Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS), following its humanitarian mission, aims at supporting the most vulnerable, to meet their humanitarian needs and alleviate suffering.
In Ararat Region we support:
Disaster Management
Nagorno Karabakh conflict escalation response
1791 persons received 68000 AMD. Total 121,788,000 AMD.
Social Support and Health Care
"Food Support and Capacity Building of ARCS Branches in the Regions of Armenia''
The Armenian Red Cross Society, with the support of the Swiss Red Cross, implements ''Food Support and Capacity Building of ARCS Branches in the Regions of Armenia'' program in Aragatsotn, Ararat, Tavush, Kotayq regions, with the aim of providing 80 lonely elderly with high calorie nutrition.
Food for lonely elderly people
In 2017 Within the framework of the program, Soup Kitchen has been opened in Masis, Ararat region, for the most vulnerable elderly.
For 80 people hot meal is served in Masis city soup kitchen three times a week.
Prevention of diabetes and diabetes care among elderly
Prevent diabetes and the complications of diabetes among the elderly with diabetes or pre-diabetes.
Improved self-management and diabetes care skills for people with diabetes.
Raising public awareness (awareness campaigns).
Stigma and discrimination reduction and psycho-social support
98 tuberculosis patients
Covid-19 response
Lonely elderly, vulnerable families, isolated population, persons with disabilities, Syrian-Armenians, orphanage graduates, beneficiaries of nursing homes, mine victims
2812 packages of food and hygiene items.
Dissemination of Humanitarian principles
500 pupils and teachers yearly
The goal is the dissemination of Humanitarian principles among the population, especially Youth, involve new resources and volunteers, and enlarge the network of the partners.
