Community members were informed of the articles of the "Freedom of Information" law. It is expected that the attitude of public will change and their actions will become transparent.
Contact:
Susanna Shahnazaryan
3 Mashtots St., Goris
(374 284) 22435/2073, (374 91) 333109
Shso9@yahoo.com
Goris Women’ Center
Project duration: November 1, 2006–July 31, 2006
Project description: The goal of the project was to urge Goris and the four surrounding communities to provide 15-year-old girls with thyroid gland hormonal examinations and diagnosis free of charge. The awareness of infections caused by a lack of iodine among the population of girls in Goris and the four surrounding communities was raised.
Contact:
Lena Hovsepyan
3 Ankakhutyan St., Goris
(374 284) 24677
hash767@mail.ru
Project description: The goal of the project was to urge Goris and the four surrounding communities to provide 15-year-old girls with thyroid gland hormonal examinations and diagnosis free of charge. The awareness of infections caused by a lack of iodine among the population of girls in Goris and the four surrounding communities was raised.
Contact:
Lena Hovsepyan
3 Ankakhutyan St., Goris
(374 284) 24677
hash767@mail.ru
Princess Parvana NGO
Project duration: November 1, 2006–July 31, 2006
Project description: The goal of the project was to improve obstetrics and gynecology (Ob/Gyn) services. at the Goris hospital. Areas for improvement of Ob/Gyn services at the Goris hospital were identified, women’s awareness was increased regarding available services, and a complex project for the improvement of services offered by the hospital was developed.
Contact:
Gagik Tunyan
1 Mashtots St., Goris
(374 284) 23334
princess@freenet.am
Project description: The goal of the project was to improve obstetrics and gynecology (Ob/Gyn) services. at the Goris hospital. Areas for improvement of Ob/Gyn services at the Goris hospital were identified, women’s awareness was increased regarding available services, and a complex project for the improvement of services offered by the hospital was developed.
Contact:
Gagik Tunyan
1 Mashtots St., Goris
(374 284) 23334
princess@freenet.am
“Bari Ert” Automotive Fan’s Club NGO
Project duration: November 1, 2006 – July 31, 2006
Project description: The goal of the project was to assist and support the development as well as the realization of road safety awareness in Goris secondary schools. The "Safety is in Your Hands" manual and brochure were developed and disseminated throughout Goris schools.
Contact:
Elmira Balasayan
142/10 Syunik St., Goris
(374 284) 25676, (374 91) 783708
perine@freenet.am
Project description: The goal of the project was to assist and support the development as well as the realization of road safety awareness in Goris secondary schools. The "Safety is in Your Hands" manual and brochure were developed and disseminated throughout Goris schools.
Contact:
Elmira Balasayan
142/10 Syunik St., Goris
(374 284) 25676, (374 91) 783708
perine@freenet.am
Goris Creators NGO
Project duration: November 1, 2006–June 30, 2006
Project description: The goal of the project was to implement an Annual Cultural Program in Goris by presenting creative works in the fields of painting, music, and literature. The Goris City Council approved the Annual Cultural Program and will monitor its implementation.
Contact:
Jirayr Martirosyan
55 Khorenatsi St., Goris
(374 93) 287902
Jirmar28@freenet.am
Project description: The goal of the project was to implement an Annual Cultural Program in Goris by presenting creative works in the fields of painting, music, and literature. The Goris City Council approved the Annual Cultural Program and will monitor its implementation.
Contact:
Jirayr Martirosyan
55 Khorenatsi St., Goris
(374 93) 287902
Jirmar28@freenet.am
“Khayt” Beekeepers’ NGO
Project duration: February 1, 2007–July 30, 2007
Project description: The goal of the project is to encourage the Syunik State Veterinary Department to implement hive laboratories and prophylactic activities. The NGO plans to increase the beekeepers’ awareness about veterinary service opportunities in order to develop the plan for laboratory and prophylactic activities plan, to mobilize the beneficiaries, and to influence the Syunik Veterinary Department to approve the proposal.
