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Orran – Yerevan
1st Semester Report, January-June 2017
1st Semester, 2017 Page 1
This report includes the activities taking place at Orran Yerevan for the months of January to June.
Please find below the information on the following topics.
- General remarks
- Academic assistance to children
- Cultural education
- Social services
- Medical and psychological assistance
1. GENERAL REMARKS
During this reporting period, the total number of the daily beneficiaries at Orran Yerevan
increased to 164. The table below shows the details:
January February March April May June
Number of
children 97 99 102 108 110 112
Number of elderly 52 52 54 54 57 52
Total number 149 151 156 162 167 164
The following changes in the daily meal program took place:
Forty (40) new children were accepted and assigned accordingly into junior, middle
and senior groups. Some are in the meal program, only.
Twenty-four (24) children were dismissed from the program.
One hundred twelve (112) children were in Orran. Seven of them were in the daily
meal program, eight in the individualized school program.
Eleven (11) children were accepted in the program and 11 were dismissed due to
disciplinary reasons.
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The department of education held weekly meetings. The team discussed individual cases and
addressed organizational issues and problems.
1. 2. Academic Assistance to Children 1.1. 2.1. Classes and Handicraft Workshops
2.1.1 Classes
Orran’s children are divided into 3 classes according to their age group. Each class is led by a
teacher who is responsible for overseeing the daily preparation of the children’s homework,
and their involvement in educational and cultural events. The teachers are assisted by
volunteers.
The table below gives the details of the groups in July.
Children Youngest Middle
Senior
Total Number 32 35 30
Teachers Astghik
Hovhannisyan
Liza
Soghomonyan
Nune
Hayrepetyan
During this semester, Orran's teachers together with the social worker, regularly visited schools
that Orran's beneficiaries attend.
The table below shows the timetable and purpose of the visits to schools.
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School
The
number
of
children
Day Purpose of the visit
NO.20 3 19.01.17թ
Meeting with the teachers and discussion of educational
and behavioral issues
NO.60 5 20.01.2017թ
Meeting with the teachers and discussion of educational and behavioral issues
NO.17 4 24.01.17թ
Meeting with the teachers and discussion of educational and behavioral issues
NO. 68 5 27.01.2017թ
Meeting with the teachers and discussion of educational and behavioral issues
NO. 6 4 08.02.2017թ
Meeting with the teachers and discussion of educational and behavioral issues
NO.1 2 18.02.2017թ
Meeting with the teachers and discussion of educational and behavioral issues
NO. 60 5 23.02.2017թ
Meeting with the teachers and discussion of educational and behavioral issues
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NO. 6 4 22.03.2017թ
M
Meeting with the headmaster, teachers and social
worker and discussion of educational and behavioral
issues
NO. 27 1 20.04.2017 Meeting with the teachers and discussion of educational
and behavioral issues including long absence
NO. 82 2 27.04.2017թ Meeting with the teachers and discussion of educational
and behavioral issues
NO. 23 14 28.04.17թ To admit Orran’s two children to school.
NO.194 1 04.05.2017 Meeting with the headmaster and teachers to discuss
problems of long absence and and lack of attendance.
2.1.2 Handicraft Classes
During this semester Orran’s children were active in handicraft classes.
The table below presents the total number of children attending various workshops.
January February March April May June
Macrame 23 27 29 29 28 28
Woodwork 18 18 20 21 18 19
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Pottery 30 31 38 36 37 34
Painting 30 31 38 36 37 34
The table below presents the total number of children attending the mentioned groups.
January February March April May June
Leadership 15 20 21 16 18 18
Theatre 20 20 15 21 14 14
Journalism 15 15 20 20 20 15
January February March April May June
English 30 30 30 30 30 30
IT 31 34 38 38 38 38
Math 31 34 38 38 38 38
2.2 Volunteers
Volunteers help children with homework, as well as oversee individual and group sessions.
The table below presents the number of volunteers attending this semester.
