Strengthened Families and Communities for Child Development in Tavush

Strengthened Families and Communities for Child Development in Tavush

Since 2015, SOS Children’s Villages Armenian Charity Foundation with the support of SOS Children’s Villages Austria and Austrian Development Agency works towards economic and psycho-social development of vulnerable families with minors in Tavush region.

The project “Strengthened Families and Communities for Child Development in Tavush” started in August, 2021 and aims to socially and economically strengthen 300 vulnerable families to ensure better protection of their children.

As result of the project:

-       500 caregivers and 650 children will improve their psychosocial well-being;

-       130 beneficiaries will develop employability and entrepreneurship skills;

-       500 children will improve access to physical, cognitive, emotional and social developmental activities;

-       Local service providers and the target group will be capacitated and will have increased awareness regarding gender equality, gender stereotypes and gender-based violence.

The project is implemented in Berd, Noyemberyan and Koghb enlarged communities (Tavush region) and is targeting 1330 women, men, girls and boys. The project duration is 36 months (01/08/2021-31/07/2024).