Contact:
Meri Mkrtchyan
Mashtots 150/9, Goris
(374 93) 101626
aspaersz@yahoo.fr
Project description: The goal of the project is to encourage the Syunik State Veterinary Department to implement hive laboratories and prophylactic activities. The NGO plans to increase the beekeepers’ awareness about veterinary service opportunities in order to develop the plan for laboratory and prophylactic activities plan, to mobilize the beneficiaries, and to influence the Syunik Veterinary Department to approve the proposal.
Contact:
Meri Mkrtchyan
Mashtots 150/9, Goris
(374 93) 101626
aspaersz@yahoo.fr
Powerful Future NGO
Project duration: February 1, 2007–August 31, 2007
Project description: The project goal is to include some points
about youth issues in Kapan's quadrennial development project. To
achieve this goal, the NGO plans to identify and prioritize issues
faced by youth in Kapan, to increase the awareness of Kapan community
members about the local government’s plans for solving youth issues,
and to implement these plans.
Contact:
Eduard Mirzoyan
18/5 Meliq Stepanyan St., Kapan
(374 93) 056666
Center for the Study of International Experience
Project duration: February 1, 2007–July 30, 2007
Project description: The project goal is to decrease violations concerning employees' work-hours in the trade and food servicing (TFS) sector. To achieve this, the NGO plans to increase employee awareness of the law concerning prolongation of work-hours, to implement monitoring in Sisian's TFS sector concerning violations, and to increase control of violations in Sisian.
Contact:
Arkadi Hovhannisyan
3 Myasnikyan St., Sisian
(374 93) 949838
ies_center@mail.ru
Project description: The project goal is to decrease violations concerning employees' work-hours in the trade and food servicing (TFS) sector. To achieve this, the NGO plans to increase employee awareness of the law concerning prolongation of work-hours, to implement monitoring in Sisian's TFS sector concerning violations, and to increase control of violations in Sisian.
Contact:
Arkadi Hovhannisyan
3 Myasnikyan St., Sisian
(374 93) 949838
ies_center@mail.ru
Syunik's Pre-Schoolers NGO
Project duration: February 1, 2007–August 31, 2007
Project description: The goal of the project is to ensure the implementation of the RA law, which states that preschool institutions' employees must pass compulsory medical examinations. Expenses relating to the examinations will be covered by local government bodies, according to the law. To achieve this goal, the employees of preschool institutions will be informed about the process of compulsory examinations and a suggestion-packet on the subject will be developed and dispursed.
Contact:
Saida Aduntsi
26 Gusan Ashot St., Goris
(374 284) 24466
syunax@mail.ru
Project description: The goal of the project is to ensure the implementation of the RA law, which states that preschool institutions' employees must pass compulsory medical examinations. Expenses relating to the examinations will be covered by local government bodies, according to the law. To achieve this goal, the employees of preschool institutions will be informed about the process of compulsory examinations and a suggestion-packet on the subject will be developed and dispursed.
Contact:
Saida Aduntsi
26 Gusan Ashot St., Goris
(374 284) 24466
syunax@mail.ru
“Asparez” NGO
Project duration: December 1 2007 – July 31 2008
Project description: The goal of the project is to implement trade and service laws in Goris, Tegh, Khndzoresk, and Verishen. To achieve this goal an awareness raising campaign is planned to promote awareness among consumers, trade centers, and employees in public food service centers about trade and service rules. A mechanism to control trade and service regulations will be designed and the adoption of this mechanism will be encouraged.
Contact: Project description: The goal of the project is to implement trade and service laws in Goris, Tegh, Khndzoresk, and Verishen. To achieve this goal an awareness raising campaign is planned to promote awareness among consumers, trade centers, and employees in public food service centers about trade and service rules. A mechanism to control trade and service regulations will be designed and the adoption of this mechanism will be encouraged.