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January February March April May June
Number of
volunteers 18 24 27
31 44 52
Hours total 6800
NAME, SURENAME
COUNTRY/CITY WORK IN THE GROUPS
1. Janna Aloyan
Yerevan Junior group - school assignments,
homework
2. Meri Karapetyan Yerevan Middle group - school assignments,
homework
3. Mariam Aghaganyan
Yerevan Junior group - school assignments,
homework
4. Vardan Janoyan Yerevan
Senior group - school assignments,
homework, dance
5. Garik Galstyan Yerevan Senior group- math, English
6. Lusine Araqelyan
Yerevan Middle group- school assignments,
homework, English
7. Rozi Tunyan
USA Senior group - school assignments,
homework
8. Kasya Sargsyan Jordan Handicraft groups
9. Iren Oqminyan Yerevan Middle group - math
10. Arevik Sharanyan
Yerevan Pottery
11. Hripsime Aghajanyan
Yerevan Psychological work, school
assignments, homework(individual)
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12. Monika Saftalyan Yerevan Pottery
13. Armine Qartashyan Yerevan School assignments and homework
14. Anna Vardanyan Yerevan School assignments and homework
15. Lilit Janoyan Yerevan School assignments and homework
16. Saro Yesayan Australia English
17. Ruzanna Badoyan Yerevan Senior group - English
18. Izabel Sardaryan Yerevan Painting, English
19. Mariam Davtyan Yerevan Psychology
20. Hripsime Miqayelyan Yerevan Psychology
21. Sona Qocharyan Yerevan School assignments and homework
22. Angin Abroyan
Yerevan School assignments, homework,
Math
23. Dianna Haroyan Yerevan Psychology
24. Marianna Asatryan
Yerevan Junior group - school assignments,
homework
25. Anjela Khachatryan Yerevan Psychology
26. Ani Martirosyan Yerevan Psychology
27. Vasilyan Hovsep Yerevan Senior group - English
28. Khalinyan Elen Yerevan Psychology
29. Inesa Alikhanyan
Yerevan School assignments, homework,
Chemistry, Biology
30. Inna Aramyan Yerevan Chemistry, Biology
31. Siranush Vardanyan Yerevan Individual lessons
32. Ruzanna Avdalyan
Yerevan Chemistry, Biology, school
assignments, homework
33. Roza Nersisyan Yerevan Junior group - school assignments,
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homework
34. Kalipse Sedrakyan Yerevan IT, Math
35. Hasmik Baghdasaryan
Yerevan Junior group - school assignments,
homework
36. Anna Torosyan
Yerevan Junior group - school assignments,
homework
37. Nelli Johrabyan
Yerevan English, school assignments,
homework
38. Svetlana Avagyan Yerevan Chemistry
39. Lena Saroyan Yerevan Piano
40. Linda Haddad Lebanon English
41. Haig Mekhsian USA Middle group - Sport
42. Robert Abrahamian USA Middle group - Sport
43. Erika Saringulian USA Middle group - English
44. Emily Danielian USA Senior group - English
45. Natalic Momjian USA Senior group - English
46. Sophie Danielian USA Senior group - English
47. Alex andraYaralian USA Junior group - English, խաղեր
48. Lilia Yaralian USA Junior group., English, խաղեր
49. Anahit Ardjian USA Junior group., English, խաղեր
50. Colleen Kureghian USA Junior group - English
51. Begi Maneh USA Junior group - English
52. Aram Araqelyan Yerevan Leadership
During this semester the employees of Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Armenia,
AUA students, students of the Armenian Educational Foundation, students of Manoogian-Demirchian
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School in California, as well as students of the AGBU program actively participated and volunteered
in events and educational programs held at Orran Yerevan.
3.Cultural Education
3.1. Events
During this six-month period, Orran hosted a number of events and attending guests. Orran
children were also invited to participate in cultural events outside of Orran.
In the photos below is the description of the events.