Vahe Tsoghsants
Ankakhutyan 3, Goris
(374 91) 24 19 01
toxsancvage@rambler.ru
Syunik Pre-School Children
Project duration: December 1 2007 – Aug 31 2008
Project description: The goal of the project is to ensure that the school aged (5-6 years old) children of the Hartashen, Broon, Shinuhayr, Verishen, Kornidzor, Harzhis and Karashen communities of Goris receive preschool education. To achieve this goal awareness of community members will be raised regarding the law on preschool education. A mechanism for the organization of preschool education will be developed and introduced to community councils and mayors. During the project the local governing bodies of the above mentioned communities will be lobbied to start implementing the mechanism.
Contact:Project description: The goal of the project is to ensure that the school aged (5-6 years old) children of the Hartashen, Broon, Shinuhayr, Verishen, Kornidzor, Harzhis and Karashen communities of Goris receive preschool education. To achieve this goal awareness of community members will be raised regarding the law on preschool education. A mechanism for the organization of preschool education will be developed and introduced to community councils and mayors. During the project the local governing bodies of the above mentioned communities will be lobbied to start implementing the mechanism.
Saida Adunts
Gusan Ashot 26
(374 284)2 44 66, (374 94)63 67 63
syunax@mail.ru
Sisian Development Center
Project duration: December 1 2007 – July 31 2008
Project description: The goal of the project is to achieve a supportive environment for young people where they are protected and have all the opportunities for development and participation, where policies directed toward the youth are working and being implemented and young people fully participate in the development of their community.
To reach this the goal the NGO, together with partner organizations, will elaborate the “Youth policy” document and introduce it to community councils for their approval. The NGO will support the formation of structures ensuring the implementation of the youth policy and investment of mechanisms (particularly the formation of youth committees at community councils) for effective implementation.
Contact:Project description: The goal of the project is to achieve a supportive environment for young people where they are protected and have all the opportunities for development and participation, where policies directed toward the youth are working and being implemented and young people fully participate in the development of their community.
To reach this the goal the NGO, together with partner organizations, will elaborate the “Youth policy” document and introduce it to community councils for their approval. The NGO will support the formation of structures ensuring the implementation of the youth policy and investment of mechanisms (particularly the formation of youth committees at community councils) for effective implementation.
Sasun Nersesyan
5 Charents street, Sisian
(374 2830) 56 66; 32-12, (374 93) 08 05 08
sdc_inf@yahoo.com ; sdc@sisiandc.am
Scientific Center for International Experience Studies
Project duration: December 1 2007 – July 31 2008
Project description: The project goal is to decrease the average index (59%) of risk factor of using alcohol and tobacco by minors to 29.5%. After the project the mechanisms will continue their dynamic process and be regarded as models for other communities.
Awareness of Sisian community members and legal institutions (TSB, educational institutions, health service, social and legal institutions) concerning the problem and the methods of its solution, will be increased. The corresponding clauses of the RA legislation will be implemented at 84 shops. Productivity of the activities performed by legal bodies (educational institutions, TSB, Superintendence dealing with minors affairs, health service center, SSTA) and interested members of the community (organizations, parents, NGO-s) to solve the problem will be increased and the number of minors (about 506 people) using alcohol and tobacco will be reduced.
Project description: The project goal is to decrease the average index (59%) of risk factor of using alcohol and tobacco by minors to 29.5%. After the project the mechanisms will continue their dynamic process and be regarded as models for other communities.
Awareness of Sisian community members and legal institutions (TSB, educational institutions, health service, social and legal institutions) concerning the problem and the methods of its solution, will be increased. The corresponding clauses of the RA legislation will be implemented at 84 shops. Productivity of the activities performed by legal bodies (educational institutions, TSB, Superintendence dealing with minors affairs, health service center, SSTA) and interested members of the community (organizations, parents, NGO-s) to solve the problem will be increased and the number of minors (about 506 people) using alcohol and tobacco will be reduced.