In January, together with our volunteers Levon Harutyunyan and Samvel Grigoryan, the
children had a lesson called '' Ecology and its Problems". They also visited the State Museum of Nature,
where numerous unique samples of Armenia’s complex and diverse nature were displayed.
On January 3, Orran's children visited Yerevan's Primary School NO. 33 after M. Nalbandyan where the lessons on "Skills of Life", " Road Safety and Security Issues" for their peers were conducted.
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On January 21, Ruzan Nikoyan, the teacher of Orran's Computer and Mathematics classes held
a contest at Orran assessing the level of computer skills and knowledge of the beneficiaries.
On January 24, Orran's volunteer, Kassia Sargsyan, made a presentation called "Skills of Life", and spoke about the celebration of holidays in Germany and Armenia.
On January 27, the 25th anniversary of the Armenian Army was celebrated at Orran. The event was attended by Orran's children and the elderly beneficiaries. Everyone listened to the patriotic songs and poems and the children danced kochari https://www.facebook.com/Orran-120120114671574/?fref=ts
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On February 2, our dear friend Tigran Tsaturyan, visited Orran bringing blessings in the form of crosses from Jerusalem for Orran's children and staff.
On February 9, students of State Song Theater of Armenia led by Sergey Grigoryan visited Orran. They distributed sweets, stationery and clothing to Orran's children.
On February 10, the Boom-Boom clowns came to visit Orran and everyone was in high spirits. The visit was initiated by Orran's former student Marine Galstyan who has been working with Boom-Boom for a year. Marine expressed her gratitude to Orran and her willingness to help children here.
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On February 14, Orran celebrated Tyarndarach
On February 16, the RA Minister of Education and Science of, Mr. Levon Mkrtchyan, visited Orran. He toured Orran, had a friendly conversation with children in the handicraft groups and in classrooms and promised to visit Orran again.
Like every year, this year as well, Orran's children wrote letters to soldiers serving in various military units in Artsakh .
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On March 3, a multiple Champion of Armenia and international championships, the Champion of the CIS, World Champion, World Champion and World Cup winner, Glory 10, WCK World Champion, World Champion WLF (WuLinFeng), Muay Thai's professional fighter Melsik Baghdasaryan visited Orran. The children welcomed the champion with great enthusiasm and sang for him. Melsik told the children about the difficulties he faced on the way to his victories in sports and in life.
On March 17, students of Orran's media group met Nara Mkrtchyan, the radio show hostess of
a very popular TV show called Image. She kindly answered all the children's questions and promised that they would discuss a new topic during the next meeting.
On March 20, the premiere of "Don't Leave Me", in which Orran's student Manouk Saghatelyan was participating, took place. Orran's staff was present at the performance and shared their impressions with great pride. This year, along with the Small Theater's Group, Manouk had dance performances in several countries such as England, Kazakhstan, and Georgia. Manouk enjoyed the love and adoration of many spectators.
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On March 23, a workshop organized for Orran parents took place. They discussed the role of parents in children's education, upbringing, hygiene, healthy lifestyle, social and psychological issues. Orran's Founding Director Armine Hovannisian welcomed the parents and talked about the issues related to their children. Before moving on to the seminar's agenda, Orran's theater group presented a performance of H. Tumanyan’s tale called "The Dog and The Cat".
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On March 24, the Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company of Armenia and Orran signed a memorandum to extend their long-term partnership. According to the new agreement, the employees of Coca-Cola will volunteer to support Orran's children. They will also participate in cultural and extracurricular initiatives of the charitable organization.
On April 13, the RA Ministry of Education and the National Aesthetics Center held an art contest. Orran's winners were awarded with diplomas and encouraging prizes. The works of Orran children were awarded with the best prize by the Ministry of Education and Science.
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On April 15, Orran celebrated Easter. It has become a tradition for Orran's children together with the staff, to set a table with their beautiful handmade cake symbolizing the feast. Orran's students sang Armenian folk songs and danced.