Contact:
Arkadi Hovhannisyan
Myasnikyan 3, Sisian
Goris Creators
Project duration: December 1 2007 – June 30 2008
Project description: The goal of the project is to open educational art clubs in 7 village communities of Goris. To achieve this goal the needs, necessities, and orientation of cultural clubs must be identified. Develop “Cultural Development Program” to create cultural clubs. Lobby village avaganis to approve the “Cultural Development Program.”
Contact:Project description: The goal of the project is to open educational art clubs in 7 village communities of Goris. To achieve this goal the needs, necessities, and orientation of cultural clubs must be identified. Develop “Cultural Development Program” to create cultural clubs. Lobby village avaganis to approve the “Cultural Development Program.”
Jirayr Martirosyan
Khorenatsi 55, Goris
(374 93) 28 79 02
Jirmar28@freenet.am
“Princess Parvana” NGO
Project duration: December 1 2007 – July 31 2008
Project description: The goal of the project is to give inhabitants of Goris the chance to participate in the selection process of Goris college professions. To achieve this goal mechanism of public participation will be developed and piloted. Directors of the college will be lobbied to approve the mechanism of public participation. Inhabitants of Goris will be informed about the implementation of the mechanism.
Contact: Project description: The goal of the project is to give inhabitants of Goris the chance to participate in the selection process of Goris college professions. To achieve this goal mechanism of public participation will be developed and piloted. Directors of the college will be lobbied to approve the mechanism of public participation. Inhabitants of Goris will be informed about the implementation of the mechanism.
Gevorg Stepanyan
Mashtots 1, Goris
(093)43-45-88
princes@freenet.am
“Bari Ert” Automoto Fans’ NGO
Project duration: December 1 2007 – June 30 2008
Project description: The goal of the project is to educate the schoolchildren of Syunik and Vayots Dzor on Road Safety and Traffic Rules to ensure they employ them in everyday life. To achieve this goal road safety issues will be prioritized and a methodology to increase children’s' awareness will be developed. A working group will be formed to create a manual and brochures.
Contact:
Elmira BalasayanProject description: The goal of the project is to educate the schoolchildren of Syunik and Vayots Dzor on Road Safety and Traffic Rules to ensure they employ them in everyday life. To achieve this goal road safety issues will be prioritized and a methodology to increase children’s' awareness will be developed. A working group will be formed to create a manual and brochures.
Contact:
Syunik 142/10, Goris
(374 284) 2 56 76, (374 93) 97 51 90
perine@freenet.am
Rights Information Center
Project duration: December 1 2007 – July 31 2008
Project description: The goal of the project is to ensure that the existing situation in places of confinement in Syunik Marz correspond to the “Law on Arrested and Imprisoned persons.” To achieve this goal knowledge of the staff at places of confinement in the cities of Goris, Kapan, Sisian, and Meghri cities about international documents on the Rights of the Arrested and Human Rights ratified by the Republic of Armenia will be increased. Those imprisoned and the general population will also be informed of the “Law on Arrested and Imprisoned persons.” Places of confinement in Kapan, Sisian, Goris, and Meghri will be monitored to ensure they are in correspondence with the principles of the law. The Syunik Marz management of these places of confinement and of the police will introduce the portfolio of reforms and the time line to eliminate existing flaws. At the end of the project a report on the portfolio of suggestions will be prepared and results of the monitoring will be released.
Contact: Project description: The goal of the project is to ensure that the existing situation in places of confinement in Syunik Marz correspond to the “Law on Arrested and Imprisoned persons.” To achieve this goal knowledge of the staff at places of confinement in the cities of Goris, Kapan, Sisian, and Meghri cities about international documents on the Rights of the Arrested and Human Rights ratified by the Republic of Armenia will be increased. Those imprisoned and the general population will also be informed of the “Law on Arrested and Imprisoned persons.” Places of confinement in Kapan, Sisian, Goris, and Meghri will be monitored to ensure they are in correspondence with the principles of the law. The Syunik Marz management of these places of confinement and of the police will introduce the portfolio of reforms and the time line to eliminate existing flaws. At the end of the project a report on the portfolio of suggestions will be prepared and results of the monitoring will be released.