On April 18, Orran’s football fans were present at the Armenian Cup 2016-2017 match. The initiator of the event was Satine Manukyan.
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On April 21, Orran's children organized a beautiful event to celebrate the spring holidays. There were many moving moments during the performance as the children danced with their mothers.
http://asekose.am/hy_AM/news/11/246722-garounn-orran-oum.htmI
On April 24, like every year, the staff and children together marched to
Tsitsernakaberd to commemorate the genocide and honor the victims.
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On May 5, the employees of Ingo Armenia visited Orran bringing clothes and distributing them with love to Orran's beneficiaries.
https://www.facebook.com/ingoinsurance/photos/pcb.1428428727218737/1428428680552075/?ty
pe=3&theater
On May 6, several employees of HSBC Bank visited Orran as volunteers to organize and conduct
interactive learning games with the IT and Math students of Orran. Both Yerevan and Vanadzor
centers took part. The meeting was aimed at strengthening the children's knowledge in
mathematics.
On May 11, the benefactors of our English group, Polina Kurdyavko together with her husband
Alessandro, came from England and visited Orran. They gifted a year of sponsorship to Orran’s
English group. The sponsors visited Orran's handicraft groups and classes and got acquainted with
the children. The English group's students surprised them with a short performance. We thank
Polina and her husband Alessandro for their support in upgrading the children’s English language
skills.
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On May 15, the American University of Armenia hosted representatives of different organizations to share with AUA students volunteering opportunities with their respective organizations. The event was aimed to present the work of numerous organizations and attract new volunteers. Orran representatives took part in the event.
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On May 15, ATV channel's " Semi-opened windows" presented Arthur Sukiasyan's life, family, and the difficulties they faced. Arthur was one of Orran's first beneficiaries.
https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=3 YE4TKDCMbE&feature=share
On May 20, students of Orran’s pottery group, accompanied by their teachers, visited Ernest
Voskanyan's studio and participated in the preparation of Fatato pottery houses followed by
delicious sweets.
On May 27, Orran, for the second time, organized a mini-football charity tournament on
the occasion of the International Children's Rights Day, aimed at securing funding for summer
camp for approximately 210 Orran children both from Yerevan and Vanadzor. Various
organizations including Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company of Armenia, FMD K & L Europe,
HSBC Bank Armenia, ROSGOSSTRAKH-ARMENIA, Armenian media team, ZEPPELIN
ARMENIA (LLC), and “GNC-ALFA -Rostelecom Armenia participated in the event and rallied
around one central idea of helping children in need. The field was generously provided to Orran
by the Hovnanian family. The Electric Network of Armenia donated money to organize the
event.
Tashir Pizza also contributed to this charitable event by delivering delicious pizzas. Coca-Cola
Hellenic Bottning Company Armenia provided non-carbonated beverages. The competition was
quite tough but enjoyable.
Gor Harutyunyan conducted the ceremony of distributing the following awards:
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First place – The Armenian journalists' team
Second place - Rosgosstrakh-Armenia
Third place - Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Armenia
The awards were handed out by football legend Khoren Hovhannisyan, CEO of Hovnanian
International Nina Hovnanian, the founders of Orran Benevolent NGO Armine and Raffi
Hovannisian, and President of Electric Network of Armenia Artem Muradyan.
http://asekose.am/news/8/248670-foutboli-baregorcakan-arajnoutyoun-kariqavor-erexaneri- amarayin-hangiste-kazmakerpelou-hamar.html https://www.youtube. com/watch ?v=03IkF2wsE6A&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube. com/watch ?v=yifhwnx7Knw&feature=youtu.be
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On May 22, the younger students of QSI Iinternational School of Yerevan visited Orran. The
QSI students together with Orran’s young students, cleaned the garden, sang together, danced
and ate delicious ice cream.
On May 26, the members of Helios Medical Center visited Orran. They held an
interesting training session called "Hygienic Hand and Foot Care". At the end of the event, all the
children received gifts and sweets.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the employees of Helios Medical Center for making Orran's
children happy, for the knowledge they shared with the children, and for all the gifts that were
given to the children under the guidance of Chief Physician Helen Azaryan.
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On May 27, Stefani Boorujian, the broadcaster for Ksee24 News, visited Orran. Within the framework of the program, she and her colleague toured and prepared a story about Orran. Orran students welcomed the guests with patriotic performances and presented their work in groups. The story was aired on Frenso news.
http://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/the-valleys-armenia-orran-haven-for-kids/763291673
On June 1, the American band “System of a Down” began their European tour. Serj Tankian wrote on his Facebook page that the group intended to present the money that they collect from selling VIP tickets to Orran programs. We thank Serj and the team for their generous initiative.
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http://siteofadown.com/news/system-of-a-down-doara-parte-da-renda-dos-ingressos-para-ajudar-
criancas-e-idosos/ http://asekose.am/news/6/249233-serj-tankyann-evropakan-hamergayin-srjagayoutyan-
hasouyti- zgaIi-mase-ktramadri-orranin.htmI
For the 17th year, Orran celebrated Children's Day on June 1 with great enthusiasm. Notable people such as actors, singers, journalists and Orran friends gathered in Orran's courtyard where "Marriott Armenia" hotel headed by chef Nicholas Pukhtua organized a celebration for the children and the guests preparing delicious hamburgers for them. The Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Armenia donated refreshing drinks and the Tamara company provided delicious ice cream. This year for the first time the Bari Samaratsi company joined Orran, and prepared delicious sausages and gift-bags for the children. The children greeted them with great joy. Christoph Spech retured the piggy bank that the kids had made for him, filled with money which was collected as penalty from Coca Cola staff. The children had an unforgettable day with their beloved champion Nazik Avdalyan. The event ended with a beautiful flashmob organized by the children.
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The links below contain articles on events that took place http://www.aravot.am/2017/06/01/889400/ http://www.a1pIus.am/1547322.htmI http://asekose.am/news/11/249328-inc-er-katarvoum-hounisi-1-in-orranoum.htmI
https://yerevanresto.am/events/Erekhaneri-pashtpanutyan-mijazgayin-ory-Orran-HKum
Arevner Song Ensemble gave Orran's children and their parents concert tickets. Orran's students were delighted to attend the concert on June 5th. Heartfelt thanks to Arevner Song Ensemble for making Orran's children smile.
On June 8, at the initiative of the Education Department and the Volunteers of Teach for
Armenia Program Aram Arakelyan, the students of the Leadership group attended Tumo Park.
The topic discussed was about motivation. Young leaders shared their views and knowledge on
the subject and spent an inspirational day together.
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On June 9, the students of Orran's media group visited the editorial office of asekose.am . They toured the shooting pavilions, took part in the preparation of the program, learned the nuances and secrets of the work, discussed with the professional TV hosts Ani Harutyunyan and Lilit Hakobyan the importance of broadcasting work and accurate accent on voice. Thanks to asekose.am staff and Aram Harutyunyan for the warm welcome and for sharing their professional knowledge with Orran's children.
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On June 10, the students of Orran's junior group performed "Wash till it Pierces" tale which
was staged by the junior group volunteers and the 3rd year students of the Ergotherapist
Department of ASPU.
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On June 10 , broadcaster Erna Elizbaryan visited Oran and conducted a master class with the
students of the media group on broadcast communication policy, issues of ethics and rules of speech. In
order to make speech more interesting, each of the children appeared in the role of a TV broadcaster.
We express our gratitude to Orran's beloved friend Erna Elizbaryan for sharing her knowledge with us.
On June 14, Mekhsian Haig, Abrahamian Robert, Saringulian Erika, Anielian Emily, Momjian
Natalie, Danielian Sophie, Yaralian Alexandra,Yaralian Lilia, and Ardjian Anahit, the students of
Manoogian-Demirdjian School in California, visited Orran accompanied by their teacher Anna
Yaralian.