Marat Dadunts
Mashtots 3, Goris
(374 284)2 40 20, (374 91)54 20 06
itek@rambler.ru
"Asparez" NGO
Project duration: December 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008
Project description: The goal of the project is to implement trade and service laws at Goris, Tegh, Khndzoresk, Verishen communities. For achieving this goal it is planned to promote the awareness of the consumers, trade centers, workers of public food service centers about trade and service rules, to elaborate a subtle mechanism of trade and service rules’ control, and adopt the mechanisms for the control of trade and service rules..
Contact:
Vahe Tsoghsants
Goris, Ankakhutyan 3, Syunik region
toxsancvage@rambler.ru
"Syunik pre school children" NGO
Project duration: December 1, 2007 – August 31, 2008
Project description: The project goal is that the school-aged (ages from 5 to 6) children of Hartashen, Broon, Shinuhayr, Verishen, Kornidzor, Harzhis and Karashen communities of Goris region receive preschool education. For achieving this goal it is planned to increase awareness of Hartashen, Broon, Shinuhayr, Verishen, Kornidzor, Harzhis and Karashen communities' members about the law on preschool educational entities, develop the mechanism for organization of preschool education and introduce the mechanism to community councils and mayors. During the project it is planned to lobby the above mentioned communities for LGBs to approve and start to implement the mechanism.
Contact:
Saida Adunts
Goris, Gusan Ashot 26, Syunik region
(0284) 24466
syunax@mail.ru
"Sisian Development Center" NGO
Project duration: December 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008
Project description: The project goal is to achieve a supportive environment, where young people are protected and have all the opportunities for development and participation, where mechanisms intended by youth policy are working and being implemented and young people fully participate in the development of their community.
To reach the goal the NGO, together with partner organizations will elaborate on “Youth policy” document and introduce to Community Councils for the approval. The NGO will support to the formation of structures ensuring the implementation of Youth policy and investment of mechanisms (particularly youth committees ate community councils, youth councils and etc) for effective implementation of those structures.
Contact:
Sasun Nersesyan
Sisian, 5 Charents street, Syunik region
(2830) 5666; 32-12
sdc_inf@yahoo.com ; sdc@sisiandc.am
“Scientific Center for
International Experience Studies" NGO
Project duration: December 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008
Project description: The project goal is to decrease the average index (59%) of risk factor of using alcohol and tobacco by the minors. It will be reduced to 29.5%. And after the project the invested effort and mechanisms will continue their dynamic process being regarded as a model for other communities.
In the result of realizing the project the average index of unawareness of Sisian community members and legal institutions (educational institutions, health service, social and legal institutions) concerning to the problem and the methods of its solution, will be reduced. The corresponding clauses of RA legislation will be implemented at 84 shops. The average index of the productivity of the activities performed by the legal bodies (educational institutions, Superintendence dealing with minors affairs, health service center) and the interested members of the community (organizations, parents, NGO-s) on solving the problem will be increased and the number of minors (about 506 people) using alcohol and tobacco will be reduced.
Contact:
Arkadi Hovhannisyan
Sisian, Myasnikyan 3, Syunik region
ies_center@mail.ru
"Goris Creators" NGO
Project duration: December 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007
Project description: Project goal is to open traditional art teaching clubs at Goris 7 villages’ communities. For achieving the goal it is planned to identify the needs necessity and orientation of cultural clubs. Develop “Cultural Development Program” project on creating cultural clubs. Lobby on villages avaganies for approving the “Cultural Development Program” project.
Contact:
Jirayr Martirosyan
Goris, Khorenatsi 55, Syunik region
Jirmar28@freenet.am
Jun.23.2010
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