Before coming to Armenia, the school’s "Helping People Through the Arts" club and the Students
Council organized a "Shoe Drive" charity fundraising. Alexandra and Lilia Yaralian, co-presidents
of "Helping People Through the Arts," volunteered at Orran last year and were inspired to begin
this fundraising activity based on their volunteering experience. The students donated 150 pairs
of shoes to Orran beneficiaries. Getting acquainted with the social conditions of the children, the
students decided to buy a washing machine for one of the children whose mother had problems
with locomotor apparatus and was in a disability wheelchair. Volunteers Hayk and Robert helped
to get the washing machine to Marushik's rented apartment.
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More friends joined Alexandra and Lilia to volunteer at Orran for three weeks and bring support
to its beneficiaries.
The farewell ceremony was both emotional and unforgettable as each group presented a musical
performance supported by the volunteering student.
On the same day, Orran's children sang a song to Anna and greeted her with love as they all
celebrated Anna Yaralian 's birthday together.
We thank Manoogian-Demirdjian School’s Pedagogical Staff and the Parent Council, the
Headmistress of the school, Mrs. Arpi Avanessian, for the care and warm feelings shown to
Orran's children.
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On June 14, Orran children accompanied by their teachers, attended a concert by the children's beloved singer Taline from America. We thank Taline for inviting Orran's children to her concert in Armenia.
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On June 15, Orran welcomed its close friends and benefactors Vakian, Gumds, Pilavjian, Baran, Peled, Atmaca, Cherkezian, Anan, Sezgin, Ozuncackiel, Shemnassian, Mahserdjian, Vanerian, Shakelian, Aginian, Shorvoghlian, and Barseghian who have been friends of Orran for many years. The guests and children together ate a delicious meal in Orran's yard as the children welcomed the guests with their performances. They congratulated Alvard Barseghian, Sayat Ozuncackiel, Hasmik Baran, Ani and Saqo on their anniversaries. The young and talented Maral Ozuncackiel surprised everyone with her performance. The day was also symbolic because Orran's computer classroom was reopened with the help of Maor Pled. The children will now work with brand new computers. Sincere thanks to Maor for giving us such an opportunity.
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On June 22, the Megeryans together with their friends and relatives visited Orran. They visited
our handicraft workshops and classrooms. They watched the performances of our children and
elderly people with great pleasure.
On June 24, Orran's Theater group students performed H. Tumanyan's "Brave Nazar" tale. The director
was Janna Tamizyan.
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On June 26th, the American Corner in Yerevan hosted six Armenian non-profit
organizations, including Orran. During the presentations the NGO leaders shared their
experience of providing support to the most vulnerable layers of society. The Founder and
Chairman of Orran Benevolent NGO, Armine Hovannisian, was one of the speakers. The event
was aimed to raise awareness and discuss the possible ways to contribute to the development of
our society.
https://www.youtube. com/watch ?v=cfojgvUiFBs
On June 27, students from the Armenian School in Fresno together with their parents visited
Orran.They visited Orran’s handicraft workshop and together with the children sang songs and
recited poems about their homeland.
On June 28, the students of Orran's theatre group performed a fairy tale on the motifs of Hovhannes Tumanyan's "Brave Nazar" tale at "Gitun plus kids" Children's Development Center. The Center's staff was impressed with the performance. We express our gratitude to the Development Center for hosting Orran's children for the second time.
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On June 29, 16 selected Orran students accompanied by teachers visited Coca-Cola Happiness Factory of Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Armenia. The visit was very interesting and
informative for the children. They learned how their favorite drinks were made, saw how the
conveyer system worked, followed up the storing process of the final products, etc. We thank
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Armenia, the employees of the Company and Orran's
beloved volunteers Anahit Tunyan and Ruzanna Baldryan for the unforgettable day.
On June 30th an art exhibition entitled "Orran's Colors" was held at Jean Paul's Exotic Café.
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Art work by Orran students from the painting group was displayed for visitors. The children also enjoyed the hospitality of the Café. We thank Aram Harutyunyan, proprietor of Jean Paul for an engaging initiative.
4. Social services.
During this reporting period, social worker Marina Ghazaryan reviewed the cases of
beneficiaries including both the number of elderly and children attending Orran. She
conducted social work with 90 families. She also visited the homes of 29 Orran children to
reassess their living conditions.
The table below presents the quantitative indicators of social work being carried
out during this reporting period.
January February March April May June
Number of Children 97 99 102 108 110 112
Number of Elderly 52 52 54 54 57 52
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Work with families 14 12 18 18 22 25
Visits to families and
other relevant
institutions
3 17 12 14
12 14
Cooperation with other
institutions-
governmental and non-
governmental
17 15 13 12 8 14
Work with out-center
beneficiaries 11 9 18 19 17 16
Phone calls 95 130 160 125 150 140
5. Medical and Psychological Services
5.1 Medical
Orran's medical nurse Satine
Manukyan
• Conducted preventive medical checkups.
• Carried out personal explanatory work with the children in private regarding hygiene
issues.
• Supervised the children in need of hair hygiene requirements
• Monitored TB tests
• Monitored the sanitary conditions in the kitchen.
• Compiled the food menu
Details are presented in the tablet below.
Janu
ary
Febru
ary March April May June
Monitoring the cleanliness of kitchen and
building 15 25 24 22 20 26
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Reviewing list of beneficiaries 15 25 24 22 20 26
Monitoring sample food kept (?) 15 25 24 22 20 26
Preparing menu 1 1 1 1 1 1
Taking children to tuberculosis center 2 4 3 4 5 2
Home visit with social worker and teacher 0 1 2 3 2 1
Cleaning 1 1 1 1 1 1
Additions and updates to individual packages
of beneficiary pupils 25 32 35 30
Preparation of individual packages of new
beneficiaries 2 4 3 4 5 2
Sanitary and hygienic testing of children
(lice, nails, oral cavity and so on) 62 75 80 77 82 85
First Aid (measuring blood pressure) 25 30 29 23 26 29
Visiting other medical service providers 1 1 1 2 3 3
Meeting with parents (regarding children's
health, sanitary and hygienic condition) 10 15 13 15 16 12
Within the frame of the Armenian Eye Care project, one of our elderly beneficiaries,
Sargis Semerjyan, received an eye operation. The surgical operation took place in Hrazdan city
with Satine Manukyan accompanying the patient. The post-operative visits were also made by
the beneficiary. The Armenian Eye Care project and their caring physicians did their best to
restore Sargis Semerjyan's eye sight. We thank the Armenian Eye Care project for caring about
the health of the Orran beneficiaries. During this reporting period, several visits to "Sourb
Astvacamayr", "Sourb Grigor Lusavorich", Armenia Medical Center and Antituberculousis centers
were made to learn about the beneficiaries' health conditions. The visits also helped to meet our
beneficiaries' parents at different Medical Centers and have additional communication and
cooperation opportunities with them.
Orran – Yerevan
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5.2 Psychological
During this semester Nana Avagyan, Orran's psychologist conducted individual and group work
with the children of middle and senior groups, made preliminary psychological assessments of
new beneficiaries included in the program as well as revised and updated the corresponding
information in the beneficiaries' records.
The table below presents the number of children enrolled in the work/meetings/services:
January February March April March June
Individual Work 20 28 39 40 39 31
Work in Groups - - 1 1 1 2
Additions and updates to
the psychological section
of the beneficiary's
personal package
- 5 8
10
7
12
Primary psychological
assessment of new
beneficiaries
2 - 3
9 4 12
Beneficiary's current
psychological assessment 5 11 4
6 10 12
Work with family - 5 20 2 4 2
Visits, meetings with other
organizations (Seminar,
round table discussion on
materials)
- - 1
- - -
Family, School Visits - - - 1 - -